Mistake 1-2: no stopper plan and target tunnel vision
If you do not assign a stopper before moving, extra correction moves are almost guaranteed.
Moving only the target robot causes path starvation. Use all four robots as path components.
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2026-03-08 • 5 min read
Five Mistakes That Add Two Extra Moves
Most inefficient rounds are not bad luck. They come from repeatable decision errors you can detect quickly.
Mistake 3-4: over-setup and late reset
A setup that takes too many moves for small gain should be cut early.
If first three moves feel wrong, reset immediately. Late resets consume more than they save.
Mistake 5: ignoring reusable patterns
Players who never review repeat the same inefficiency. Save one reusable pattern after each round.
Round Checklist
- Did I assign stopper before move one?
- Did all four robots contribute?
- Should I reset earlier on this route?