Meet Robbie
Robbie is a relentlessly literal robot. Robbie follows instructions with zero assumptions, zero inference, and zero common sense.
The Rules
- 1 Robbie needs to make a PBJ sandwich from scratch. The kitchen is empty — nothing is out.
- 2 Each round, you will see a set of possible steps. Select all the ones you think Robbie needs.
- 3 If you don't select a step, Robbie won't do it. If a step is vague, Robbie will interpret it... creatively.
- 4 There are 6 rounds. It takes about 3 minutes. Be as thorough (or reckless) as you like.
Robbie is standing in the kitchen. Robbie sees a counter. A pantry. A fridge.
Robbie has no instructions. Robbie waits.
Robbie is standing in the kitchen. Robbie sees a counter. A pantry. A fridge. Robbie has no instructions. Robbie waits.
Gathering Supplies
Robbie is standing in an empty kitchen. There's a counter, a pantry, and a fridge. Nothing is out yet. What do you tell Robbie to do?
Select all the steps you think Robbie needs. Tap to toggle.
Robbie has gathered supplies. Well, the ones you mentioned. Robbie is ready for the next step. Probably.
Opening Things Up
Items are on the counter (well, the ones you remembered). Time to open the containers. What do you tell Robbie?
Select all the steps you think Robbie needs. Tap to toggle.
Things are open. Mostly. The containers put up varying degrees of resistance.
The First Slice
Everything is open (or Robbie tried heroically to open things). Time to apply peanut butter. What do you tell Robbie?
Select all the steps you think Robbie needs. Tap to toggle.
One slice is covered in peanut butter. The coverage quality depends entirely on your instructions. Robbie doesn't judge.
The Jelly Side
Peanut butter is on one slice. Time for jelly on the other. What do you tell Robbie?
Select all the steps you think Robbie needs. Tap to toggle.
Two slices prepared. One with PB, one with J. Robbie is beginning to understand the concept. Maybe.
Assembly
Both slices are prepared. Time to combine them into an actual sandwich. What do you tell Robbie?
Select all the steps you think Robbie needs. Tap to toggle.
There is... technically... a sandwich. The definition of 'sandwich' is being used loosely here. Robbie awaits further instructions.
Clean Up & Serve
The sandwich exists! But is the job really done? What else do you tell Robbie?
Select all the steps you think Robbie needs. Tap to toggle.
Robbie dares your friends to try this.
Share your results and see if anyone can do better. (Robbie doubts it.)
Full Round-by-Round Breakdown
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