Everything you need to know about playing Rimboe Road, tournaments, prizes and payouts.
Yes. You can play solo games and play with friends completely free. There are no hidden costs and no pay-to-win mechanics.
No. You never pay to win. You can earn money by winning tournaments.
Rimboe Road is supported by advertising. The revenue generated is used to pay out tournament prizes.
No. Rimboe Road is a skill-based strategy board game. Your decisions determine the outcome, not random luck.
Every player has a rating. It indicates your strength. A higher number means you are a stronger player.
Click on your name at the top of the screen to open your profile. In the profile your rating is shown.
Winning matches in tournaments will increase your ratings. If you win from someone with a high rating, your rating will go up more. A new player starts with a rating of 975. During your first 10 rated matches your rating changes faster, so you quickly reach the level that fits you.
If you are a top player, then your name will show up in the top-10 leaderboard on the front page! And, there will be tournaments with bigger prizes, ONLY for players with high ratings.
Yes. You can play single-player or play directly with a friend without joining any tournament.
Friends Tournaments are private tournaments you create for your own group. They can include prizes, allow you to earn money by inviting friends through referrals, and offer a first-player bonus for new players.
Open Tournaments are public tournaments where you compete against other players. Prize pool and payout split are always shown upfront.
Each tournament has a minimum and maximum number of players. If the minimum number is not reached when the tournament starts, the tournament will be cancelled.
Some players receive a BYE, which means they automatically advance to the next round.
Then the match ends and you will not be able to earn money.
That depends on the tournament. For example, a match may last 5 minutes. Time is tracked using a chess clock: your time counts down only while you are thinking about your next move.
You win if your opponent can no longer make a move, or if your opponent’s clock runs out.
Before you join a tournament, the prize pool and payout distribution are clearly displayed. You always know what you are competing for.
Yes, they have. Prize details are always shown before you join.
No. Rimboe Road does not hide costs.
Tournament winnings are added to your Rimboe Road wallet. From your wallet, you can request a payout to mobile money.
Payouts go to MTN Mobile Money or Airtel Money (Uganda). Add your MTN or Airtel number in your profile, under My account → Edit my details.
Payouts are usually processed instantly.
Rimboe Road uses clear rules, consistent scoring, and automated checks to protect fair competition.
In rare cases, payouts may be temporarily paused while a game or tournament result is reviewed. This helps protect honest players.