10 free The House Robots on Robot Wars trivia questions with answers — trivia quiz, new questions added Aug 2026.
Matilda, Shunt, Dead Metal, and Sergeant Bash didn't just flip competitors—they defined a generation of British TV. Can you name every House Robot and remember what made them lethal? Test your Robot Wars credentials with 10 questions that separate the true fans from the casual viewers.
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Q 01Which of these was NOT one of the original four House Robots introduced in the first series?
Sir Killalot
Shunt, Matilda, Dead Metal, and Sergeant Bash were the four original House Robots. Sir Killalot made his debut in the second series, quickly becoming one of the most iconic.
Q 02What is a primary weapon of the House Robot Sir Killalot?
Hydraulic crushing jaws
Sir Killalot is famously equipped with powerful hydraulic crushing jaws and a rotating drill lance, designed to tear apart competitor robots.
Q 03Which weapon replaced Matilda's original chainsaw tail in later series?
Vertical spinning disc
While Matilda originally featured a chainsaw, it was later replaced by a more powerful vertical flywheel, significantly increasing her damage potential.
Q 04Which House Robot is well-known for its turret-mounted flamethrower?
Sergeant Bash
Sergeant Bash's iconic weapon is his top-mounted flamethrower, which he used to great effect against flammable competitor robots.
Q 05What weapon was reportedly added to Shunt as an afterthought during its initial production?
Overhead axe
Shunt's signature overhead axe was not in the original design sketches and was added just days before filming began, at the suggestion of Chris Reynolds.
Q 06Which House Robot, introduced in Series 6, features a large swinging hammer as a primary weapon?
Mr. Psycho
Mr. Psycho made his debut in Series 6, featuring a powerful swinging hammer and a hydraulic claw, making him a formidable opponent.
Q 07Which House Robot was designed to resemble a mechanical dog?
Growler
Growler, introduced in Series 6 alongside Mr. Psycho, was designed with the appearance of a mechanical dog and was known for its crushing jaws.
Q 08Which House Robot made its first appearance in Series 2 of the original UK run?
Sir Killalot
Sir Killalot was the first new House Robot to be introduced after the original four, making his debut in Series 2.
Q 09Which House Robot became the heaviest in the original series, surpassing Sir Killalot?
Mr. Psycho
Mr. Psycho, introduced in Series 6, took the title of largest and heaviest House Robot from Sir Killalot in the original series, weighing 750kg.
Q 10Which of these House Robots did NOT return for the BBC Two reboot series that began in 2016?
Sergeant Bash
For the 2016 reboot, new versions of Sir Killalot, Matilda, Shunt, and Dead Metal were built. Sergeant Bash, Growler, Mr. Psycho, and Cassius Chrome did not return.