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Traffic Jam

Traffic Jam

Brain Picnic · 2019
3–810–20 min8+ yrs1.4/5 complexity6.5 BGG#14.573 BGG245KidsParty
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How do you play Traffic Jam?

The weekend is coming and it seems that all the citizens of Zoo Town have had the same idea: to make a weekend escapade! There is only one thing that could ruin this perfect weekend: THE DREADED TRAFFIC JAM.

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official art · Brain Picnic

The weekend is coming and it seems that all the citizens of Zoo Town have had the same idea: to make a weekend escapade! There is only one thing that could ruin this perfect weekend: THE DREADED TRAFFIC JAM.

You will have to decide when to travel (morning, noon or night) and the vehicle that you want to use. Most vehicles won’t score any points if they get stuck in a traffic jam, so their goal is to get points by reaching their destination in fluid traffic, but other vehicles score when there is a traffic jam, like the ice cream truck, that loves them because it’s the best time to make business. Larger vehicles provide more happiness points, since they are more comfortable, but the larger the vehicle, the higher the chance of being stuck on the road.

Players decide simultaneously and from their hand of cards the vehicle they will travel with and use the rest of their cards to trump the other players’ trips. Each game round represents a full weekend, including the outbound trip and the return trip. The player with the most points after the third weekend is the winner.

Enjoy your trip!... if you can.

—description from the publisher

game anatomy
Complexity1.4 / 5
BGG rating6.5 / 10
Vibe
KidsParty
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
10–20 min
Players
3–8
Recommended age
8+ yrs
BGG rank
#14.573
from Trișache · verified

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Q1How much does Traffic Jam cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Traffic Jam cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Traffic Jam?
Traffic Jam is a animals game, for 3–8 players, taking ~10–20 minutes, featuring hand management. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Traffic Jam — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Traffic Jam support?
Traffic Jam is played by 3–8 players.
Q5How long does a game of Traffic Jam take?
A game of Traffic Jam takes about 10–20 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Traffic Jam for?
Traffic Jam is recommended from age 8.
Q7How complex is Traffic Jam?
Traffic Jam has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.4 out of 5.

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