Automobiles
A racing game where you build your car and crew from cubes, then cross the finish line first.
Who it's for
You like deck-builders and racing themes and want a fast, tidy engine race. Best with three or four players.
Not for you if…
You want a simulation of racing or lots of deep strategy. It is a light, abstract race with a driving theme.
Vibe's take
Quick and engine-y. The tension comes from deciding when to stop tinkering and start flooring it. Each draw from the bag feels like a roll of the engine.
About this game
Automobiles is a racing game where the deck-building has been swapped for cube-building. Instead of cards, you hold a collection of cubes in your bag, and each cube can drive your car, boost your speed, improve your handling or train your pit crew. Everyone starts with the same small set, then picks new cubes from the shared supply as you play, customising your car and crew as you go. The goal is simple: cross the finish line first. Timing matters, because stalling to build up can leave you behind, while racing too early leaves you under-equipped. It is a snappy engine-builder with a racing theme, tidy and quick, and it works well with three or four.
Get it
Categories
By the numbers
Players
Duration
45 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
2.2 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
6.5/10
Rank #1,347
3.6k ratings
Published
2016
Language
Moderate text
Designed by
David Short
Published by
Alderac Entertainment Group
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