- BGG rank
- BGG #767
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Can't Stop
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 1980
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,039
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Can't Stop Express
1989
Rules assistance for Can't Stop Express
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Can't Stop Express
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Can't Stop Express is a board game released in 1989 for 1–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Sid Sackson and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Paper-and-Pencil, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
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About the game
This game was first published as Solitaire Dice in 1969 in Sid Sackson's book A Gamut of Games. Over the years, it's been released as a standalone game under the names Choice, Einstein, and most recently Can't Stop Express. After each throw of the five dice, the active player tries to choose the best combination of two pairs, while also making a good choice for the fifth die. By doing so, they are awarded points, and whoever has the most points at the end of the game — which usually takes 24-25 rolls — wins. The instructions includes solitaire rules.
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- Angry Lion Games
- Swan Panasia Co., Ltd.
- Fun Connection
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- Random House, Inc.
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Questions and answers
Can't Stop Express supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Can't Stop Express is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Can't Stop Express for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Can't Stop Express has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Can't Stop Express belongs to these categories: Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Paper-and-Pencil, and Solo / Solitaire Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Can't Stop Express are: Sid Sackson. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Can't Stop Express as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.