
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,009
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Quiz Club
- 3–8 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for Cash Cab
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Cash Cab is a board game released in 2008 for 2–4 players and 30–45 minutes per game. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game and Betting and Bluffing.
Cash Cab is a loose adaptation of a television quiz game. The players choose a destination on the gameboard which represents Manhattan. As the players' "cab" moves towards the destination, the players answer trivia questions to win money. A "Red Light Challenge" can add to the players' winnings if they can name enough items that fit the given category in thirty seconds. The players win if they can get enough right answers by the time their "cab" reaches its destination. Three wrong answers before the destination is reached and the players lose.
Cash Cab supports 2–4 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 Cash Cab is 30–45 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.
Cash Cab 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.
Cash Cab belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme and Trivia. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game and Betting and Bluffing. 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 catalogue lists Cash Cab 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.