
- BGG rank
- BGG #462
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Luthier
- 1–4 players
- 90–150 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2025

1970
Rules assistance for Chartbuster
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Chartbuster is a board game released in 1970 for 2–6 players and 120 minutes per game.
Chartbuster introduces the players into the exciting and glamorous world of pop. Records are promoted by performances at London theaters and clubs and perhaps on television until they are eventually launched onto the hit parade and top 20. The first player to sell one million records is the winner.
Chartbuster supports 2–6 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 Chartbuster is 120 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.
Chartbuster has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Chartbuster belongs to these categories: Music. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Chartbuster and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Chartbuster 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.