- BGG rating
- 8.0
Computer Junkyard: 6-Player Expansion Pack
- 2–6 players
- 60–90 min
- 2026
- BGG rank
- BGG #18,085
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Computer Junkyard
2026
Rules assistance for Computer Junkyard
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.9/5
Rules assistant for Computer Junkyard
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Computer Junkyard is a board game released in 2026 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Allan Pincus and Jared Pincus and its main mechanics are Take That, Trading, and Tile Placement.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Computer Junkyard: Golden Bugs Expansion Pack
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 2026
- BGG rating
- 9.0
Computer Junkyard: Junior Expansion Pack
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 2026
- BGG rating
- 8.4
Computer Junkyard: Kickstarter Expanion Pack
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 2026
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Computer Junkyard: Lightning Strike Expansion Pack
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 2026
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Computer Junkyard: Peripheral Hardware Expansion Pack
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 2026
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About the game
You found a box of old computer games at a yard sale and can’t wait to play them with your friends. To your dismay, modern computers won’t run them. Instead, you each race to build your own vintage computer out of spare parts. Welcome to the Computer Junkyard, the perfect place to find all the components you will need! Scavenge for parts, sabotage your opponents, trade with your friends, and do it all with the cash in your pockets. Be the first to complete a computer good enough to run your game! In Computer Junkyard, players assemble hardware tiles to construct a vintage computer. The first player to have a complete, bug-free computer, which meets the specifications necessary to run their unique computer game, is the winner. The primary mechanic of Computer Junkyard is the physical assembly of hardware tiles. Each player attaches their hardware together like puzzle pieces, connecting them up to a central motherboard tile to fit within a 9x9 chassis grid. Players collect hardware by purchasing tiles randomly drawn from the central Junkyard, or by freely making trades with other players. Players begin with a limited amount of money, which they must manage as hardware tiles increase in price as their supplies decrease. During their turn, players may purchase hardware, attempt to steal hardware from their opponents, or sabotage an opponent by attaching a computer bug tile to their computer. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Computer Junkyard 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 Computer Junkyard is 60–90 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 Computer Junkyard for ages 14 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.
Computer Junkyard has a complexity rating of 2.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Computer Junkyard belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Take That, Trading, and Tile Placement. 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 Computer Junkyard are: Allan Pincus and Jared Pincus. 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 Computer Junkyard 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.