- BGG rating
- 6.6
Diesel Demolition Derby: Arenas
- 2–6 players
- 15–30 min
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,684
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Diesel Demolition Derby
2017
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- 20–30 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.8/5
Rules assistant for Diesel Demolition Derby
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Diesel Demolition Derby is a board game released in 2017 for 2–6 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Matthew Dunstan and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Description from the publisher: Behind hidden alleys and in dark basements, a new underground league of robot combat has begun. Engineers bring their latest creations to the arena, and battle with each other for money, glory, and power! In Diesel Demolition Derby the players compete in a series of quick arena matches by fielding their robotic contraptions in battle against each other. Each match is composed of several rounds where the mechanical warriors fight for the right to remain in contention for the final showdown. In each round, the players secretly choose a card and place it face-down in front of them. They then simultaneously reveal the cards, and the ability of each card is resolved. Whatever cards remain in play are then added to each player's lineup. At the end of the match, the player with the most power in their lineup is the winner. The first player to win 3 matches wins the league and becomes the champion!
Editions
- Diesel Demolition DerbyenLudiCreations2017
- Diesel Demolition DerbyenLudiCreations2017
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- LudiCreations
Questions and answers
Diesel Demolition Derby 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 Diesel Demolition Derby is 20–30 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 Diesel Demolition Derby 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.
Diesel Demolition Derby has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Diesel Demolition Derby belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Open Drafting. 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 Diesel Demolition Derby are: Matthew Dunstan. 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 Diesel Demolition Derby 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.