- BGG rating
- 7.3
Galaxy Trucker: Rough Roads Mini-Expansion
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #618
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Galaxy Trucker (Second Edition)
2021
Rules assistance for Galaxy Trucker (Second Edition)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20–30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Galaxy Trucker (Second Edition)
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Galaxy Trucker (Second Edition) is a board game released in 2021 for 2–4 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Vlaada Chvátil and its main mechanics are Track Movement, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Galaxy Trucker: Keep on Trucking
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Galaxy Trucker: Do What?!
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2025
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About the game
In the fast and goofy family game Galaxy Trucker, players begin by simultaneously rummaging through the common warehouse, frantically trying to grab the most useful component tiles to build their spaceship — all in real-time. Once the ships are launched, players encounter dangerous situations while vying for financial opportunities, each hoping to gain the most valuable cargo and finish with as much of their ship still intact as possible. Of course, that's easier said than done since many hazards will send pieces of your ship, your cargo, and your crew hurling into the depths of space. The goal is to survive the trek — hopefully with at least some of your crew and ship intact — and have at least one credit by the end of the game. (Profit, yay!) Players earn credits by delivering goods, defeating pirates, having the best-looking ship, and reaching their destination before the others. This version of Galaxy Trucker is a relaunch of the original 2007 release by Vlaada Chvátil that features new art, more ship tiles, tweaked card effects, and streamlined gameplay that consists of only a single flight through space. That said, should you want a longer, more challenging experience, you can play a three-flight game known as the "Transgalactic Trek".
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Questions and answers
Galaxy Trucker (Second Edition) 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 Galaxy Trucker (Second Edition) 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 Galaxy Trucker (Second Edition) for ages 8 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.
Galaxy Trucker (Second Edition) has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Galaxy Trucker (Second Edition) belongs to these categories: Humor, Dice, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Track Movement, Dice Rolling, 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 Galaxy Trucker (Second Edition) are: Vlaada Chvátil. 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 Galaxy Trucker (Second Edition) 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.