
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,275
- BGG rating
- 4.9
Bus Stop
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 1996

1940
Rules assistance for Game of the States
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Game of the States is a board game released in 1940 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Pick-up and Deliver.
This game teaches the location of each of the states, the capital city, its important industries and products, which the players buy and sell. The object of the game is to buy a product in one state and haul it on a truck to another state where you try to sell it at a profit. "Who Sells the Most From Coast to Coast?"
Game of the States 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 Game of the States is 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 Game of the States 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.
Game of the States has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Game of the States belongs to these categories: Economic, Children's Game, and Educational. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Pick-up and Deliver. 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 Game of the States 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.