
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,241
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Thiefdom
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2025

2024
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Jakarta Traffic is a board game released in 2024 for 1–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Simon Schmieder and its main mechanics are Race, Modular Board, and Network and Route Building.
As the Azan echoes through the early morning, Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, starts buzzing with life. The notorious traffic builds up, dictating the daily routine of over 30 million residents. However, instead of navigating the chaotic streets themselves, many people in Southeast Asia use super apps, calling upon moped drivers for food and grocery deliveries or to secure a ride. In Indonesia, these motor taxi drivers are called Ojek Drivers. Welcome to Jakarta Traffic, a thrilling and strategic pickup and deliver game set in the vibrant and bustling city of Jakarta. As a rookie Ojek driver for the new startup Ambil Dong, your goal is clear: prove yourself as the fastest, most skilled driver and become an urban legend among your fellows. Compete against 1–4 players in a high-stakes race to fulfill orders, navigate the chaotic streets, and deliver goods with precision and speed. With a modular board consisting of 25 beautifully illustrated street tiles, each game offers a unique and dynamic experience. Strategize to pick up 5 different types of goods, carefully manage the value of orders, and find perfect timing to navigate traffic gaps for on-time deliveries. Use your skills to manipulate the traffic, gain an edge over opponents, and secure your path to victory. With six different modules, including Rupiah, Candy Crash, Special Orders, Azan, Ondel Ondel, and Nongkrong, Jakarta Traffic provides an incredibly variable setup, that guarantees endless fun and outstanding replayability. Are you ready to take on the challenge? Join us for Jakarta Traffic and prove yourself as the fastest and most skilled Ojek driver in the city. The streets are waiting for you! —description from the designer
Jakarta Traffic supports 1–4 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 Jakarta Traffic is 30–60 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 Jakarta Traffic 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.
Jakarta Traffic has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Jakarta Traffic belongs to these categories: Humor, Maze, and Racing. Its main mechanics are Race, Modular Board, and Network and Route Building. 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 Jakarta Traffic are: Simon Schmieder. 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 Jakarta Traffic 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.