- BGG rank
- BGG #1,551
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Kraftwagen
- 2–4 players
- 75 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,090
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Kraftwagen: Age of Engineering
2024
Rules assistance for Kraftwagen: Age of Engineering
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- 2–4 players
- 75–90 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.9/5
For 2 players
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Kraftwagen: Age of Engineering is a board game released in 2024 for 2–4 players, 75–90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Matthias Cramer and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Turn Order: Time Track, and Worker Placement.
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About the game
Despite the fact that the North American automobile industry developed later than in Europe, the innovations in the mass production of vehicles and the immense internal market made the American automobile industry the largest and most powerful in the world. In Kraftwagen: Age of Engineering, you will push the development of new engines and bodies with which to launch the best possible range of vehicles on the market, and you will have the opportunity to demonstrate the power of your engines in the first Grand Prix that were held in American territory. Kraftwagen: Age of Engineering reimplements the original design by Matthias Cramer with improvements and simplifications that lessen the luck factor. Let the roar of the engines resound, let the design of the new models attract buyers from all corners of the world, and get the prestige necessary to become the most famous car builder. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Kraftwagen: Age of Engineering 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 Kraftwagen: Age of Engineering is 75–90 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 Kraftwagen: Age of Engineering for ages 13 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.
Kraftwagen: Age of Engineering 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.
Kraftwagen: Age of Engineering belongs to these categories: Economic, Racing, and Industry / Manufacturing. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Turn Order: Time Track, and Worker 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 Kraftwagen: Age of Engineering are: Matthias Cramer. 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 Kraftwagen: Age of Engineering 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.