
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Manhattan TraffIQ: 5th Avenue
- 2–5 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2015

2015
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Manhattan TraffIQ is a board game released in 2015 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Dirk Arning and its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement, Area Majority / Influence, and Tile Placement.
In Manhattan TraffIQ, two to four players compete on the streets of Manhattan for the most lucrative routes transporting people and goods. To do this, players place their trucks and taxis on a gradually growing city map. At the end of the game, they must have as many vehicles on the roads as possible...
Manhattan TraffIQ 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 Manhattan TraffIQ 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 Manhattan TraffIQ for ages 10 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.
Manhattan TraffIQ 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.
Manhattan TraffIQ belongs to these categories: Travel, City Building, and Transportation. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement, Area Majority / Influence, 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 Manhattan TraffIQ are: Dirk Arning. 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 Manhattan TraffIQ 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.