
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,355
- BGG rating
- 5.6
Hotel
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 1974

1973
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On the Buses is a board game released in 1973 for 2–4 players. It was designed by Geoffrey Hayes and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
"On the Buses" is a board game based on the hit 70's UK television situation comedy of the same name. A game of fun and skill, the object being to "drive" your bus around the board and get three passengers back to the bus depot to win, but watch out for Blakey!
On the Buses 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.
On the Buses 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.
On the Buses belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme and Transportation. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. 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 On the Buses are: Geoffrey Hayes. 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 On the Buses 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.