
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,767
- BGG rating
- 5.3
Ninjago: The Board Game
- 2–4 players
- 15–25 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2011

2009
Rules assistance for Race 3000
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Race 3000 is a board game released in 2009 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Cephas Howard and Bastiaan Brederode and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
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Race 3000 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 Race 3000 is 20 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 Race 3000 for ages 7 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.
Race 3000 has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Race 3000 belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Racing. 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 Race 3000 are: Cephas Howard and Bastiaan Brederode. 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 Race 3000 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.