- BGG rating
- 7.9
Rules assistance for Rallyman: DIRT – R4
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 45–60 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.5/5
Rules assistant for Rallyman: DIRT – R4
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Rallyman: DIRT – R4 is an expansion for Rallyman: DIRT released in 2021 for 1–6 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Jean-Christophe Bouvier and its main mechanics are Race, Push Your Luck, and Roll / Spin and Move.
About the game
R4 cars are based off of the most iconic of classic rally cars! They set themselves apart from both R6s and R5s not only with their timeless looks though but also with their driving styles. What they lack in horsepower they more than make up for in agility! As their name suggests, R4 cars only have 4 Gear dice. However, they have 3 Coast dice instead of 2, giving them a major advantage on tricky sections of track. Therefor whilst they’ll have a lower overall speed average they should be able to maintain 3rd and 4th gear quite consistently even on the most technical stages! Additionally, it shouldn’t be understated that 3 coast dice allow you to easily drift most corners in high gears too so you’ll find that, one again, despite the lower speeds R4s can cover distance quite quickly! This expansion contains: 6 Car models 6 Driver cards 12 Dashboards 1 Coast die 1 Leader die Rules cards
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Publishers
- Devir
- Raven Distribution
- Synapses Games
- Holy Grail Games
Questions and answers
Rallyman: DIRT – R4 supports 1–6 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 Rallyman: DIRT – R4 is 45–60 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 Rallyman: DIRT – R4 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.
Rallyman: DIRT – R4 has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Rallyman: DIRT – R4 belongs to these categories: Racing and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Race, Push Your Luck, and 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 Rallyman: DIRT – R4 are: Jean-Christophe Bouvier. 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 Rallyman: DIRT – R4 as an expansion for Rallyman: DIRT. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Rallyman: DIRT to use it. Check that your edition of Rallyman: DIRT is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.