- BGG rating
- 8.0
Rallyman: Dirt
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2011
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,784
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Rallyman
2009
Rules assistance for Rallyman
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- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 9+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 1 player
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Rallyman is a board game released in 2009 for 1–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Jean-Christophe Bouvier and its main mechanics are Race, Push Your Luck, and Dice Rolling.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Rallyman: Sisu cards
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2012
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About the game
In the racing game Rallyman, before you can start the race, you need to create your rally track by connecting the sides of 1-4 double-sided boards, with one side of each board featuring asphalt and the other side snow. The movement system is simple: Each die rolled, you advance one space. So you have five dice for each of the speeds and two of "gas" to continue moving without changing your speed. Each die is playable exactly once each turn. When you stop your movement, you take a card corresponding to the last speed that you started: the higher your speed, the lower your time. The track has both straight sections and turns that require a certain speed so that you can pass with different manners (by skidding, sharp turning, ...). You must roll the die because it determines the speed selected, but may show a "!" which will put you in danger. With the third "!" displayed, your car will risk going spinning off the road, resulting in loss of time (1'00" instead of the scheduled time on your card), but sometimes also damage to the vehicle depending on the landscape in which you crash. At the end of each round, each player adds his times to his total time. The winner is the player who accumulates the least total time. The ability to take risks to scrape off a few seconds or in the management of your tires adds more to the simulation.
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Questions and answers
Rallyman supports 1–4 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 Rallyman is 45 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 for ages 9 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 has a complexity rating of 2.2 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 belongs to these categories: Racing and Sports. Its main mechanics are Race, Push Your Luck, and Dice Rolling. 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 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 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.