
- BGG rank
- BGG #521
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Cubitos
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for Scrap Racer: Expansion 1
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Scrap Racer: Expansion 1 is an expansion for Scrap Racer released in 2021 for 2–8 players, 20–45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Anika Richter and Sebastian Richter and its main mechanics are Race, Push Your Luck, and Dice Rolling.
Two new Racers with unique abilities expand the driver field and allows to play with up to 8 players. Three new race tracks - each with their own rules - mix up the racers' positions. The Pit Stop allows players to upgrade their racer with new abilities.
Scrap Racer: Expansion 1 supports 2–8 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 Scrap Racer: Expansion 1 is 20–45 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 Scrap Racer: Expansion 1 for ages 8 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.
Scrap Racer: Expansion 1 belongs to these categories: Dice and Racing. 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 Scrap Racer: Expansion 1 are: Anika Richter and Sebastian Richter. 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 Scrap Racer: Expansion 1 as an expansion for Scrap Racer. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Scrap Racer to use it. Check that your edition of Scrap Racer is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.