- BGG rating
- 7.5
Steampunk Rally: Dr. Braun
- 2–8 players
- 45–120 min
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #933
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Steampunk Rally
2015
Rules assistance for Steampunk Rally
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–8 players
- 45–60 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.6/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Steampunk Rally
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Steampunk Rally is a board game released in 2015 for 2–8 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Orin Bishop and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Race, and Track Movement.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Steampunk Rally: Rube Goldberg
- 2–8 players
- 45–120 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2015
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Steampunk Rally: Ignacy Lukasiewicz
- 2–8 players
- 45–120 min
- 2017
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Steampunk Rally: Red Green
- 2–8 players
- 45–60 min
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Steampunk Rally: Spoiler
- 2–8 players
- 45–60 min
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Steampunk Rally: Zhuge Liang & Lady Huang
- 2–8 players
- 45–60 min
- 2018
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About the game
Steampunk Rally is a strategy game that incorporates steampunk as more than just a bit of chrome. Using a unique dice-placement mechanism, players take on the roles of famous inventors from the turn of the last century like Nikola Tesla and Marie Curie, constructing fantastical contraptions that make use of steam, heat and electricity in an attempt to win a no-holds-barred race through the Swiss alps. Each round starts with a card draft in which players carefully select machine parts to add to their invention and one-shot boost cards to aid them or hinder opponents. Players also have the option of discarding drafted cards for dice or cogs to power their invention, but they must make this tricky choice when each card is drafted. Then, after venting dice to revitalize their machines, players roll their dice and use them to activate machine parts which provide things like movement, shielding, and additional dice with which to activate more parts. Driving through terrain causes damage, and if a player's damage gauge ends up in the red at the end of the turn, they must lose parts from their invention. These will need to be replaced in the draft phase, constantly forcing players to discover new synergies.
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Designers
Publishers
- (Web published)
- MYBG Co., Ltd.
- Roxley
- Games Factory Publishing
Questions and answers
Steampunk Rally 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 Steampunk Rally 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 Steampunk Rally 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.
Steampunk Rally has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Steampunk Rally belongs to these categories: Dice, Racing, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Race, and Track Movement. 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 Steampunk Rally are: Orin Bishop. 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 Steampunk Rally 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.