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Stockers!
1995
Rules assistance for Stockers!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for Stockers!
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Stockers! is a board game released in 1995 for 3–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Martin Wallace and its main mechanics are Betting and Bluffing.
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About the game
The gameplay for Stockers is almost identical to the GMT game Formula Motor Racing (though Stockers came out 5 years before FMR): namely, there is a line of different race cars and they change position based on which cards the players play. The only real difference is that throughout the race in Stockers players bet on which cars they think will win, vs. trying to make a particular team win like in FMR. Thus players try to make their bets pay off by playing their cards appropriately.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Warfrog Games
Questions and answers
Stockers! supports 3–6 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 Stockers! is 90 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 Stockers! for ages 12 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.
Stockers! has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Stockers! belongs to these categories: Card Game and Racing. Its main mechanics are Betting and Bluffing. 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 Stockers! are: Martin Wallace. 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 Stockers! 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.