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- BGG rank
- BGG #18,422
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Street Illegal
2002
Rules assistance for Street Illegal
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–7 players
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 1 player
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Rules assistant for Street Illegal
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Street Illegal is a board game released in 2002 for 1–7 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Heinrich Glumpler and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Auction / Bidding, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
About the game
8 track cards (from a total of 48 cards) are used to build a track. Each player gets 5 tempo cards. All players play tempo cards simultaneously and try to get in front of the field. 6 cars are NON-player cars - these are called "Alte Hasen" (old pros) and are controlled by a rule mechanism - the same rules are used when playing this race alone - there are always seven cars in the race (one old pro for example when 6 players are playing) The chips are earned for good maneuvering and may be used in bluffing when attacking other cars.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Z-Man Games
- Edition Erlkönig
Questions and answers
Street Illegal supports 1–7 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 Street Illegal 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 Street Illegal for ages 10 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.
Street Illegal has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Street Illegal belongs to these categories: Card Game, Bluffing, and Racing. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Auction / Bidding, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Street Illegal are: Heinrich Glumpler. 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 Street Illegal 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.