
- BGG rating
- 8.7
Thunder Road: Vendetta – Maximum Chrome
- 2–5 players
- 45–75 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2023

Rules assistance for Thunder Road: Vendetta – Big Rig and the Final Five
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Thunder Road: Vendetta – Big Rig and the Final Five is an expansion for Thunder Road: Vendetta released in 2023 for 2–5 players, 30–75 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Dave Chalker, Rob Daviau, Justin D. Jacobson, Brett Myers, Noah Cohen, and Brian Neff and its main mechanics are Take That, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling.
This expansion adds two new racing crews to the base game. The Big Rig is a relentless metal beast, bristling with lethal weapons and advanced defense systems. The Final Five are a nimble gang of motorcycles that can zip through the chaos without getting slammed. The crews can be played in any game with each other or the cars from the base game and also allow for a fifth player.
Thunder Road: Vendetta – Big Rig and the Final Five supports 2–5 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 Thunder Road: Vendetta – Big Rig and the Final Five is 30–75 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 Thunder Road: Vendetta – Big Rig and the Final Five for ages 7 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.
Thunder Road: Vendetta – Big Rig and the Final Five has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Thunder Road: Vendetta – Big Rig and the Final Five belongs to these categories: Fighting, Dice, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Take That, Roll / Spin and Move, 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 Thunder Road: Vendetta – Big Rig and the Final Five are: Dave Chalker, Rob Daviau, Justin D. Jacobson, Brett Myers, Noah Cohen, and Brian Neff. 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 Thunder Road: Vendetta – Big Rig and the Final Five as an expansion for Thunder Road: Vendetta. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Thunder Road: Vendetta to use it. Check that your edition of Thunder Road: Vendetta is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.