
- BGG rank
- BGG #271
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Coimbra
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Thunder Rolls: The Garage Expansion
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Thunder Rolls: The Garage Expansion is an expansion for Thunder Rolls released in 2024 for 1–8 players, 20–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Richard Launius and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Track Movement, and Dice Rolling.
Introducing the Garage Expansion (initially called Trading Paint)— the ultimate expansion for Thunder Rolls. Unleash the full potential of your racing experience with over 100 cards packed into this exciting addition. Upgrade your gameplay with an assortment of new sponsor stickers, a variety of dynamic driver decks, and a revolutionary NDP deck/system that takes the game to new heights of speed and accessibility. With the Garage Expansion, get ready to push the limits of racing fun as you embark on adrenaline-fueled adventures with your friends. Buckle up and prepare for the ultimate race of your life!
Thunder Rolls: The Garage Expansion supports 1–8 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 Thunder Rolls: The Garage Expansion is 20–60 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 Thunder Rolls: The Garage Expansion 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.
Thunder Rolls: The Garage Expansion belongs to these categories: Dice, Racing, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Track Movement, 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 Rolls: The Garage Expansion are: Richard Launius. 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 Rolls: The Garage Expansion as an expansion for Thunder Rolls. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Thunder Rolls to use it. Check that your edition of Thunder Rolls is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.