
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,201
- BGG rating
- 3.9
Doctor Who: The Time Wars Family Board Game
- 2–6 players
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2010

2008
Rules assistance for Top Gear
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Top Gear is a board game released in 2008 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Dice Rolling.
(From the game box) Top Gear: The Ultimate Car Challenge Board Game It's just like on the telly... but in a box. Prove you're the ultimate Top Gear fan and win. How hard can that be? - Know Jezza, James and Richard better than their mums - Know what's cool, sub-zero, and what's in the fridge - Beat the Stig's Power Laps - Know that caravans are for playing conkers with... and never, ever for taking a holiday in - And always, always drive faster than Captain Slow. Object of the Game Collect the points that make up your ultimate car and be the first player to land on or pass the Finish space to win the game. Contents: - Game Board - Player Guide - 12 Ultimate Car Cards - 43 Hazard Cards - 165 Question Cards - Score Pad - 4 Player Movers - Die
Top Gear supports 2–4 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 Top Gear is 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 Top Gear 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.
Top Gear 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.
Top Gear belongs to these categories: Humor, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Trivia. Its main mechanics are 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 catalogue lists Top Gear 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.