
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Trash Dash: Salty Seagull
- 1–6 players
- 20–30 min
- 2025

2025
Rules assistance for Trash Dash
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Trash Dash is a board game released in 2025 for 1–6 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Parker Simpson and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Race.
Welcome to the fast-paced city of trash and treasure where the bins are always full and the back-alley animals run free! Jump into Trash Dash, the chaotic critter racing board game for 1-6 players by designer and illustrator Parker Simpson. Players will complete laps around a cluttered alleyway while scrapping with each other and grabbing special power-ups out of trash cans. The first player to finish the final lap claims the title of quickest critter in the city! —description from the designer
Trash Dash supports 1–6 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 Trash Dash is 20–30 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 Trash Dash 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.
Trash Dash has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Trash Dash belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Racing. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Race. 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 Trash Dash are: Parker Simpson. 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 Trash Dash 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.