
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,565
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Station to Station
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2024

Rules assistance for Yardmaster: Bonus Card Pack #1
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Yardmaster: Bonus Card Pack #1 is an expansion for Aramini Circus released in 2014 for 2–5 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Steven Aramini and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection.
The Bonus Card Pack adds five new types of Bonus Cards into Yardmaster (a total of ten physical cards, two of each type) and allows players to customize their Yardmaster experience and choose what Bonus Cards to play with. You could play with any four you want or even add all of them in.
Yardmaster: Bonus Card Pack #1 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 Yardmaster: Bonus Card Pack #1 is 20 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 Yardmaster: Bonus Card Pack #1 for ages 13 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.
Yardmaster: Bonus Card Pack #1 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.
Yardmaster: Bonus Card Pack #1 belongs to these categories: Card Game, Trains, and Transportation. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection. 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 Yardmaster: Bonus Card Pack #1 are: Steven Aramini. 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 Yardmaster: Bonus Card Pack #1 as an expansion for Aramini Circus. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Aramini Circus to use it. Check that your edition of Aramini Circus is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.