
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,575
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Scorpius Freighter
- 2–4 players
- 45–75 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2018

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Yardmaster Express: Caboose Expansion is an expansion for Yardmaster Express released in 2014 for 2–5 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by David Short and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting.
The Yardmaster Express base game includes 4 Caboose cards. The Yardmaster Express: Caboose Expansion includes 12 more Caboose cards, with values from 3 to 8, as well as 4 blank ones. At the beginning of the game, players randomly choose one Caboose expansion card. Each such card sets a different extra end game condition. The players that fulfil the condition will be awarded the number of bonus point written on the particular card, at the end of the game.
Yardmaster Express: Caboose Expansion 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 Express: Caboose Expansion is 10 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 Express: Caboose Expansion 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 Express: Caboose Expansion has a complexity rating of 1.1 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 Express: Caboose Expansion belongs to these categories: Card Game, Trains, and Transportation. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting. 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 Express: Caboose Expansion are: David Short. 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 Express: Caboose Expansion as an expansion for Yardmaster Express. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Yardmaster Express to use it. Check that your edition of Yardmaster Express is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.