Automobiles

About this board game

Automobiles is a 2016 deck-building racing game for 2–5 players, with approximately 45 minutes of play time. Instead of using cards to build a deck, you develop your racing engine with a collection of cubes.

The goal is straightforward: cross the finish line first. Each player starts with the same small set of cubes, then builds a personal collection from the options available during the game. These cubes help move your car around the track while also improving the capabilities that support your race.

• Enhance your race car’s performance.
• Improve handling and boost speed.
• Optimize and train your pit crew.
• Customize your collection of cubes as the race develops.

Your race car and crew are represented by the cubes you gather, making each collection an important part of your route to victory. Choose how to improve your performance and make your racing setup as effective as possible before the other drivers reach the finish line.

Designed by David Short, Automobiles is the third title in AEG’s Destination Fun series, following the board games Trains and Planes. Its cube-based approach gives the familiar deck-building idea a distinctive racing theme.

Automobiles is also available to play online through Yucata in turn-based format and through Board Game Arena in real-time or turn-based formats.