# Crash City ## General Info - **Year Published**: 1982 - **BGG Rating**: 6.5 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-8 - **Duration**: 90 min - **Weight**: 2.92 / 5 - **Designers**: Aaron Allston, Stefan Jones - **Artists**: Denis Loubet - **Publishers**: Hobby Japan, The Space Gamer, Steve Jackson Games - **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Science Fiction, Wargame - **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game ## Verdict If you're already a fan of Car Wars and crave more street action, Crash City is an expansion that brings a new map and tons of cool counters to supercharge your games!More maps and countersExpands the Car Wars universeGreat for creative scenariosIconic Denis Loubet artRequires base Car Wars gameModerate language dependencyFOR GENRE FANS ## Description If you're into the vibe of Car Wars and want more road action, Crash City (originally known as Sunday Drivers) is your ticket! This supplement throws you back onto the hot asphalt, requiring the base Car Wars rules to get going. With it, you get a brand new 42x32 inch map of Midville street, ready for tons of action. Think police cars, the dreaded Ambunaught, cyclists, pedestrians, chains on the road, plainclothes police, and even MONDOs – all represented by 160 colorful and stylish counters, painted by Denis Loubet. There are two more 21x32 inch map sections to expand the battlefield and 24 pages of pure adrenaline with new rules and scenarios. The original game started as an article in The Space Gamer magazine and later came into its own as a Car Wars supplement, eventually renamed Crash City. It fits perfectly into the Car Wars series and Steve Jackson Games' Pocket Box line. Get ready to relive or create your own chases and confrontations in a post-apocalyptic sci-fi setting, where each dice roll can mean the difference between victory and being scrapped. It's a feast for those who enjoy games with scenarios, dice rolling, and that distinct flavor of vehicular warfare. ## FAQ ### Do I need the original Car Wars game to play Crash City? Yes, absolutely! Crash City is a supplement, and you'll need the base Car Wars rules and components to play. ### How many players can join in? The base Car Wars game typically works best with 3 to 6 players, and Crash City fits into this dynamic, allowing for lively matches. ### What comes in the Crash City box? It includes 160 colorful counters featuring various types of vehicles and characters, plus two map sections and 24 pages of rules and scenarios. ### Is the game very complicated? As a Car Wars expansion, it carries the expected complexity for a scenario-based wargame. If you already play Car Wars, you'll adapt easily. For newcomers, it might be a bit denser. ### Who is Crash City recommended for? It's perfect for Car Wars fans who want more content and options for their games, especially those who enjoy creating their own vehicular combat stories and scenarios. ### Do I need to translate anything? Yes, the game has a moderate language dependency. You might need a translated spreadsheet or cards with text in your language to get the most out of it.