# Let's Make a Bus Route: The Dice Game

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2021
- **BGG Rating**: 7.3
- **BGG Rank**: #6227
- **Players**: 1-2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 2.23 / 5
- **Designers**: Saashi
- **Artists**: Takako Takarai
- **Publishers**: Saashi & Saashi
- **Categories**: Transportation
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Line Drawing, Network and Route Building, Paper-and-Pencil, Set Collection

## Verdict
If you enjoy a good roll-and-write with a charming theme and interesting decisions, Let's Make a Bus Route: The Dice Game might be your next stop! It's a game that balances luck and strategy, with the satisfaction of seeing your routes connect and happy passengers. Perfect for a quick and relaxing game, whether solo or with a friend.Strategic and fun roll-and-writeCharming public transport themeChallenging and clever solo modeTwo maps with different dynamicsInteresting dice-based decisionsLimited player interactionCan have some luck dependencyRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Let's Make a Bus Route: The Dice Game, you take on the role of a bus company member, tasked with creating the best routes by drawing lines on a map. Your goal is to satisfy the needs of a diverse clientele – from tourists and university students to the elderly and parents with children – all while managing traffic and avoiding congestion. Who will be the logistics master capable of charting the most efficient and profitable route?

The game unfolds over 24 rounds, split equally between players as the starting player. When it's your turn to start, you roll six white dice and choose three to use, leaving one of the remaining three for the other player. With the dice results, you use an erasable pen to mark spots on the game board, extending your bus route, picking up, and dropping off passengers. Special bonuses allow you to re-roll dice or add an extra black die for more options. In the end, after deducting penalties for traffic and other conditions, the player with the most points is the grand winner.

The game comes with two distinct maps to keep the experience fresh: the City Map, where you need to navigate rivers and bridges that limit your route options; and the Mars Map, which offers the fun mechanic of 'warping' between map corners, allowing for long and creative routes. Let's Make a Bus Route: The Dice Game also includes a robust solo mode, where you play twice on the same map with different colored markers. The challenge here is to avoid using the same roads in the second game, as this generates traffic and negative points. How well can you keep your routes separate to cover the most ground and make the most passengers happy?

## FAQ
### How many players can play Let's Make a Bus Route: The Dice Game?
This game is ideal for 1 to 2 players, making it a great option for both a challenging solo experience and a relaxed game for two.

### What is the average playtime?
A game of Let's Make a Bus Route: The Dice Game typically lasts between 30 and 30 minutes, which makes it perfect for filling a gap or for several consecutive plays.

### What is the complexity level of the game?
With a BGG weight of 2.2273/5, the game is considered light to medium complexity. It's easy to learn but offers enough depth to keep players engaged.

### What are the main components of the game?
The game includes white dice and one black die, erasable maps (City and Mars), and erasable pens for drawing your routes. It's a typical roll-and-write with everything you need to play.

### Is there a solo mode? How does it work?
Yes, the solo mode is one of its highlights! You play twice on the same map, using different colored markers. The challenge is to avoid using the same roads in the second round, which generates traffic and negative points, testing your optimization skills.

### Who is Let's Make a Bus Route: The Dice Game recommended for?
It's recommended for fans of roll-and-write games, for those looking for a light game with strategy, for those who enjoy transportation-themed games, and for those seeking a good solo or two-player experience. If you like optimization and spatial puzzles, you'll love it!

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