# Let's Make a Bus Route

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 7.2
- **BGG Rank**: #2951
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 20-30 min
- **Weight**: 1.92 / 5
- **Designers**: Saashi
- **Artists**: Takako Takarai
- **Publishers**: Saashi & Saashi, Popcorn Games
- **Categories**: Transportation
- **Mechanics**: Bingo, Line Drawing, Network and Route Building, Paper-and-Pencil, Set Collection

## Verdict
If you enjoy quick route-drawing games with a touch of luck and planning, Let's Make a Bus Route is a great pick! It's easy to learn and perfect for a relaxed gaming session.Creative route drawingFast and funEasy to learnGood replayabilityLuck of the drawIndirect player interactionCan get chaoticRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Let's Make a Bus Route, you're stepping into the shoes of a public transport mogul in sunny Kyoto! Your mission? To create the most efficient and charming bus routes to serve everyone: students, the elderly, tourists, and commuters just trying to get from A to B. But hey, it's not just about drawing a straight line! You need to dodge traffic jams and, perhaps, pass by cool tourist spots for people to enjoy. The game features a shared map where everyone draws their routes, but each player has a personal board with unique challenges. A route color might mean one thing to you and another to your friend, like 'go two blocks' or 'turn right'. Each round, a route is revealed and everyone plays. After tracing the path on the map, you mark on your board what you encountered along the way: passengers, sights, stations, universities. Different passenger types are worth points in different ways, and whoever marks certain icons or areas first gets bonus points. Good planning is crucial! Oh, and be careful not to cross another bus's path, or you'll face penalties. Meeting public demand card objectives also earns extra points. It's a quick game with a touch of luck and plenty of strategy to see who builds the best bus network and wins over the city!

## FAQ
### How many people can play Let's Make a Bus Route?
The game is for 2 to 5 players. The dynamic changes a bit depending on the number of participants, but the fun is guaranteed!

### How long does a game take?
A game typically takes between 20 and 30 minutes. It's perfect for those who want to play something quick between longer games or on a more relaxed evening.

### Is the game difficult to learn?
Not at all! The rules are very simple, focusing on drawing routes and scoring points. You can explain it in just a few minutes and start playing.

### Do you need to be able to read to play?
No! The game is completely language-independent. All icons and symbols are universal, so anyone can play without issues.

### What comes in the box?
You'll find a shared main board, individual player boards, route cards, public demand cards, and markers.

### Is it a game for competitive players or more cooperative?
It's competitive, but the interaction is mostly indirect. You compete to fulfill objectives and score points first, but there's no direct attacking between players.

### Is it worth playing with family?
Absolutely! The simplicity of the rules and the transportation theme make it ideal for playing with older children and other family members.