# Loco Motive

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2009
- **BGG Rating**: 6.4
- **BGG Rank**: #5486
- **Players**: 4-8 (Best with: 8)
- **Duration**: 15 min
- **Weight**: 1.08 / 5
- **Designers**: Walter Obert
- **Artists**: Miya Chan, Stivo
- **Publishers**: asmodee, Brain Games, Cocktail Games, Kod Kod, Lemada Light Industries, Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd, Oliphante, Playroom Entertainment, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Reflexshop
- **Categories**: Action / Dexterity, Party Game, Puzzle, Real-time, Trains
- **Mechanics**: Acting, Team-Based Game

## Verdict
Frenetic fun for parties and large groups!Fast and hilariousEasy to learnPerfect for partiesGreat group dynamicCan get very loudRequires duo coordinationRECOMMENDED

## Description
If you're looking for a way to laugh until your stomach hurts with your friends, Loco Motive is your game! Get ready for some organized (or maybe not) chaos where mayhem is your best friend. The concept is simple and addictive: you and a partner form a power duo to seat passengers on a train, but there's a catch: you can't just talk normally. The game imposes a time limit and requires one team member to guide the other using only gestures and the passengers' names.

The gameplay is pure adrenaline. While one player is desperately trying to communicate who should sit where through mime and signals, the other must process that info and move the pieces on the board as fast as possible. It's a true test of synchronization and non-verbal communication. If you manage to get all passengers in their correct seats before time runs out or before the opposing team does, you shout 'Loco Motive' and grab the card. The goal is to be the first team to collect 7 challenge cards.

With sessions lasting only about 15 minutes, it is the ultimate party game. It's the perfect game to kick off the night or to take a quick break between rounds of a heavier game. It doesn't require deep board game strategy, but it does require quick reflexes and a strong connection with your teammate. It's fast, it's loud, and it's guaranteed to create hilarious moments of visual and gestural confusion. If you love party games that are easy to explain and keep everyone engaged simultaneously, this is the one for you!

## FAQ
### How long does a game last?
It's super quick! Usually between 15 to 20 minutes.

### What is the minimum age?
Since it involves gestures and speed, we recommend ages 6 or 7 and up.

### How many players can play?
The game is ideal for 4 to 8 players, divided into teams of two.

### Is it a complex game?
No heavy strategies here! It's a game of dexterity and quick communication.

### Do I need great manual dexterity?
More than manual skill, you'll need quick reflexes and good miming skills!

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