Thunder Road: Vendetta – Carnival of Chaos

Restoration Games, Broadway Toys LTD, Bumble3ee Interactive · Board game · 2024
2–5 · best 4 Weight 2.2/5
8.5 rating Ludopedia
8.1 rating BGG
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8.5 rating Ludopedia
8.1 rating BGG
Our Verdict

Perfect for those who want to turn the race into a bloody battlefield and want to include more friends.

Highlights
  • Dynamic new game mode
  • Increases player count to 5
  • High quality components
  • Shifts strategy from racing to survival
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game to play
  • Can be too chaotic for some
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About the game
If you already enjoy the mayhem of Thunder Road: Vendetta, get ready because Carnival of Chaos arrives to turn the track into a true circus of destruction. This expansion isn't just a set of extra rules; it's a completely new way to play that flips the racing logic on its head. Forget the rush to cross the finish line, because here, there simply isn't one! The goal now is to enter the arena and survive while hoarding as much scrap as possible. It's essentially a motorized 'battle royale' where the last survivor with the most loot takes the win.

Throughout the match, you'll maneuver your vehicle to collect wild party favors, super-powerful weapons, and, of course, that precious scrap that determines the winner. The dynamics shift drastically: instead of focusing solely on speed, the strategy now revolves around area control and survival. You must decide when to strike to take down opponents and when to dodge to ensure your own components stay intact.

Beyond the new game mode, the expansion solves one of the community's biggest requests: it increases the player limit. With the inclusion of a full set of vehicles and an additional dashboard, you can now have five drivers tearing each other apart, whether using the Carnival of Chaos rules or the traditional racing mode from the base game. It's the perfect addition for those who own Vendetta or Maximum Chrome and want to inject more chaos, more players, and more survival strategy into their game nights. Gear up your engine, load your weapons, and try not to become scrap before your friends do!
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Rules manual — Thunder Road: Vendetta – Carnival of Chaos English · PDF
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BEST PLAYER COUNT
2 OK
3 REC
4 BEST
5 REC
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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Misc: Made by Panda Players: Expansions Changing Player Count
Publisher Restoration Games, Broadway Toys LTD, Bumble3ee Interactive, Frosted Games, HIT Games, Hobby World, Lucky Duck Games
Designer Brian Neff, Justin D. Jacobson, Noah Cohen, Rob Daviau
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the base game to play?
Yes, this is an expansion. You need Thunder Road: Vendetta or Maximum Chrome.
What changes regarding winning?
In the Carnival of Chaos mode, there is no finish line. The survivor with the most scrap wins.
Can I play with 5 people in the standard mode?
Yes! The expansion provides extra vehicles and dashboards, allowing 5 players in both the new mode and the traditional race.
Does it make the game more complex?
The complexity doesn't increase much, but the strategy shifts from pure speed to survival and looting.
Does it come with new miniatures?
Yes, it includes a full set of vehicles for the fifth player.