# Thunder Road: Vendetta – Maximum Chrome

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2023
- **BGG Rating**: 8.7
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 45-75 min
- **Weight**: 2.25 / 5
- **Designers**: Brett Myers, Brian Neff, Dave Chalker, Justin D. Jacobson, Noah Cohen, Rob Daviau
- **Artists**: Garrett Kaida, Marie Bergeron
- **Publishers**: Restoration Games, Broadway Toys LTD, Bumble3ee Interactive, Frosted Games, HIT Games, Hobby World, Lucky Duck Games, Old Dawg, 狗吠火車
- **Categories**: Dice, Fighting, Miniatures, Racing
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Die Icon Resolution, Grid Movement, Player Elimination, Roll / Spin and Move, Take That

## Verdict
Perfect for vehicle combat fans who want the full experience without hunting for expansions. Pure chaos guaranteed!Massive and complete contentPremium miniatures and componentsConsolidated rules simplify setupSleeve-friendly plastic insertPlayer elimination can be frustratingModerate language dependencyHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
If you're a fan of Mad Max and crave the adrenaline of smashing cars at high speed, Thunder Road: Vendetta – Maximum Chrome is your ultimate destination. This edition is the 'definitive' version, gathering absolutely everything available for the game in one luxurious foil-stamped box. Forget hunting for separate expansions; you get the base game and all three major expansions: 'Big Rig & the Final 5', 'Carnage at Devil's Run', and 'Choppe Shoppe', plus the Extra Ammo pack.

The experience is pure controlled chaos. You command modified vehicles in brutal races where the goal isn't just to cross the finish line first, but to survive while blowing up the competition. The gameplay system utilizes dice with icons to define your actions, but if you're looking for a change of pace, the 'German Engineering' mini-expansion lets you swap movement and shooting dice for a hand of cards, shifting the game's dynamic.

Beyond the core gameplay, the Maximum Chrome edition includes exclusive treats: the Em Berco crew leader (which blends features from two expansions) and a consolidated rulebook. No more flipping through three different manuals; everything is organized in one place with cross-references for ease of use. To top it all off, the box comes with a custom plastic insert that keeps everything tidy and, more importantly, is sleeve-friendly, so you can protect your cards without worrying about fit. It's the complete collection for those who want the maximum automotive destruction experience, all wrapped in a package that looks stunning on the shelf.

## How to Play
Objective of the Game
Thunder Road: Vendetta – Maximum Chrome Edition is a high-octane game of vehicular combat and racing. Players command their crews as they race across dangerous roads, slam into rivals, and unleash firepower. The game ends when one of two conditions is met:

  A player moves one of their road vehicles onto the Finish Line tile.
  A player is the last one standing with operable vehicles.


Preparation (Setup)
Follow these steps to set up the base game:

  Choose a starting rear road tile (either 1a: The Parking Lot or 1b: Runway to Ruin) and place it on the table. Shuffle the remaining road tiles to form a draw pile. Draw the top tile to place as the middle road tile, then draw another for the lead road tile.
  Shuffle the hazard tokens and place one face down on each hazard space on all three tiles. Place the rest in a face-down pile.
  Shuffle the damage tokens and place them face down in a pile.
  Place the FX dice (shooting, slam, direction, stunt, and road die) near the play area.
  Each player chooses a crew color and takes their command board, 3 dashboards, 3 cars, chopper, and 4 movement dice. Place their cars in the starting area behind the rear tile.
  Players roll their movement dice. The player with the lowest total becomes the first player for the first round.
  The first player rolls the road die and places it visibly near the board.

For expansion setups (e.g., Big Rig, Final Five, or Carnage at Devil’s Run), consult the manual for details.

Flow of the Game
The game is played in turns and rounds:

  A round consists of each player taking 3 turns.
  On your turn, follow these steps in order:
    
      Assign a die to an operable road vehicle.
      Activate a command (once per round).
      Move the assigned vehicle.
      Shoot with that vehicle (if possible).
    
  

At the start of each round, all players reroll their movement dice, and the first player rolls the road die.

Actions and How to Play
Commands
Once per round, you may assign a die to a command on your command board:

  Airstrike (any die): Place your chopper on an empty space and shoot with it.
  Nitro (1-3): Increase your vehicle’s moves by the die value.
  Drift (3-5): Pass through the first road vehicle you enter without slamming.
  Repair (6): Remove one damage token from a vehicle.


Moving
Move your vehicle based on the assigned die:

  Vehicles must move into their front arc (front, front-left, or front-right).
  If you enter a space with another road vehicle, resolve a slam (roll the slam die and direction die).
  If you stay on road spaces, gain bonus moves equal to the road die.


Shooting
After moving, shoot at a target in your front arc:

  Roll the shooting die. If it matches the target’s size, they take damage.
  Cars draw a damage token; motorcycles take minor damage.


End of Game and Scoring
The game ends when:

  A player moves onto the Finish Line (winning immediately).
  Only one player has operable vehicles left.

Elimination occurs if a vehicle:

  Enters an impassable space.
  Ends a turn in a chopper’s space.
  Is on the rear tile when it’s removed.


Tips to Win

  Use the road die wisely: Staying on road spaces grants bonus moves.
  Prioritize repairs: Keep your vehicles operable to avoid being sidelined.
  Control the chopper: Eliminate rivals by positioning your chopper strategically.

## FAQ
### What's included here that isn't in the base game?
It includes all expansions (Big Rig, Carnage, and Choppe Shoppe), the Extra Ammo pack, the Em Berco leader, and the German Engineering mini-expansion.

### Is it hard to learn?
The weight is moderate (2.2 on BGG). The consolidated rulebook makes it much easier, but be ready to dive into the combat and movement mechanics.

### Are the cards sleeve-friendly?
Yes! The plastic insert was specifically designed to accommodate sleeved cards.

### How many players can join?
From 2 to 5 players, and the fun increases as the track gets more crowded.

### How long does a game take?
Usually between 45 and 75 minutes, depending on how long it takes for everyone to blow each other up.

### Is there a language barrier?
Yes, there is moderate language dependency. You'll likely need a translation sheet or translated cards to play smoothly.

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