Rocket Yard
Animals · Bluffing

Rocket Yard

Rocket Yard is a game in which you play developing countries who are bidding for rocketship parts in a grey market junkyard, each trying to be the first one to launch various animals into space safely. The launchiest player wins! Bid for rocketship parts and special helper cards, then when you've got enough, put them together, throw a critter into the capsule, and see if they get off the launch pad!

2–5 players45 minages 8
About the game

What is Rocket Yard

Rocket Yard is a game in which you play developing countries who are bidding for rocketship parts in a grey market junkyard, each trying to be the first one to launch various animals into space safely. The launchiest player wins! Bid for rocketship parts and special helper cards, then when you've got enough, put them together, throw a critter into the capsule, and see if they get off the launch pad!

Each Rocket Yard set is lovingly handcrafted in Austin, TX. Contains 135 cards, 150 money tokens, five silver stars, and a six-sided launch key die!

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Game details

Players
2–5
Age
+8
Duration
45 min
Difficulty
Type
Board game
Year
2009
Mechanics
Auction / Bidding · Dice Rolling · Pattern Building
Categories
Animals · Bluffing · Card Game
Designer
Marc Majcher
Publisher
Gizmet Gameworks
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How many players is Rocket Yard for?

Rocket Yard plays with 2–5 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 45 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 8.

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