Thunder Road: Vendetta

Game Description

Get ready to rev your engines and unleash hell on the asphalt with Thunder Road: Vendetta, the board game that revitalizes a cult classic from 1986. This edition, masterfully restored by Restoration Games and launched in 2023, plunges you into a world of post-apocalyptic chaos where only the boldest survive. Take command of your crew of drivers, roll the dice, speed with your vehicles, shoot mercilessly, and try to avoid total destruction. Designed for 2-4 players, it offers an intense and adrenaline-fueled experience in approximately 75 minutes.

This new version of Thunder Road: Vendetta introduces exciting new mechanics that elevate the level of strategy and unpredictability. Among the most significant additions are random hazard tokens, such as wrecks, oil slicks, and much more, which will make every race a unique and obstacle-filled experience. The damage management system has been completely reinvented: it's no longer about simple hits, but true dynamic damage. Every time your car takes a hit, you will draw damage tokens with unpredictable effects that can make your vehicle swerve or alter its performance, adding a level of tension never before seen.

Tactical depth is further expanded by the greater strategic decisions available each turn. You can assign one of your dice to your command board to perform crucial actions: repair sustained damage, activate a powerful nitro boost to overtake opponents, or deploy your attack helicopter to sow panic among enemies. Every choice counts and can determine victory or defeat in this race to the death. Get ready for a gaming experience rich in pure adrenaline, where planning and improvisation merge into an explosive mix. Thunder Road: Vendetta is a must for lovers of vehicular combat games and high-adrenaline challenges.

Rules

Thunder Road: Vendetta is an adrenaline-fueled re-release of the classic 1986 game, where players challenge each other in a no-holds-barred race on desolate roads. The objective is to eliminate opposing vehicles and survive the chaos, trying not to be destroyed. The game combines elements of racing and combat, with players controlling a team of armed vehicles, aiming to dominate the asphalt.

Gameplay revolves around rolling dice to determine available actions on your turn. Players assign dice to a dedicated command board to perform various strategic maneuvers and attacks. Key actions include:

Moving your vehicles along the track.
Firing onboard weapons to damage opponents.
Using a "nitro boost" to accelerate or improve maneuvers.
Sending an attack helicopter for air support.
Repairing damage sustained by your vehicles.

New mechanics introduce elements of unpredictability and tactical depth. The road is littered with random hazard tokens, such as car wrecks or oil slicks, which can alter the flow of the race. Furthermore, taking damage is not a simple elimination; players draw specific damage tokens with unique effects that can cause vehicles to swerve or affect their performance, making every encounter dynamic and full of suspense.