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Board game · strategy, time travel

Bus

Joris Wiersinga, Jeroen Doumen

1999 · 3⁠–⁠5 players, best with 4 · 120 min · ages 14+

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How many players

For 3 to 5 players, best with 4.

  • 3 players
  • 4 players: best
  • 5 players

Weight and time

Medium: 3.0 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 120–120 minutes, for ages 14 and up.

On other sites

  • BoardGameGeek7.5/102,446 ratings
  • BGG rank738thamong all games

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How to play Bus

In Bus, players place actions to build bus routes, add stops, move buses, and carry passengers to the places they want to go. The action order matters, and the time-travel element can disrupt plans, giving the game a tense, tactical feel. It suits 3 to 5 players who want a two-hour strategy game with direct competition over routes and timing.

Mechanics

  • Action points
  • Action queue
  • Route building
  • Pick-up and deliver
  • Worker placement

Credits Bus

  • DesignJoris Wiersinga
  • DesignJeroen Doumen
  • ArtDaan van Paridon
  • ArtHerman Haverkort
  • ArtTamara Jannink
  • PublisherCapstone Games

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Game details Bus

Year published
1999
Players
3–5, best with 4
Playing time
120–120 minutes
Age
ages 14+
Weight
3.0 out of 5
Designer
Joris Wiersinga, Jeroen Doumen
Publisher
Capstone Games

Frequently asked questions Bus

How many players is Bus for?

For 3 to 5 players. It plays best with 4.

How long does a game take?

120 to 120 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 14 and up.

Is it an expansion or a standalone game?

A standalone game: everything is in the box.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 15, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku