Jaunty Jalopies (2002)

About this game

Derived from the publisher's site: Wacky automobile racing from the barnstorming days of the Roaring 20's. Each player portrays one of six race car drivers having a personality, skills, and a car that give special advantages. Use these and skillful card play to dodge Mishaps and Sub-Plots. Evil Villains will hatch Fiendish Plots while Heroes will come to the rescue of less fortunate racers. One Small Step created a sequel for this game, Jaunty Jalopies 2: Motoring Madness.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 1.5/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.