Wasteland Express Delivery Service
- Players
- 2-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 120 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 13+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.0 / 5
- Year
- 2017
About the game
Wasteland Express Delivery Service casts 2-5 players as post-apocalyptic drivers hauling goods and guns between shattered settlements while dodging psychotic raiders. Using action points and a modular board, you'll pick up and deliver missions for competing factions, upgrade your truck, and hire allies to survive the wasteland. Variable player powers give each driver a distinct playstyle, while dice-driven combat adds unpredictable danger on the road. It's a thematic, story-rich pick-up-and-deliver game soaked in gritty, darkly humorous flavor.
Hobbli's Notes
This game absolutely nails its Mad Max-inspired theme: every mission, encounter, and upgrade drips with wasteland attitude. The pick-up-and-deliver core is solid, but it's the modular map and mission variety that give it real staying power across multiple plays. At two hours, it asks for a real time commitment, and the dice-based combat can occasionally undercut careful route planning, but for fans of thematic adventure games it's a blast.
What we like
- Deeply thematic post-apocalyptic presentation and art.
- Modular board and varied missions boost replayability.
- Variable player powers make each driver feel distinct.
- Pick-up-and-deliver core offers satisfying route-planning puzzles.
Keep in mind
- Two-hour playtime is a significant time investment.
- Dice-driven combat can undercut careful planning.
- Rules overhead may be a lot for casual groups.
Who it's for
Ages 13+ fans of thematic adventure and pick-up-and-deliver games who enjoy a gritty post-apocalyptic setting; best with 3-5 players.
