Airport Rush

Airport Rush is an exciting game for 2 to 4 players that puts you in the shoes of an airport manager determined to maximize take-off efficiency. During your turn, you can buy dice that represent the load needed to meet the planes' requirements. Every decision counts, as you can only take off one plane at a time, requiring careful planning to optimize your objectives. Players can play airplane cards and action cards. Airplane cards increase your chances of scoring points by allowing you to take off more planes. On the other hand, action cards offer strategic actions that can speed up the operation of your airport. Unexpected events, such as bad weather and delays, can arise at any time, affecting all players and bringing new challenges. The game ends when one of the players completes the take-off of 7 planes, followed by a final round for everyone to add up their points, also taking into account the objective cards. The player with the highest score is declared the winner. In Airport Rush, you'll need to stand out in the rush, using dice to meet the demands of the planes and playing action cards at the right time. Get ready for the intense competition and find out if you have what it takes to manage an airport under pressure!

Age 14 + 60 min 2 to 4 players

Artists: Gil Martimiano;

Designers: Anderson Butilheiro;

Date: 2022

Note: 7.7

Mechanics: Collecting Sets, Push your luck, Data Scrolling

Topics: Transport

Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information

How to play Airport Rush

In Airport Rush, coordinate the take-off and landing of planes to avoid collisions. Your goal is to ensure that all planes arrive and depart safely.

Look carefully at the runways and the rows of planes. Click on an airplane to access its control options. When taking off or landing, follow orders to avoid congestion.

Time is crucial, so make quick but accurate decisions to keep the flow constant. Delays can cause chaos at the airport, complicating your control.

Manage priorities: planes already in the process of landing have more urgency than those in line to take off. Plan your actions according to this dynamic.

Stay calm under pressure and don't forget to pay attention to the aircraft's fuel, as low-fuel aircraft require immediate priority.

Main objective

The main objective of Airport Rush is to manage air traffic at a busy airport, coordinating the arrival, departure and movement of aircraft in the terminal and on the runways, ensuring that operations run smoothly and safely.

Tips for playing Airport Rush

Here are some tips for doing better in the game Airport Rush:

  • Prioritize landing strips for faster planes and take-off strips for slower ones to optimize flow.
  • Observe flight schedules carefully to anticipate and prevent congestion.
  • Keep taxiing routes short to reduce runway occupancy time.
  • Upgrade your facilities regularly to cope with increased air traffic.
  • Focus on improving the efficiency of air traffic control to avoid unnecessary delays.
  • Use strategic breaks to reassess the airport layout and improve logistics.
  • Beware of weather conditions that can drastically impact the operation.
  • Always distribute traffic evenly between the available lanes.

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Mechanics of Airport Rush

  • Collecting Sets: The mechanics of collecting sets in Airport Rush involve collecting different cards or items that represent parts or elements of the airport, such as terminals, runways or vehicles. By completing a specific set, the player unlocks bonuses or special abilities that can be used to improve airport management efficiency or gain advantages over other players.
  • Push your luck: In this mechanic, the player can choose to take calculated risks in order to obtain greater rewards. During the turn, there is the opportunity to make choices that can result in immediate gain or additional challenges. This mechanic encourages the player to balance between safe and risky moves, such as deciding whether to accept a guaranteed amount of passengers or try to accommodate more, at the risk of overloading the airport.
  • Rolling dice: Rolling the dice in Airport Rush determines random actions that affect the status of the airport and the players' strategies. Each face of the dice represents different events, such as flight delays, adverse weather, or the arrival of VIPs. Players must adapt their strategies and operations according to the results of the dice, planning for contingencies and responding quickly to new situations as they arise.

Game components Airport Rush

See all the items in the game below Airport Rush:

  • 1 Game board
  • 4 Player boards
  • 60 dice (20 yellow, 20 blue, 20 red)
  • 1 Cloth bag
  • 148 Letters, of which:
    • 70 Aircraft charts
    • 48 Action cards
    • 20 Mission letters
    • 6 Event cards
    • 4 Reference letters

Additional Information

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