The Caravan
2–4 players • 15 min • ages 7+
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Playing time
- 15 min
- Age
- 7+
How it plays
The Caravan plays 2–4 players, takes about 15 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 7 and up.
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Where it came from
The Caravan is a mini-game introduced in the 2010 title Fallout: New Vegas, developed by Obsidian Entertainment. It was designed to function as an in-universe pastime for the inhabitants of the post-apocalyptic Mojave Wasteland, drawing inspiration from traditional card games like Blackjack and Gin Rummy. The mechanics were crafted to reflect the scavenger aesthetic of the setting, utilizing makeshift decks composed of scavenged playing cards found throughout the game world.
The game was designed by the development team to provide players with a strategic, logic-based activity that offered a reprieve from the primary combat-heavy gameplay. It is played with a standard 52-card deck, and the objective is to build three separate 'caravans' or stacks of cards with a total value between 21 and 26. Upon release, it was met with a mixed reception; while some players appreciated the depth and unique mathematical challenge it provided, others found the rules complex and difficult to grasp compared to simpler casino games within the Fallout universe.
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About The Caravan
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How do you play The Caravan?
The Caravan is a board game for 2–4 players, running about 15 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is The Caravan for?
The Caravan is built for 2–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does The Caravan take to play?
A game of The Caravan is listed at about 15 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is The Caravan for?
The Caravan lists a minimum age of 7. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
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