Pothole

A fast-paced board game for 2–4 players (ages 6+) where players race traffic cones from Start to Home, navigating road hazards, wardens, and unpredictable card events. With luck, strategy, and clever movement, the first to land exactly on Home wins!

Summary

Pothole is a personal board game project combining classic race mechanics with unpredictable modifiers. With wardens, potholes, and a chaotic action card system, it aims to create a dynamic, easy-to-learn experience that keeps players on their toes.

Game Components

Board

Box

Game Pieces (Dices, Cones and Tokens)

Green Cards x2

Amber Cards x2

Red Cards x2 and Shuffle Prompt Card

Design Development

The design of the board developed from a simple snakes and ladder like game to the addition of more complex and detailed game elements with the game board being a simple road, making use of as much room as possible for spaces.

Game Mechanics

Final Outcome