Mr. Trucker
{{Short description|1987 board game}}{{Infobox game
| name = Mr.Trucker
| subject_name = Mr. Trucker
| image =
| caption = Box cover of Mr. Trucker
| designer = Myrnna Hunter, Larry Hunter
| publisher = Marketing International
| date = 1987
| genre = Board game
| players = 2–6
| setup_time = 5 minutes
| playing_time = 60–90 minutes
| random_chance = Medium
| ages = 10+
| skills = Route planning, resource management, logistics
}}
Mr. Trucker is a board game published in 1987 by Marketing International. Players assume the roles of long-haul truck drivers, aiming to deliver goods across various cities while managing their routes and finances. The game blends elements of logistics, strategy, and chance.
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Game Overview
In Mr. Trucker, players compete to earn money by transporting cargo between destinations on a stylized highway map. Each delivery earns a profit, and players must choose routes carefully to maximize earnings while avoiding hazards or costly detours. The game is designed for 2 to 6 players and typically takes around 60-90 minutes to complete.{{Cite web |title=Mr. Trucker 2nd Edition Rare Board Game Vintage 1987 A Game - Etsy Canada {{!}} Board games, Educational board games, Games for moms |url=https://ca.pinterest.com/pin/mr-trucker-2nd-edition-rare-board-game-vintage-1987-a-game-etsy-canada--981432943789148702/ |access-date=2025-05-21 |website=Pinterest |language=en}}https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/471752781/vintage-c1987-rare-mr-trucker-board-game?show_sold_out_detail=1&ref=nla_listing_details
Reception
Alan R. Moon reviewed Mr. Trucker for Games International magazine, and gave it 1 star out of 5, and stated that "I got several promotional items with the game [...] The blind leading the blind. Take it from me, this is a turkey."{{cite journal | last = Moon |first = Alan R. | authorlink = Alan R. Moon | title =General Games | journal = Games International | issue = 3| pages =9–10 |date=March 1989}}
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