Jakarta Traffic Review: Quick Take with Tom Vasel

About Jakarta Traffic, from BoardGameGeek:

As the Azan echoes through the early morning, Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, starts buzzing with life. The notorious traffic builds up, dictating the daily routine of over 30 million residents. However, instead of navigating the chaotic streets themselves, many people in Southeast Asia use super apps, calling upon moped drivers for food and grocery deliveries or to secure a ride. In Indonesia, these motor taxi drivers are called Ojek Drivers. Welcome to Jakarta Traffic, a thrilling and strategic pickup and deliver game set in the vibrant and bustling city of Jakarta. As a rookie Ojek driver for the new startup Ambil Dong, your goal is clear: prove yourself as the fastest, most skilled driver and become an urban legend among your fellows. Compete against 1–4 players in a high-stakes race to fulfill orders, navigate the chaotic streets, and deliver goods with precision and speed. With a modular board consisting of 25 beautifully illustrated street tiles, each game offers a unique and dynamic experience. Strategize to pick up 5 different types of goods, carefully manage the value of orders, and find perfect timing to navigate traffic gaps for on-time deliveries. Use your skills to manipulate the traffic, gain an edge over opponents, and secure your path to victory. With six different modules, including Rupiah, Candy Crash, Special Orders, Azan, Ondel Ondel, and Nongkrong, Jakarta Traffic provides an incredibly variable setup, that guarantees endless fun and outstanding replayability. Are you ready to take on the challenge? Join us for Jakarta Traffic and prove yourself as the fastest and most skilled Ojek driver in the city. The streets are waiting for you! -description from the designer