Quick answer

Integrate the Motor Pool expansion by first ensuring you have the core game, then adding the vehicle miniatures, cards, and tokens according to the expansion rules. Follow the steps below for a smooth setup.

What the Motor Pool expansion adds

The Motor Pool expansion introduces vehicle combat and movement to Cyberpunk 2077: Gangs of Night City. It includes new vehicle miniatures, action cards, and tokens that change how gangs control the streets. The expansion requires the core game to play and is designed for 2-4 players.

Before you start: core game required

This expansion cannot be played on its own. You must own the Cyberpunk 2077: Gangs of Night City core game. The expansion adds vehicle-related components that integrate with the core game's gangs, territories, and combat systems. If you haven't played the core game yet, play a few rounds first to understand the base rules before adding vehicles.

How to set up the Motor Pool expansion

  1. 1. Prepare the core game: Set up the core game board, gang cards, and tokens as usual. Do not add any expansion components yet. Ensure all players have chosen their gangs and understand the basic rules. Common mistake: skipping the core game setup and trying to add expansion components first. Always start with the core game fully set up.
  2. 2. Add the Motor Pool vehicle deck: Shuffle the Motor Pool vehicle cards and place them face down near the board. Each player draws one vehicle card at the start of the game (or as specified by the expansion rules). Place the corresponding vehicle miniature on the board in their starting territory. Checkpoint: verify that each vehicle miniature matches the card drawn. Mismatched miniatures can cause confusion later.
  3. 3. Integrate vehicle action cards: Separate the vehicle action cards from the core game action deck. Shuffle them into the core action deck. These cards allow players to move vehicles, attack with vehicles, or use special vehicle abilities. Common mistake: forgetting to shuffle vehicle cards evenly. Make sure the deck is well-mixed so vehicle actions appear naturally during the game.
  4. 4. Place vehicle tokens: Place the vehicle damage tokens, speed tokens, and any other vehicle-related tokens near the board. These are used to track vehicle health and movement modifiers during gameplay. Checkpoint: ensure you have all tokens from the expansion. Missing tokens can break vehicle rules. Count them against the component list.
  5. 5. Review vehicle rules: Read the Motor Pool rule sheet thoroughly. Key rules include: vehicles can move through enemy territories without stopping, vehicle attacks ignore cover, and vehicles can be destroyed after taking enough damage. Clarify any questions before starting. Common mistake: assuming vehicles follow the same movement rules as gangs. Vehicles have unique movement and combat rules that differ from infantry.
  6. 6. Begin play with vehicles active: Start the game as normal. On a player's turn, they can use vehicle action cards to activate their vehicle. Vehicles can move, attack, or use special abilities. Remember that vehicles can be targeted by enemy gangs and other vehicles. Checkpoint: remind all players that vehicles are vulnerable. A destroyed vehicle removes the card from the game, so use them strategically.

Product facts

  • Cyberpunk 2077: Gangs of Night City Motor Pool (Kickstarter Pre-Order Special): This is a Kickstarter exclusive expansion that requires the Cyberpunk 2077: Gangs of Night City core game to play. It includes vehicle miniatures and new gameplay elements. If you backed the Kickstarter or pre-ordered, you get exclusive vehicle content not available in retail. Make sure you have the core game ready before opening the expansion.

    Cyberpunk 2077: Gangs of Night City Motor Pool (Kickstarter Pre-Order Special)

    Cyberpunk 2077: Gangs of Night City Motor Pool (Kickstarter Pre-Order Special)