Downforce*
Downforce is a fast-paced and exhilarating board game that captures the intense world of motor racing. Combining elements of card-driven gameplay, bidding, and betting, it offers a thrilling race experience for 2-6 players.
Gameplay Overview
- High-Stakes Racing Theme: Players engage in bidding for million-dollar race cars and racing them on the track.
- Strategic Card Play: Use cards to speed your car around the track, while also strategically moving your opponents' cars.
- Betting and Victory Margin: Players make secret bets on race outcomes, with victory hinging on crucial moments and maneuvers.
Special Features
- Variable Player Powers: Adds replayability with different abilities for players.
- Enhanced Game Design: Focus on aesthetics, including car designs, card layout, and board details, enhancing the overall experience.
- Legacy of Top Race: Based on Wolfgang Kramer's award-winning design, refined over years to a near-perfect formula.
Conclusion
Downforce is perfect for players who love the thrill of racing and strategic gameplay. It offers a unique combination of high-speed racing, tactical card play, and the excitement of betting, all wrapped in a visually appealing package. It's particularly appealing to those who enjoy games with a competitive edge and fast-paced decision-making.
Nominated for 3 awards.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 20 - 40 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
We like Downforce so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 16 in All games from the Top100 "Hunter & Cron Award 2019" list 🇩🇪
- Position 24 in The best board games for 2 to 6 people 👯♀️-👨👩👦👧👦👧
- Position 12 in The Best "Boardgames Australia Awards🇦🇺" Winners and Nominees
- Position 8 in The best games from Rob Daviau 🇺🇸👨
- Position 3 in The best games from Wolfgang Kramer 🇩🇪👨
- Position 10 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2018 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 19 in The best games released in 2017📆
- Position 5 in The best games with betting & bluffing
- Position 29 in The best games with players having different skills
- Position 22 in The best "Origins Awards" winners & nominees
- Position 23 in The best player elimination board, card & dice games
- Position 6 in The best racing board, card & dice games 🏁
- Position 6 in The best sports board games 👟
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