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2020BGG rank #6,094

The Great Race

by Maxence Vaché · Platypus Game

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Players2–4
Time60m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age10+

About the game

What is The Great Race?

Place yourself in the 1930s, at the wheel of your halftrack, where you will experience the most incredible human adventure. It is more than a race. It is THE race. The Great Race will take you across continents, to face countless dangers and difficulties. You may have to take reckless risks to finally cross the finish line to the cheers of the crowd. Your crew consists of mechanics, scouts and an escort that you will have to mobilize to accomplish the impossible. Welcome to The Great Race adventure.

How it plays

Mechanics

Deck, Bag, and Pool BuildingEnd Game BonusesNetwork and Route BuildingOpen DraftingPick-up and DeliverWorker Placement, Different Worker Types

On the shelf

Categories

ExplorationRacingTransportation

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