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Alphabet Race
1976
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- 2–5 players
- 15 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.0/5
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Alphabet Race is a board game released in 1976 for 2–5 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Gerlinde Mader and Sallent Hermanos and its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement and Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
Try to name a word which begins with the letter A and with B and then with C - so on through to Z. That won't be too difficult! But when the word you name has also to belong to a particular group or type of thing, the whole thing becomes much more tricky! A word game. On a board with 20 letters from A to Z, the players try to move to the last letter by finding words. The players get cards with a generic term and have to think of a word, which falls under this term. In the beginning the players start with the letter A. They have 30 seconds of time. If they cannot come up with a letter the card goes to the next player on the left, who now has to think of a proper word. If the player finds a suitable word, he moves to the next letter. As soon as one player reaches the letter Z the game ends. A fun language skills game for Ages 7 - 12.
Editions
- Alphabet RaceenOtto Maier Verlag1986
- 1000 Namen von A-ZenOtto Maier Verlag1976
- Word WhizdeRavensburger AG1997
- 1000 NamendeRavensburger AG1996
- 1000 WoordenRavensburger AG1994
- Tausend NamendeOtto Maier Verlag1992
- 1000 NAVNE/NAVN/Namn/nimeäRavensburger AG1989
- Mille MotsfrOtto Maier Verlag1987
- 1000 NamendeOtto Maier Verlag1986
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Publishers
- Otto Maier Verlag
- Ravensburger AG
Questions and answers
Alphabet Race supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Alphabet Race is 15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Alphabet Race for ages 7 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Alphabet Race has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Alphabet Race belongs to these categories: Word Game and Educational. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement and Simultaneous Action Selection. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Alphabet Race are: Gerlinde Mader and Sallent Hermanos. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Alphabet Race as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.