- BGG rank
- BGG #1,976
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Ave Caesar
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 1989
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,084
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Ausgebremst
1993
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- 3–6 players
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.6/5
For 3 players
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Ausgebremst is a board game released in 1993 for 3–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Wolfgang Riedesser and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Race, and Track Movement.
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About the game
Using the basic system pioneered in Ave Caesar, this racing game casts the players as race car drivers. Players use cards to move their cars forward a number of spaces, however the tracks often have 'choke' points where few cars can race side-by-side (not unlike Kramer's Detroit/Cleveland Grand Prix system). The track is constructed from three double-sided half-boards, which can be combined in a number of different ways for easier and harder tracks. For the advanced game, each player's movement cards can be divided different ways, depending on the strategy that he wishes to employ for the given track.
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Publishers
- ASS Altenburger Spielkarten
Questions and answers
Ausgebremst supports 3–6 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 Ausgebremst is 45 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 Ausgebremst for ages 10 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.
Ausgebremst has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Ausgebremst belongs to these categories: Racing and Sports. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Race, and Track Movement. 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 Ausgebremst are: Wolfgang Riedesser. 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 Ausgebremst 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.