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- BGG rating
- 7.1
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Breakaway Rider
1963
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- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
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Breakaway Rider is a board game released in 1963 for 2–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Pierre Jacquot and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
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About the game
Simple card game of cycle racing. Players fight to hold the yellow jersey when the race ends. Players are dealt 6 cards and draw a 7th before playing a pace card, and any additional modifiers. There are 84 pace cards numbered between 39 and 50, Spurts (which add 2 to your pace), Headwind (which subtract -2 from your pace) and Mountains (which ensure that no one can take the lead from the current player). One player starts as the race leader with a yellow token, and plays a speed card. Successive players must match the leader's pace to stay in the Peleton (the race pack), and each enjoys a +2 to their pace card simulating the benefit of decreased wind resistance. If a player falls more than 2 behind the pack, than they draw chips (representing minutes) equal to the difference from their card and the race pace. If a player starts his turn not in the Peleton, than he does not get the +2 slipstream bonus. If a player plays a card that is faster than the race leader, they either take the lead, or make up time until they catch the Peleton. If they take the lead, they take the yellow token, and successive players must now match their tempo. You must play Headwinds when you draw them, and you can use Spurts as you like. You play Mountain cards on yourself or the race leader, and they prevent anyone from passing the leader, and they also remove the 2 km slipstream bonus that other player otherwise enjoy. The race ends when the deck runs out. The player holding the yellow token wins and scores a point, the other players lose points equal to the chips in front of them. Timing is everything if you plan to win.
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Publishers
- Pegasus Spiele
- PS-Games
- Raven Distribution
- Ubik
- Miro Company
- Piatnik
- F.X. Schmid
- Casper
- Pro Ludo
- Kuckuck & Straps
Questions and answers
Breakaway Rider supports 2–6 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 Breakaway Rider is 20 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 Breakaway Rider for ages 8 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.
Breakaway Rider has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Breakaway Rider belongs to these categories: Card Game, Racing, and Sports. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Breakaway Rider are: Pierre Jacquot. 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 Breakaway Rider 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.