- BGG rank
- BGG #11,853
- BGG rating
- 6.4
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- 2–5 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 1989
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,739
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Donkey Derby
2016
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- 2–5 players
- 25–35 min
- 9+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Donkey Derby
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Donkey Derby is a board game released in 2016 for 2–5 players, 25–35 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Walter Müller and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Betting and Bluffing.
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About the game
In the race game Donkey Derby, each player moves each of the five donkeys. Players bet on the future winner. If you make the right bet early, you'll get many victory points in the end. Bet later, and you can better estimate the finish and get points more safely. But the die plays a role as well: Should I advance my favorite with the "3" I've rolled, or should I try to roll a higher number? If my luck with the die doesn't meet my calculations, the malicious joy of the other players is guaranteed. When the first three donkeys have crossed the finish line, the player with the most points wins.
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- OPEN'N PLAY
- Gemblo Company
- Playte
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- franjos Spieleverlag
Questions and answers
Donkey Derby 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 Donkey Derby is 25–35 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 Donkey Derby for ages 9 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.
Donkey Derby 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.
Donkey Derby belongs to these categories: Racing. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Betting and Bluffing. 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 Donkey Derby are: Walter Müller. 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 Donkey Derby 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.