
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,190
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Formula Dé Mini
- 2–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2002

Rules assistance for Formula D: Circuits 4 – Grand Prix of Baltimore & Buddh
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Formula D: Circuits 4 – Grand Prix of Baltimore & Buddh is an expansion for Formula D released in 2013 for 2–10 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Laurent Lavaur and Eric Randall and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Dice Rolling.
Game description from the publisher: Formula D: Circuits 4 - Baltimore & India is an expansion board for the Formula D board game with two new tracks on a double-sided game board. Designed to be one of the fastest circuits of the championship, the Formula 1 circuit of Buddh, India stretches over three miles. Beware of your opponents as the circuit has improved overtaking possibilities, adding interesting twists and turns to the game! And if you've got nerves of steel, you'll need them as you push the pedal to the metal on the Baltimore street racing circuit. Have fun managing your timing between braking and pushing your car to its limits so you can take-off like a rocket as you come out of corners!
Formula D: Circuits 4 – Grand Prix of Baltimore & Buddh supports 2–10 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 Formula D: Circuits 4 – Grand Prix of Baltimore & Buddh is 60 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 Formula D: Circuits 4 – Grand Prix of Baltimore & Buddh for ages 14 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.
Formula D: Circuits 4 – Grand Prix of Baltimore & Buddh has a complexity rating of 2.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Formula D: Circuits 4 – Grand Prix of Baltimore & Buddh belongs to these categories: Racing, Expansion for Base-game, and Sports. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Dice Rolling. 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 Formula D: Circuits 4 – Grand Prix of Baltimore & Buddh are: Laurent Lavaur and Eric Randall. 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 Formula D: Circuits 4 – Grand Prix of Baltimore & Buddh as an expansion for Formula D. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Formula D to use it. Check that your edition of Formula D is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.