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Rules assistance for Formula D: The "Shortcut"
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–10 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
Rules assistant for Formula D: The "Shortcut"
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Formula D: The "Shortcut" is an expansion for Formula D released in 2008 for 2–10 players and 60 minutes per game. It was designed by Laurent Lavaur and Eric Randall and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
This little expansion only needs to be printed out and added on Formula D’s board. It adds a bit more chaos to a track already has more than its fair share. The "Shortcut" allows the driver to cut the corner short and potentially gain a big lead. Watch out though, the gates may not be open and you may let your competitor through instead! Expands: Formula D
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- asmodee
Questions and answers
Formula D: The "Shortcut" 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: The "Shortcut" 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.
Formula D: The "Shortcut" has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Formula D: The "Shortcut" belongs to these categories: Racing, Expansion for Base-game, and Sports. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, 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: The "Shortcut" 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: The "Shortcut" 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.