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- BGG #789
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Formula D
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- 7.3
Formule Dé
1991
Rules assistance for Formule Dé
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- 2–10 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Formule Dé
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Formule Dé is a board game released in 1991 for 2–10 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Laurent Lavaur and Eric Randall and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
Formule Dé is a fast-paced racing game in which the cars' top speeds are limited by having to end a certain number of turns in each curve of the racetrack. This can be tricky, because although players can regulate their speeds by choosing which gear to be in and each gear allows a certain range of movement, the exact amount is determined randomly. Great fun for a big group. The base game came with: a d20 dice Ten plastic cars (2 blue, 2 red, 2 white, 2 green, 2 yellow, one in each colour with a black heck spoiler) one circuits 1&2 (Monaco, Hockenheim or Silverstone) Rulebook Racing sheets Ten gear markers (2 blue, 2 red, 2 white, 2 green, 2 yellow) This was the first release of a game of the family Formule Dé/Formula Dé/Formula D. Formule Dé was released 1991 by Ludodélire. In 1997, the second release Formula De came from Descartes Editeur. And the newest release from asmodee came in 2008. Ludodélire published 13 courses for Formule Dé, 1 World Championchip expansion and a mini Variant (called Formula D). Expanded by: (Ludodélire Expansions) Formule Dé Circuit № 1: Grand Prix de MONACO (included in french edition) Formule Dé Circuit № 2: FRANCE – Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Formule Dé Circuit № 3: GRAN PREMIO D'ITALIA – Autodromo Nazionale Monza Formule Dé Circuit № 4: GROSSER PREIS VON DEUTSCHLAND – Hockenheim Ring (included in german edition) Formule Dé Circuit № 5: GRAND PRIX DE BELGIQUE – Circuit de Spa – Francorchamps Formule Dé Circuit № 6: GRANDE PREMIO DE PORTUGAL – Circuito do Estoril (included in portuguese edition) Formule Dé Circuit № 7: BRITISH GRAND PRIX – Silverstone Circuit (included in british edition) Formule Dé Circuit № 8: GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA – Circuit de Catalunya Formule Dé Circuit № 9: GRAND PRIX DU CANADA – Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Formule Dé Circuit № 10: GRANDE PREMIO DE BRASIL – Circuito do Interlagos Formule Dé Circuit № 11: JAPAN GRAND PRIX – Suzuka Circuit Formule Dé Circuit № 12: SOUTH of AFRICA GRAND PRIX – Kyalami Circuit Formule Dé Circuit № 13: SAN MARINO – Autodromo Enzo & Dino Ferrari Formule Dé: World Championship Re-implemented by: Formula Dé Formula D
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Descartes Editeur
- Ludodélire
Questions and answers
Formule Dé 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 Formule Dé is 120 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 Formule Dé for ages 12 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.
Formule Dé 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.
Formule Dé belongs to these categories: Racing and Sports. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. 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 Formule Dé 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 Formule Dé 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.