
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Hollywood Racers: Racers of the Lost Arena
- 2–6 players
- 30–60 min
- 2022

2022
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Hollywood Racers is a board game released in 2022 for 2–6 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Phil Vizcarro and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Take That, and Modular Board.
20XX. In the wake of a global pandemic, government around the world have decided to forbid all form of art and entertainment, deemed harmful and dangerous to the people. With movies now banned, Hollywood is no more than a no-man's land. But unbeknownst to many, there's a bunch of wacky drivers, clandestinely gathering in a huge movie studio, where they engage in completely crazy races, going through movie set after movie set, in search of glory, useful items... and Effixium (especially Effixium). Which of these "Hollywood Racers" will win the ultimate race ? Gameplay: On your turn you may choose to perform up to 3 actions among: Move, Use one of your vehicle's abilities, ram, honk or repair. Each track (movie set) has different rules and you will have to adapt and use them to your advantage in order to outsmart your opponents. The first player who manages to reach the finish line with his two vehicles wins the race.
Hollywood Racers 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 Hollywood Racers is 30–60 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 Hollywood Racers 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.
Hollywood Racers has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Hollywood Racers belongs to these categories: Humor, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Racing. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Take That, and Modular Board. 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 Hollywood Racers are: Phil Vizcarro. 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 Hollywood Racers 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.