
- BGG rank
- BGG #28,719
- BGG rating
- 5.2
Carmarace
- 2–6 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2014

Rules assistance for Horse Race
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Horse Race is a board game released in 2005 for 2–8 players and 15–60 minutes per game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Open Drafting.
A horse-racing game that uses dice for horse movement and cards for your "bets". Summary: There is no wagering in this game. You simply gain money by the cards you have in your hand. The numbered card you have in your hand corresponds to the horse on the track (horse #2 is a 2 on the card, horse#11 is a Jack, etc.) Movement of the horse is rolled for (if you roll a 3, move horse #3 one space). Play goes on until one horse reaches the end. Whoever has the most cards in their hand of the horse that has won wins the pot. Poker chips are needed for this game, but they are to keep track of points. At least 4 variants are needed. Contents: 11 horses 1 deck of playing cards 2 dice and a set of rules
Horse Race supports 2–8 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 Horse Race is 15–60 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.
Horse Race 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.
Horse Race belongs to these categories: Card Game, Dice, and Racing. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Open Drafting. 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 catalogue lists Horse Race 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.