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Shooting Star
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Pit Formula
2017
Rules assistance for Pit Formula
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20–40 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Pit Formula
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Pit Formula is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Sandro Tomasetti and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Modular Board.
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About the game
In a formula race not only about cars and pilots, lead a crew of brilliant mechanics who will insanely fast put the racing cars back on track! Pit Crew is a frenetic board game that will require concentration and fast thinking. During each race you will be presented to a series of car components to fix. Each component is resolved with a different math operation: sum, subtraction, multiplication and open interval between numbers. Every player will resolve those operations simultaneously as they look for the answers on the tokens over the table. Be freaky fast to resolve your pitting car issues and win the race! Admin Note: Pit Crew (2017) by BGC Editora is not the same game as Pit Crew (2017) (aka Pit Crew - A Geoff Engelstein Game) by Stronghold Games.
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Publishers
- Cyber Rhino Studios
- BGC Editora
Questions and answers
Pit Formula supports 2–4 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 Pit Formula is 20–40 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 Pit Formula for ages 7 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.
Pit Formula 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.
Pit Formula belongs to these categories: Card Game, Action / Dexterity, and Racing. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Simultaneous Action Selection, 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 Pit Formula are: Sandro Tomasetti. 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 Pit Formula 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.