
- BGG rank
- BGG #789
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Formula D
- 2–10 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2008

Rules assistance for Pole Position: Circuits Pack 1 Italy & China
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Pole Position: Circuits Pack 1 Italy & China is an expansion for Pole Position released in 2024 for 1–6 players, 60–180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by José Joaquín Bernal and its main mechanics are Race, Player Elimination, and Auction / Bidding.
This is an expansion for Pole Position with two fictional circuits. Each circuit has a special rule. The base game is required to play. The box contains the folded double-sided board with a circuit on each side.
Pole Position: Circuits Pack 1 Italy & China supports 1–6 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 Pole Position: Circuits Pack 1 Italy & China is 60–180 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 Pole Position: Circuits Pack 1 Italy & China for ages 14 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.
Pole Position: Circuits Pack 1 Italy & China belongs to these categories: Dice, Racing, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Race, Player Elimination, and Auction / Bidding. 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 Pole Position: Circuits Pack 1 Italy & China are: José Joaquín Bernal. 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 Pole Position: Circuits Pack 1 Italy & China as an expansion for Pole Position. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Pole Position to use it. Check that your edition of Pole Position is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.