- BGG rank
- BGG #17,472
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Raptor Race
2024
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Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 20 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Raptor Race is a board game released in 2024 for 2–5 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Inon Kohn and its main mechanics are Race and Dice Rolling.
About the game
Help your raptors race through the prehistoric landscape to the finish line. Use the dice to move the right raptors forward step by step, pay close attention to your opponents’ moves and try to get your Top 3 into the right positions when the first raptor crosses the finish line. —description from the publisher
Questions and answers
Raptor Race supports 2–5 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 Raptor Race is 20 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 Raptor Race for ages 6 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.
Raptor 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.
Raptor Race belongs to these categories: Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Race and Dice Rolling. 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 Raptor Race are: Inon Kohn. 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 Raptor 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.