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The A-Team: B.A. Lends a Hand in the Race for the Formula
1984
Rules assistance for The A-Team: B.A. Lends a Hand in the Race for the Formula
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 30 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for The A-Team: B.A. Lends a Hand in the Race for the Formula
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The A-Team: B.A. Lends a Hand in the Race for the Formula is a board game released in 1984 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
In The A-Team - B.A. Lends a Hand in the Race for the Formula the top-secret formula for a famous soft drink has been stolen by a crafty madman and his evil band. They are holding it for ransom at the island fortress from which they operate. The internationally renowned company that owns the formula has hired The A-Team to go into the fortress and retrieve it before the public - and Wall Street - find out about it! The madman knows that The A-Team is on to him so he has set up a deadly game which they must play once inside the fortress. Dressed in outfits to look like fortress guards, The A-Team members must work alone to find the formula. But Hannibal is crafty, too. He has sent B.A. in ahead of the others to infiltrate. B.A. knows "where it's at" and so he'll be there to help you in your mission. Good luck.
Editions
- The A-Team: B.A. Lends a Hand in the Race for the FormulaenParker Brothers1984
- The A-Team: B.A. Lends a Hand in the Race for the FormulaenParker Brothers1984
- The A-Team: B.A. Lends a Hand in the Race for the FormulaClipper1984
- Agence tous risques, la formule secrètefrParker Brothers1984
- The A-Team: Jagd auf die GeheimformeldeParker Brothers1984
- A-TeamesParker Brothers1984
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Publishers
- Parker Brothers
- Clipper
Questions and answers
The A-Team: B.A. Lends a Hand in the Race for the 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 The A-Team: B.A. Lends a Hand in the Race for the Formula is 30 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 The A-Team: B.A. Lends a Hand in the Race for the 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.
The A-Team: B.A. Lends a Hand in the Race for the Formula 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.
The A-Team: B.A. Lends a Hand in the Race for the Formula belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. 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 The A-Team: B.A. Lends a Hand in the Race for the 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.