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XLR8
2008
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XLR8 is a board game released in 2008 for 2–6 players and ages 7 and up.
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About the game
From publisher http://www.drtoy.com/awards/product.php?ProductID=6158 : XLR8™ is an exciting, math-based card game where the first player to reach 200 miles per hour wins! It is easy to learn and fun for the whole family! Each player is dealt 5 cards and the remaining cards are placed face down in the center of the table to be used as the draw pile. Players should maintain 5 cards in their hand at all times until they hit “Top Speed.” Players do this by drawing after each turn. At the end of their turn, players must call out their current speed. To start the game, players place a card from their hand on the playing surface in front of them, face up. This is the “Speed Pile.” Players have their own active speed piles they are trying to increase to 200MPH. Players track their speed using their “Speed-O-Meter” by adjusting the wheel at the end of each turn. This process is repeated until someone reaches “Top Speed,” but players must try to avoid the Blow Out, Caution, and Pit Stop cards along the way! Start your engines, you are ready to play!
Editions
- XLR8ENThe United States Playing Card Company2008
Questions and answers
XLR8 supports 2–6 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 catalogue lists XLR8 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.
XLR8 has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
XLR8 belongs to these categories: Card Game and Math. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed XLR8 and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists XLR8 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.