Rascals Really Nasty Horse Racing Game for Families and Parties

Gift type: Board Game

Perfect pick for: family game fans, party games lovers, strategy game players, novelty gift seekers, board game collectors

Estimated Price: £18.68

Experience the thrilling chaos of the racecourse in your own living room with the Rascals Really Nasty Horse Racing Game. It invites players to indulge their cunning instincts in a fast-paced contest of bluffing, betting and sabotage. You and up to five others each command a horse, vying not just for speed but for strategic mastery across six races.

The game thrives on mischief, offering a host of ‘Really Nasty’ cards that allow you to trip rival horses, call false starts or even disqualify winners. Betting on horses is as vital as racing, letting you secretly wager on which will cross the finish line first or place well. Movement is determined by dice rolls, with rules for lane-changing, blocking and momentum boosts that inject unpredictability.

No prior knowledge of horse racing is needed, only a willingness to outwit friends and family in spirited rivalry. Designed for 2-6 players, it’s a riotous and engaging treat for gatherings, promising laughter and entertaining mayhem with every round.

Players: 2-6 individuals or teams
Includes horses, jockeys, Really Nasty cards and betting slips
Six-race meeting gameplay with graded horses (1 best to 6 worst)
Race track size approx. 26.8 cm by 26.8 cm, height 7.2 cm
Use dice to determine horse movement lengths
Features rules for lane changes, cornering and blocking
Special momentum zones for early pace, quickening up and strong finishes
Sabotage rivals with Really Nasty cards – fall horses, false starts, disqualifications
Players start with £20,000 cash and betting options
Simple yet strategic gameplay with no horse racing knowledge required
Material mainly plastic and cardboard components
Suitable for family or party play

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The Rascals Really Nasty Horse Racing Game stands out as an engaging and delightfully devious board game that quickly draws players into its chaotic race meetings. From my first few plays, it was clear this game rewards strategy and social cunning over simply being the fastest horse on the track. The game handles well for all ages, since no prior knowledge of horse racing is needed, and the rules are straightforward yet allow for deep gameplay.

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The core mechanic of betting on horses while simultaneously sabotaging other players with ‘Really Nasty’ cards creates tremendous tension and laughter around the table. Players must decide when to back their own horse or cleverly wager on rivals, constantly adapting to the shifting dynamics of each race. Movement determined by dice keeps things unpredictable, while lane-changing and blocking add tactical layers.

One highlight is the inclusion of various troublemaking cards and the surprise of the riderless horse, which add havoc and prevent gameplay from becoming predictable. While the components are modest, and some may note the plastic horses lack the charm of past editions, this is more than compensated by the fun-filled experience with friends or family gatherings. Overall, it is a well-balanced party game that blends bluffing, betting, and horse racing excitement into one entertaining package.

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