Understanding the "Race" Mechanism in Board Games
The "race" mechanic in board games refers to a competitive dynamic wherein players strive to be the first to achieve a certain goal or reach a particular end state.
Characteristics:
- Goal-Oriented: Players must reach a specific target, such as a physical location or a points threshold.
- Simultaneity: Often all players are competing at the same time, rather than taking turns to advance.
- Speed: Quick decision-making is generally rewarded.
- Direct Competition: Players might be able to directly or indirectly affect each other's progress.
Examples:
- Ticket to Ride: Players race to complete train routes.
- Carcassonne: Players hurry to complete cities, roads, and monasteries.
- The Quest for El Dorado: Players push to be the first to reach the legendary city.
Benefits:
- Adds tension and excitement through direct competition.
- Encourages strategic planning to outpace opponents.
In summary, the "race" mechanic in board games is central to gameplay that revolves around being the first to reach an objective, fostering a tense and engaging experience for players.
Race games published by Phalanx Games
"1941: Race to Moscow" immerses players in the strategic depth of World War II logistics, placing them at the helm of the German Army's endeavor to reach Moscow. Each player commands an Army Group, wrestling with the challenges of supply lines, resource...
1941: Race to Moscow
$115.90
$65.00
A deck-building game with an innovative twist of preparing your missions on the Launch Pad, temporarily removing part of your assets from the deck you play. To win, you must find a balance between the "mission" and "money" parts of your deck and use ...
Rocketmen
$39.95
$29.99
Race and Die Icon Resolution games
Racing themed games with Race
Strategy Game with Race
Race and Dice Rolling games
Race and Pattern Building games
Race to eliminate series of cards before your opponents. Use strategy, quick thinking, and even sabotage to pull ahead in each round. Can you be the first to eliminate all of your cards and dominate the competition?
Elimino!
$0.00
The barons are trying to impress each other and the king by building beautiful castles. When you place tiles to your castle, your baron moves around a path to collect bonuses, and the first to reach 7 coins wins the game. Build high to move more and ...
Castle Builder
$30.00
$23.99
Video Game Theme themed games with Race
Party Game with Race
Race games designed by Franz-Benno Delonge
Now it is time to go railroading in Europa. Just like Transamerica, players work together building a railroad network, but this time it is across Europe instead of the United States. The first to have their five cities connected winds the round - the...
Trans Europa (2018 Edition)
$29.95
America in the 19th century: railroads are booming! Pioneer spirit and vision are everywhere. Everyone wants to be the first to build a railroad network across the country. Each player has five cities and tries to connect them with a shared network ...
Trans America (2015 Edition)
$29.95
$28.00
