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Great Race, The

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Welcome to the Great Race. Take part in the greatest motoring adventure of the 1930s. At the wheel of your caterpillar, you will drive in the footsteps of Andre Citroen's... (read more)

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Reviews

mostly positive, 79% of all reviews are favorable

Playtime

60 minutes

Published

2020

Age

10+

Publisher

Platypus Games

Players

2 to 4 players

Designer

Maxence Vaché

Playstyle

Relaxed

Game's Categories

Strategy Game, Open Drafting, Worker Placement, Exploration, Pick-up and Deliver, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, and Transportation

Great Race, The

Description

Welcome to the Great Race. Take part in the greatest motoring adventure of the 1930s. At the wheel of your caterpillar, you will drive in the footsteps of Andre Citroen's Central African expedition. Or you will cross the lush jungles of South America. With your crew of scouts, mechanics, and escorts, you will overcome the obstacles that stand in your way.

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Strategy Game

Themes

Mechanics

Publishers

Platypus Games
Platypus Game

Designer

Maxence Vaché

Editor

François-Gilles Ricard

Artist

François Launay

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