Daytona 500

Published 1990

Six little plastic cars race around the big Daytona track. The track is three spaces wide except for a sweeping curve at either end. In the curves, the track narrows to two lanes. The outer lane is a passing lane, requiring twice as many movement points to use and in which a car may not end its turn. Movement points come from play of the special deck of cards. Selecting a card from your hand, you move each of the cars on the card the prescribed number of spaces, trying to position your own car or cars most advantageously while leaving your opponents blocked. Before each race, the six cars are auctioned off, and you bid for them based on the cards in your hand. Suggested game length is three races (each race lasts about 20 minutes), enough to give the luck of the draw a chance to even out.

Publishers

Daytona 500

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
1.16667 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.78/5
Year
1990
BGG Rating
7.13
BGG Rank
#3265
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Daytona 500 supports 2 to 4 players. The community rates it best at 3 players.
A typical game of Daytona 500 takes about 70 minutes.
Daytona 500 has a complexity rating of 1.78/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Daytona 500 is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Daytona 500 has a rating of 7.13/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 1,037 ratings. It is ranked #3265 overall.
Daytona 500 was designed by Wolfgang Kramer. It was published in 1990.