Grand National Derby

Published 1996

This is the precursor to Titan: the Arena and Galaxy: The Dark Ages. The theme is horses racing in a steeplechase. Each round represents a fence that the horses must jump. Players bet and then place speed cards on each horse. When all of the horses have a speed card on them, the one with the lowest speed card is eliminated. When there are three horses left (which happens after 5 rounds), the players are paid for their bets on the surviving horses. Earlier bets are worth more. The game in each case is essentially similar to Titan: the Arena except: - There are no special powers, nor special cards. - The deck goes to 0-9, not 0-10. - There are no secret bets. - In four or five player games, each player gets 4 bets. - If there is a tie for lowest card when a round ends, the tied horse furthest on the left is eliminated. (Play does NOT continue as it does in Titan: the Arena or G:tDA)

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Players
2-5 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.71/5
Year
1996
BGG Rating
6.34
BGG Rank
#14462
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Grand National Derby supports 2 to 5 players.
A typical game of Grand National Derby takes about 30 minutes.
Grand National Derby has a complexity rating of 1.71/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Grand National Derby is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Grand National Derby has a rating of 6.34/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 113 ratings. It is ranked #14462 overall.
Grand National Derby was designed by Reiner Knizia. It was published in 1996.