Jockey

Published 1973

A card-driven horse race game in which players secretly bet on either a winner, a second-place horse, or a double of the two. Each of the four horses can be moved by any player. Some of the cards allow specific movement of one horse a number of spaces; the rest of the cards can move any of the horses, but only one that is in a certain position in the race when the card is played. 1970s releases by Ravensburger Spieleverlag GmbH are reportedly the same as the 2001 re-release by Berliner Spielkarten, a new division of Ravensburger Spieleverlag GmbH. Components and graphics have changed (some early Ravensburger Spieleverlag GmbH editions had metal horses and/or felt "boards"), but reportedly the rules have remained unchanged. Jockey was also published in the Ravensburger Casino Series.

Mechanics

Betting and Bluffing Betting/Wagering Grid Movement Hand Management Paper-and-Pencil

Categories

Animals Racing Sports

Designers

S. Spencer

Publishers

Berliner Spielkarten Buchclub Grow Jogos e Brinquedos Hallmark Games Otto Maier Verlag Ravensburger Spieleverlag GmbH
Jockey

Game Info

Players
2-6 Players
Time
45 min
Weight
Light — 1.48/5
Year
1973
BGG Rating
6.37
BGG Rank
#8815
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Jockey supports 2 to 6 players.
A typical game of Jockey takes about 45 minutes.
Jockey has a complexity rating of 1.48/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Jockey is 12+.
Jockey has a rating of 6.37/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 373 ratings. It is ranked #8815 overall.
Jockey was designed by S. Spencer. It was published in 1973.