The Magnificent Race

Published 1975

Fun game where 2-4 players use various means of travel to win the race. You buy cards to gain advantages in the mini races on certain types of modes of travel. The races are conducted with marbles in a spinning roulette style wheel with only one hole. The marble that lands in the hole wins that race and moves 3 pegs along the race track from NY around the world to NY. Beware of the purple marble though. He is the non player Dastardly Dan and he is in every race and may indeed win the game! This game bears a very vague resemblance to Wacky Races and may have been inspired by the cartoon, though one is not a reprint of the other. Game Parts: Spinner Deck of 24 Advantage Cards 4 Vehicles Player Boards 4 Player Arrows 20 Marbles (5 of each color, yellow, orange, green, blue) 1 "Dastardly" Dan Marble (Purple) Money in $10,000 and $5,000 bills Travel Peg board 5 White Pegs 1 Six Sided Die

Mechanics

Betting and Bluffing Betting/Wagering Roll / Spin and Move

Categories

Children's Game Nautical Racing Trains Transportation

Designers

Bill Cooke

Publishers

Palitoy Ltd. Parker Brothers Toltoys
The Magnificent Race

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
1 hours
Weight
Light — 1.16/5
Year
1975
BGG Rating
6.33
BGG Rank
#10161
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

The Magnificent Race supports 2 to 4 players.
A typical game of The Magnificent Race takes about 60 minutes.
The Magnificent Race has a complexity rating of 1.16/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for The Magnificent Race is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
The Magnificent Race has a rating of 6.33/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 310 ratings. It is ranked #10161 overall.
The Magnificent Race was designed by Bill Cooke. It was published in 1975.