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Quarter Pole

Quarter Pole

Action Games & Sports Studio · 1987
2–6240 min8+ yrs6.0 BGG9
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Unique horse racing game where each player guides a stable of horses through a program of eight races, where purse money is won and where the majority of races are "claiming" races where the players can acquire other players' horses.

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Unique horse racing game where each player guides a stable of horses through a program of eight races, where purse money is won and where the majority of races are "claiming" races where the players can acquire other players' horses. Each horse is assigned a value, so stable owners must be careful not to drop a horse in class so much that the horse is snagged by another owner. There are ten race programs that each dictate a different combination of Claiming, Stakes, Fast and Sloppy races. Each horse has a card with a set of numbers for each quarter of the track. A spinner determines which number in the quarter's set is used for movement. The board has bonus spaces. The cards have bonus moves for horses that are "mudders" when entered into races with a sloppy track. The game winner is based on highest stable value added to cash in hand after the eighth and final race. Advanced rules include betting options.

The game was later released as a computer horse racing simulation with Daily Racing Form like past performances and other additional features under the same name. The computer game is still available along with equestrian related stained glass, an odd combination of products.

game anatomy
BGG rating6.0 / 10
Play time
240 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
8+ yrs
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Q3How do you play Quarter Pole?
Quarter Pole is a children's game game, for 2–6 players, taking ~240 minutes, featuring roll / spin and move. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Quarter Pole — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Quarter Pole support?
Quarter Pole is played by 2–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of Quarter Pole take?
A game of Quarter Pole takes about 240 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Quarter Pole for?
Quarter Pole is recommended from age 8.
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