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Shoestring Racer

Shoestring Racer

Spirit Racing and Entertainments · 1983
2–690 min10+ yrs7.2 BGG10
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How do you play Shoestring Racer?

From the game's introduction "Shoestring Racer is a game about racing at the bottom end of the financial spectrum, where getting a bike built at all is a triumph of determination over lack of cash.

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Shoestring Racer box art
official art · Spirit Racing and Entertainments

From the game's introduction

"Shoestring Racer is a game about racing at the bottom end of the financial spectrum, where getting a bike built at all is a triumph of determination over lack of cash. The first part of the game represents the panic-stricken rushing around to get the racing goodies in the last fortnight before the racing season starts and the second part is the actual race, in which you discover whether your hastily assembled pile of bits is a potential winner."

Components

  • Board featuring racetrack on one side, buildup grid on the other.
  • 8 page rules booklet (A5 size).
  • Movement Aid sheet (A4) giving examples of various moves.
  • 2 decks of cards/tiles "Shop" and "Practice".
  • pad of score sheets.
  • plastic bike tokens.
game anatomy
BGG rating7.2 / 10
Play time
90 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
10+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q3How do you play Shoestring Racer?
Shoestring Racer is a racing game, for 2–6 players, taking ~90 minutes, featuring chit-pull system. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Shoestring Racer — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Shoestring Racer support?
Shoestring Racer is played by 2–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of Shoestring Racer take?
A game of Shoestring Racer takes about 90 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Shoestring Racer for?
Shoestring Racer is recommended from age 10.
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