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Tempo

Tempo

ASS Altenburger Spielkarten · 1974
2–620–30 min8+ yrs2.0/5 complexity5.9 BGG46Family
⚡ short answer

How do you play Tempo?

Tempo was Wolfgang Kramer's first published game. In it, each player is given a hand of cards that will affect the movement of six colored pawns. Based on this hand, players place bets regarding the outcome of the race.

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Tempo box art
official art · ASS Altenburger Spielkarten

Tempo was Wolfgang Kramer's first published game. In it, each player is given a hand of cards that will affect the movement of six colored pawns. Based on this hand, players place bets regarding the outcome of the race. Players then proceed to play their race cards to try and ensure their bets were correct.

Tempo is the abstract predecessor of Wolfgang Kramer's Auto-Racing card system. Later games in this family include: Top Race, Detroit-Cleveland Grand Prix, Daytona 500 and Downforce.

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity2.0 / 5
BGG rating5.9 / 10
Vibe
Family
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
20–30 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
8+ yrs

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Q1How much does Tempo cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Tempo cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Tempo?
Tempo is a racing game, for 2–6 players, taking ~20–30 minutes, featuring betting and bluffing. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Tempo — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Tempo support?
Tempo is played by 2–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of Tempo take?
A game of Tempo takes about 20–30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Tempo for?
Tempo is recommended from age 8.
Q7How complex is Tempo?
Tempo has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.
Mechanics & categories
Bluffing →Racing →

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