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Zygomatic Formula D Board Game | Race Car Strategy Game | Fun Auto Racing Game for Adults | Ages 14+ |2-10 Players | Average Playtime 60 Minutes | Made by Zygomatic
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Brand | Zygomatic |
Material | Cardboard |
Theme | Car,Race |
Genre | Strategy |
Number of Players | 2-10 |
About this item
- HIGH-STAKES RACING: Experience the excitement of Formula One-style racing in this thrilling board game.
- IMMERSIVE GAMEPLAY: Get immersed in the world of competitive racing with quick turnaround for back-to-back games.
- DUAL-SIDED TRACKS: Enjoy the versatility of two-sided tracks, fully compatible with different and previous versions.
- RE-RELEASED CLASSIC: Formula D is a re-release of Formula Dé, featuring several improvements and updates.
- COMPETE TO WIN: Race simulated cars with the goal of crossing the finish line first and claim victory.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 11.75 x 4 x 11.75 inches |
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Item Weight | 4.57 pounds |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | 2914849648 |
Item model number | FD01 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
Best Sellers Rank | #57,700 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #1,678 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | January 21, 2009 |
Language | English |
Department | Strategy & Adventure Games |
Manufacturer | Asmodee |
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Formula D Board Game
From the Manufacturer
Formula D transports you into the turbulent world of Formula 1: Don't lose control of the engine in the last bottleneck, master the chicane, stick to your opponent's back wheels, take advantage of the slip stream and then coolly overtake him. A Formula 1 driver has to be willing to take risks and be able to plan ahead... at least if you want to get to the very top of the winner's podium. Formula D also adds an alternate version of play including the suspense of illegal racing on the streets of the big cities. Anything goes: customized cars, nitro fuel injection, skidding in roundabouts, unfair tricks. The game principles always stay the same, but different cars, rules and circuits come into play.
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Formula D transports you into the turbulent world of Formula 1. A high-stakes car racing game with quick turnaround, makes for multiple games back-to-back! |
Players race simulated cars and compete to cross the finish line first. Formula D also adds an alternate version of play, including the suspense of illegal racing on the streets of the big cities. |
Don't lose control of the engine in the last bottleneck. Master the chicane, stick to your opponent's back wheels, take advantage of the slipstream and then coolly overtake them! |
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A re-release of the classic Formula De, with several enhancements. This updated version features a racing track on one side and a street track on the other. The two-sided tracks are fully compatible with previous versions of the game. |
Anything goes: customized cars, nitro fuel injection, skidding in roundabouts, unfair tricks. The game principles always stay the same, but different cars, rules and circuits come into play. |
A Formula 1 driver has to be willing to take risks and be able to plan ahead... at least if you want to get to the very top of the winner's podium! |
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Formula D | Formula D Singapore / Docks Expansion | Formula D Valencia / Hockenheim Expansion | Formula D Chicago / Sebring Expansion | Formula D Austin / Nevada Expansion | Formula D Baltimore / Buddh Expansion | |
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Type of Game | Board Game | Board Game | Board Game | Board Game | Board Game | Board Game |
Number of Players | 2-10 Players | 2-10 Players | 2-10 Players | 2-10 Players | 2-10 Players | 2-10 Players |
Average Playtime | 60 Minutes | 60 Minutes | 60 Minutes | 60 Minutes | 60 Minutes | 60 Minutes |
Recommended Player Age | 8+ | 8+ | 8+ | 8+ | 8+ | 8+ |
Game Objectives | Formula D is a high stakes Formula One type racing game where the players race simulated cars with the hope of crossing the finish line first. | A high-speed Formula 1 race through the streets of Singapore will try even the most experienced Formula D fans! The Docks invite you to drive faster and crash more spectacularly than you ever imagined possible! | Push yourself through the Nordkurve and manage the incredibly steep hairpin turns on the Hockenheim or speed through Valencia, Spain in an illegal street race. | Alternate between straight stretches, quick curves, and slow, technical turns in Sebring or drive wild through the streets of Chicago's East Park, which offers an urban terrain alternating between curves and straightaways. | Rev your engines on the highly challenging professional Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas or survive the death-defying jump over the Colorado River in their attempts to win the Nevada track! | Race one of the fastest circuits of the championship, the Formula 1 circuit of Buddh, India. If you've got nerves of steel, use them to push the pedal to the metal on the Baltimore street racing circuit. |
Track 1 | F1 | Singapore | Valencia | Chicago | Austin | Baltimore |
Track 2 | Street Track | Docks | Hockenheim | Sebring | Nevada | Buddh |
Strategy Game | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Racing Game | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Expansion(s) Available | ✓ | is an expansion | is an expansion | is an expansion | is an expansion | is an expansion |
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Customers like the fun, ease of use, quality and rules of the game. They mention that it's really fun to play, the risk/reward gameplay is elevated and that it would be completely suitable for family game night. They also appreciate the two sets of rules, one for beginners and one for experienced players, that allows for different levels of play. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and quantity of the product.
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Customers find the game to be fun to play. They mention that the risk/reward gameplay is elevated, upping the competitive nature of the game. The game offers both a beginner and advanced game experience, and the gear box playing pieces are fantastic. The racing game of luck and strategy simulates racing well, and offers a need to make decisions.
"...It’s a great game to play with non-gamers and still fun for hardcore types. It’s a worthwhile addition to any gamer’s collection." Read more
"...and you can play with up to ten players, though the game is really fun with only two (which really surprised me)...." Read more
"...to adjust turn order based on position on the track the game simulates racing well and provides a need to make well thought out gear selections...." Read more
"...This ups the competitive nature of the game, and with the right group of players, there's sure to be plenty of trash-talking and friendly jibes...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the game. They mention that the basic rules are fairly easy to understand, and the gameplay mechanics are simple and quick. Some customers find the game to be difficult to play the first time, but it's a good choice for advanced players. The game has two game modes, beginner and advanced, and has a very simple mechanism involving changing gears to change the die.
"...The concept is easy to grasp and has a decent strategy to chance ratio...." Read more
"...basic rules if you are playing the simple version but they are largely logical and easy to understand..." Read more
"...I was not disappointed. The gameplay mechanics are simple and quick, and anyone should be able to get from opening the box to playing the game in..." Read more
"...It's also pretty easy to pick up and play...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the game. They say the mechanics are clever and well thought out, and the die rolls present a nice combination of thought and luck. The game is designed so that even if you are pretty far behind, it's not too difficult. The strategy in the game is there, but not so severe that light or non-gamers cannot pick it up. The graphics are great, and well made game pieces. The hours of diversion with tons of strategic thinking are worth the price.
"...The concept is easy to grasp and has a decent strategy to chance ratio...." Read more
"...The game is incredibly well-designed, the board is beautiful, and you can play with up to ten players, though the game is really fun with only two..." Read more
"...The game is designed so that even if you are pretty far behind, it's not difficult to catch up (sometimes at the very end) which makes for a really..." Read more
"...The new version has a few minor rules changes and adds a street racing format as an alternative method of play...." Read more
Customers like the rules of the toy and game. They say that the basic rules are easy for kids to pick up, and the more advanced rules are great for more involved gamers. The game has two sets of rules, one for beginners and one for experienced, making it fun for all ages. Customers also love that the game has house rules that can be added to the game.
"...It even has a basic rules version (which we skipped) that make it simpler, still...." Read more
"...There are basic rules, advanced rules and optional rules that can be used to make the game easy or more difficult...." Read more
"...I love that it has two sets of rules, one for beginners and one for experienced players...." Read more
"...The fact that they offer beginner and advanced rules will provide a rich playing experience for all levels of gamers...." Read more
Customers like the game for its ability to be played with up to 10 people. They say it's a blast for several people, and is great for game nights where more than two people are present. The game is also great for play with families and is suitable for parties with up 10 people in the group.
"...incredibly well-designed, the board is beautiful, and you can play with up to ten players, though the game is really fun with only two..." Read more
"...highly recommend this game to anyone as it is a blast and can accommodate up to 10 players. Detailed review below.GAME BOARD..." Read more
"...One of the things I like best about this game is its ability to accommodate up to 10 players. Very few board games can handle such a large group...." Read more
"...in about 45 minutes for us and I like the fact that you can have up to 10 players. The most we have played with is 7...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the game. They mention it's really quick, easy to teach, and does not take too long to play. The game has fast cars, but it' s a SLOW game. The strategic timing of gear shifts to come out ahead of your opponent is a great mechanic. The simple concept of shifting to higher gears is allowing the player to roll a higher-sided die, and the shifting is a good mechanic.
"...I like the simple concept of shifting to higher gears allowing the player to roll a higher-sided die and potentially go faster, coupled with the..." Read more
"...is designed so that even if you are pretty far behind, it's not difficult to catch up (sometimes at the very end) which makes for a really exciting..." Read more
"...It's very easy to catch up in this game. Usually a winner can only be known for sure at the last turn.Cons:..." Read more
"...3. It’s fun and uniqueCons:1. The shifting is a great mechanic, but it feels everyone has to shift the same to make it around..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the racing game. They mention it looks different, fun, and the theme fits the game play. The alternate side with the street racing track is pretty cool, and hazards and more are colorful. The game captures the feel of car racing without having to be a gear-head to enjoy it, and it's really cool.
"...The game captures the feel of car racing without having to be a gear-head to enjoy it. I don’t even like car racing, but enjoyed playing this game...." Read more
"...The game is incredibly well-designed, the board is beautiful, and you can play with up to ten players, though the game is really fun with only two..." Read more
"I saw this game on TableTop and thought it looked interesting, different, and fun. I was not disappointed...." Read more
"...Pros:Fun and exciting themeStrategically counteract the "luck" element..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the product. Some mention that it's pretty large, while others say that the actual cars are small. The board is giant and comes in two pieces, while the pieces are very tiny. The game can run strangely long and is suitable for entry-level gamers.
"...I truly enjoy the game, however a downside is the length of the game for entry gamers...." Read more
"...The game map is quite large - made up of two separate fold-out cardboard sheets that are laid out side-by-side...." Read more
"...Only criticism would be the small size of the actual cars although the car size is determined to suit the size of the movement spaces around the..." Read more
"...: The board is giant and comes in two pieces. The cars are a bit small and not super easy to identify...." Read more
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The causes a lot of upshifting, downshifting and braking to meet the criteria to not crash, but if too much damage is done to a particular component such as tires or brakes, you could potentially crash and be out of the game.
The game captures the feel of car racing without having to be a gear-head to enjoy it. I don’t even like car racing, but enjoyed playing this game. The concept is easy to grasp and has a decent strategy to chance ratio. Play it too safe and you’ll lose the race, but go too fast into a turn and you’ll crash.
Then there is the 'Danger Die'. This is what Wil Wheaton called it in his review and I like the name, but let’s face it – it isn’t that dangerous. Any time a car ends its movement next to another car, there is a risk of collision. The player must roll the d20 Danger Die, and if they roll a 1, there is a collision and take damage. That’s a 5% chance of collision, so happens rarely. When it does occur it causes 1 body damage, which is not that big a deal
Danger Die, indeed. More like, “Mildly Concerning Die That Isn’t Very Dangerous,” but whatever.
Honestly, I thought the game was fun and liked the choices I had to make each turn and the pace of the game is lighting fast. There are options to make pit stops to replace tires and such, making multiple lap games possible and increasing the risks.
So, we’ve only played two games with three players, but I’d love to try this more players (it plays up to 10!) and more laps or the street racing rules, which have great options for characters and even police to start pursuing in the middle of a race. There are several expansions that include different tracks and I will be picking these up as I can. The game components are a lot of fun, too. I dig shifting gears on the little dashboard and when moving my car around the track, I can’t help making car noises.
All in all, this is a fast-playing, accessible game without a lot of intimidating rules. It even has a basic rules version (which we skipped) that make it simpler, still.
I rank this game up there with games like Ticket to Ride, Catan or Roll Through the Ages. It’s a great game to play with non-gamers and still fun for hardcore types. It’s a worthwhile addition to any gamer’s collection.
This is a game that sounds a lot more difficult to play than it is, and comes down to strategy far more than any other game of it's kind I have yet to play. You race around a board with your car, moving up and down in gear as you approach corners and straightaways. You take damage for skipping gears, overshooting corners, and collisions. There are a few other basic rules if you are playing the simple version but they are largely logical and easy to understand (if you roll the highest number in a later gear you are straining your engine, you can't zig-zag in a straight line).
The game is incredibly well-designed, the board is beautiful, and you can play with up to ten players, though the game is really fun with only two (which really surprised me). There is a large amount of risk/reward going on which separates this from a mere dice-rolling game, and if it's too easy you can apply a ton of extra rules to make the game more complex (pit-stops, weather, driver powers, individual damage meters for car parts).
The main thing to remember is that this game is REALLY fun. I kept hesitating to play this game thinking it would bore people, and my father looked a little scared as I read all the rules, but once we started to play he quickly got into it, and by the time time we got to the final corner he was on the edge of his seat and I was close to wrecking my gearbox and dropping out of the game.
I think this game will especially appeal to people who love auto racing, and those who have large groups who like to play games. Unlike most games where "It's over when the first person passes the finish line" I can see an epic battle to not be in last place taking place with this game, as well as ridiculous collisions at the start of the race as everyone is jockeying for position (like the real world!). I have only two minor complaints. 1. The boards damage easily. and 2. Only a few of the boards released before Asmodee bought the rights have been released and I am absolutely dying to race around real world tracks like Laguna Seca, Suzuki, Silverstone, and Monza. If Asmodee is listening, I'm begging you to put the street racing tracks together on expansions and real world tracks together, instead of mixing the two, and start releasing some real world-class tracks. If you make it, the fans will buy! See you at the track!