Long Shot: The Dice Game is a tense, fun, and accessible roll & write board game that throws players into the world of horse racing — not as jockeys, but as enthusiastic bettors, horse owners, and tactical race manipulators.
The game takes place at a racetrack where eight horses compete for victory. Players act as spectators who place bets, buy horses, influence the flow of the race, and try to earn the most money. Everything unfolds in a spirit of excitement, risk, and tactical decision‑making — as if you were truly sitting in the stands at the racetrack.
On their turn, the active player rolls two dice — one determines which horse moves, and the other determines how many spaces. Depending on special effects on the cards, additional horses may also move.
Player actions
Each player then performs one of the available actions:
- Place a bet on a horse (you can bet multiple times during the game)
- Buy a horse, which earns profit if it finishes in the top three
- Gain a helmet (allows betting even in the late stage of the race)
- Gain a jersey (grants additional horse movements)
- Use special abilities from cards or bonuses
The winner is the player who has the most money at the end — not necessarily the one whose horse ran the fastest!
A great game for larger groups, with no long waiting between turns.
If you’re looking for a game that blends luck, tactics, and true racing tension, Long Shot: The Dice Game is the right pick. 🐎🎲💰
