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The Great Balloon Race (1991)

2–8 players · 30 min · age 7+ · ★ 6.1 on BGG

Players
2–8
Play time
30 min
Age
7+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
6.1/10

Best for 2–8 players aged 7+ who like aviation / flight games — light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About The Great Balloon Race

This is a light game -- lighter than air, one might even say -- in which each player starts the game with a card assigning a secret interest in three different balloons. The balloon markers are lovely little brightly colored plastic gadgets, and on your turn you roll a die and choose which of the eight you want to move. Some spots you land on give you a free roll; from some you can only go backwards. With much shucking and jiving the balloons gradually float and bump up towar…

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Aviation / FlightRacing

Mechanics: Dice Rolling · Designer: Nik Sewell

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P · 7P · 8P

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The Great Balloon Race FAQ

How many players is The Great Balloon Race?
The Great Balloon Race plays with 2–8 players, ages 7 and up.
How long does The Great Balloon Race take to play?
A game of The Great Balloon Race takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Great Balloon Race any good?
The Great Balloon Race rates 6.1/10 from 270 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a aviation / flight / racing game built around dice rolling.