Best race board games

The top games using the race mechanic, out of 92 in the MeeplePick database, ranked by BoardGameGeek community rating. The Settlers of Catan leads the list.

EconomicThe Settlers of Catan (1995)
3–4 players · 60–120 min · ★ 7.2
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
Abstract StrategySantorini (2016)
2–4 players · 20 min · ★ 7.5
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
Movies / TV / Radio themeDune Imperium (2020)
1–4 players · 60–120 min · ★ 8.4
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
RacingFlamme Rouge (2016)
2–4 players · 30–45 min · ★ 7.5
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
American WestLewis & Clark The Expedition (2013)
1–5 players · 120 min · ★ 7.5
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
DiceRajas of the Ganges (2017)
2–4 players · 45–75 min · ★ 7.7
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
AdventureMerchants & Marauders (2010)
2–4 players · 180 min · ★ 7.4
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
NauticalJamaica (2007)
2–6 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.1
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
Aviation / FlightThe Manhattan Project (2012)
2–5 players · 120 min · ★ 7.4
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
Action / DexterityPitchCar (1995)
2–8 players · 30 min · ★ 7.3
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
RacingDownforce (2017)
2–6 players · 20–40 min · ★ 7.3
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
Science FictionEuphoria Build a Better Dystopia (2013)
2–6 players · 60 min · ★ 7.3
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
City BuildingTaluva (2006)
2–4 players · 45 min · ★ 7.2
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
Party GameWavelength (2019)
2–12 players · 30–45 min · ★ 7.5
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
BluffingA Game of Thrones The Card Game (Second Edition) (2015)
2–4 players · 60–120 min · ★ 7.6
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
RacingSteampunk Rally (2015)
2–8 players · 45–60 min · ★ 7.2
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
RacingFormula De (1997)
2–10 players · 120 min · ★ 7.0
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
AnimalsSnow Tails (2008)
2–5 players · 45–60 min · ★ 7.0
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
Abstract StrategyNova Luna (2019)
1–4 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.5
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
AnimalsDale of Merchants The Guild of Extraordinary Traders (2015)
2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 7.2
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
PiratesCartagena The Escape (2000)
2–5 players · 45 min · ★ 6.7
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
RacingThunder Alley (2014)
2–7 players · 90 min · ★ 7.3
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
Science FictionNew Frontiers (2018)
2–5 players · 45–75 min · ★ 7.6
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
AdventureLuxor Collector's Edition (2018)
2–4 players · 45 min · ★ 7.2
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
RacingAutomobiles (2016)
2–5 players · 45–75 min · ★ 7.3
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
WargameBlitzkrieg! World War Two in 20 Minutes (2019)
1–2 players · 20–45 min · ★ 7.7
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
DiceCubitos (2021)
2–4 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.8
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
RacingRallyman (2009)
1–4 players · 45 min · ★ 7.2
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
AnimalsOdin's Ravens (Second Edition) (2016)
2 players · 15–30 min · ★ 7.1
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
Abstract StrategyNew York Zoo (2020)
1–5 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.3
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
AncientAve Caesar (1989)
2–6 players · 30 min · ★ 6.6
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
MiniaturesRobo Rally (2016)
2–6 players · 20–120 min · ★ 7.1
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
Card GameAnno 1800 (2020)
2–4 players · 120 min · ★ 7.9
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
RacingRace! Formula 90 (2013)
2–6 players · 90–270 min · ★ 8.0
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
Action / DexterityPitchCar Mini (2003)
2–8 players · 30 min · ★ 7.0
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
NauticalMississippi Queen (1997)
3–5 players · 45 min · ★ 6.3
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
NauticalPowerboats (2008)
2–6 players · 60 min · ★ 6.7
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
Childrens GameMonza (2000)
2–6 players · 10 min · ★ 6.6
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
Card GameDaytona 500 (1990)
2–4 players · 70 min · ★ 7.1
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
AnimalsViva Topo! (2002)
2–4 players · 20–30 min · ★ 6.8
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
RacingTop Race (1996)
2–6 players · 45 min · ★ 6.8
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
DiceSteampunk Rally Fusion (2021)
2–8 players · 45–60 min · ★ 7.9
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
RacingVektoRace (2018)
2–4 players · 30–120 min · ★ 8.1
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
RacingLeader 1 (2008)
2–10 players · 90–150 min · ★ 7.0
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
RacingLeader 1 Hell of the North (2011)
2–10 players · 45 min · ★ 7.7
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
FantasyRush & Bash (2015)
2–6 players · 30 min · ★ 6.8
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
Action / DexteritySpinderella (2015)
2–4 players · 20 min · ★ 6.5
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
Card Game1911 Amundsen vs Scott (2011)
2 players · 20 min · ★ 6.7
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
Card GameChai (2019)
1–5 players · 20–60 min · ★ 7.0
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
AnimalsIce Flow (2008)
2–4 players · 45–75 min · ★ 6.4
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
Expansion for Base-gameMississippi Queen The Black Rose (1998)
2–6 players · 45 min · ★ 6.7
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
BluffingCosmic Encounter 42nd Anniversary Edition (2018)
3–5 players · 60–120 min · ★ 8.3
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
EconomicRocketmen (2021)
1–4 players · 30–90 min · ★ 7.1
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
PiratesCartagena 2. The Pirate's Nest (2006)
2–5 players · 45 min · ★ 6.5
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
BluffingCosmic Encounter Duel (2020)
2 players · 30 min · ★ 7.1
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
Abstract StrategyTuki (2019)
2–4 players · 30–45 min · ★ 6.9
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
DiceCosmic Run Regeneration (2018)
1–4 players · 30–45 min · ★ 7.6
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
DeductionOrient Express (1985)
1–6 players · 60 min · ★ 6.7
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
Abstract StrategyChinese Checkers (1893)
2–6 players · 30 min · ★ 5.1
Complexity
Check on Amazon →
Childrens GameMole in the Hole \/ Taupes et Compagnie (1995)
2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 6.3
Complexity
Check on Amazon →