Best race board games
The best race board games are The Settlers of Catan, Santorini and Dune Imperium — the top-rated of 92 race board games in the MeeplePick database, led by The Settlers of Catan (1995) at 7.2/10 on BoardGameGeek.
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EconomicThe Settlers of Catan (1995)3–4 players · 60–120 min · ★ 7.2
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Abstract StrategySantorini (2016)2–4 players · 20 min · ★ 7.5
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Movies / TV / Radio themeDune Imperium (2020)1–4 players · 60–120 min · ★ 8.4
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RacingFlamme Rouge (2016)2–4 players · 30–45 min · ★ 7.5
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American WestLewis & Clark The Expedition (2013)1–5 players · 120 min · ★ 7.5
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DiceRajas of the Ganges (2017)2–4 players · 45–75 min · ★ 7.7
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AdventureMerchants & Marauders (2010)2–4 players · 180 min · ★ 7.4
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NauticalJamaica (2007)2–6 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.1
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Aviation / FlightThe Manhattan Project (2012)2–5 players · 120 min · ★ 7.4
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Action / DexterityPitchCar (1995)2–8 players · 30 min · ★ 7.3
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RacingDownforce (2017)2–6 players · 20–40 min · ★ 7.3
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Science FictionEuphoria Build a Better Dystopia (2013)2–6 players · 60 min · ★ 7.3
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City BuildingTaluva (2006)2–4 players · 45 min · ★ 7.2
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Party GameWavelength (2019)2–12 players · 30–45 min · ★ 7.5
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BluffingA Game of Thrones The Card Game (Second Edition) (2015)2–4 players · 60–120 min · ★ 7.6
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RacingSteampunk Rally (2015)2–8 players · 45–60 min · ★ 7.2
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RacingFormula De (1997)2–10 players · 120 min · ★ 7.0
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AnimalsSnow Tails (2008)2–5 players · 45–60 min · ★ 7.0
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Abstract StrategyNova Luna (2019)1–4 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.5
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AnimalsDale of Merchants The Guild of Extraordinary Traders (2015)2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 7.2
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PiratesCartagena The Escape (2000)2–5 players · 45 min · ★ 6.7
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RacingThunder Alley (2014)2–7 players · 90 min · ★ 7.3
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Science FictionNew Frontiers (2018)2–5 players · 45–75 min · ★ 7.6
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AdventureLuxor Collector's Edition (2018)2–4 players · 45 min · ★ 7.2
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RacingAutomobiles (2016)2–5 players · 45–75 min · ★ 7.3
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WargameBlitzkrieg! World War Two in 20 Minutes (2019)1–2 players · 20–45 min · ★ 7.7
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DiceCubitos (2021)2–4 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.8
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RacingRallyman (2009)1–4 players · 45 min · ★ 7.2
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AnimalsOdin's Ravens (Second Edition) (2016)2 players · 15–30 min · ★ 7.1
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Abstract StrategyNew York Zoo (2020)1–5 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.3
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AncientAve Caesar (1989)2–6 players · 30 min · ★ 6.6
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MiniaturesRobo Rally (2016)2–6 players · 20–120 min · ★ 7.1
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Card GameAnno 1800 (2020)2–4 players · 120 min · ★ 7.9
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RacingRace! Formula 90 (2013)2–6 players · 90–270 min · ★ 8.0
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Action / DexterityPitchCar Mini (2003)2–8 players · 30 min · ★ 7.0
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NauticalMississippi Queen (1997)3–5 players · 45 min · ★ 6.3
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NauticalPowerboats (2008)2–6 players · 60 min · ★ 6.7
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Childrens GameMonza (2000)2–6 players · 10 min · ★ 6.6
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Card GameDaytona 500 (1990)2–4 players · 70 min · ★ 7.1
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AnimalsViva Topo! (2002)2–4 players · 20–30 min · ★ 6.8
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RacingTop Race (1996)2–6 players · 45 min · ★ 6.8
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DiceSteampunk Rally Fusion (2021)2–8 players · 45–60 min · ★ 7.9
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RacingVektoRace (2018)2–4 players · 30–120 min · ★ 8.1
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RacingLeader 1 (2008)2–10 players · 90–150 min · ★ 7.0
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RacingLeader 1 Hell of the North (2011)2–10 players · 45 min · ★ 7.7
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FantasyRush & Bash (2015)2–6 players · 30 min · ★ 6.8
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Action / DexteritySpinderella (2015)2–4 players · 20 min · ★ 6.5
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Card Game1911 Amundsen vs Scott (2011)2 players · 20 min · ★ 6.7
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Card GameChai (2019)1–5 players · 20–60 min · ★ 7.0
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AnimalsIce Flow (2008)2–4 players · 45–75 min · ★ 6.4
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Expansion for Base-gameMississippi Queen The Black Rose (1998)2–6 players · 45 min · ★ 6.7
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BluffingCosmic Encounter 42nd Anniversary Edition (2018)3–5 players · 60–120 min · ★ 8.3
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EconomicRocketmen (2021)1–4 players · 30–90 min · ★ 7.1
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PiratesCartagena 2. The Pirate's Nest (2006)2–5 players · 45 min · ★ 6.5
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BluffingCosmic Encounter Duel (2020)2 players · 30 min · ★ 7.1
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Abstract StrategyTuki (2019)2–4 players · 30–45 min · ★ 6.9
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DiceCosmic Run Regeneration (2018)1–4 players · 30–45 min · ★ 7.6
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DeductionOrient Express (1985)1–6 players · 60 min · ★ 6.7
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Abstract StrategyChinese Checkers (1893)2–6 players · 30 min · ★ 5.1
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Childrens GameMole in the Hole \/ Taupes et Compagnie (1995)2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 6.3
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Frequently asked
- What is the best race board game?
- The Settlers of Catan (1995) is the highest-rated race board game on BoardGameGeek, at 7.2/10 from 103,960 ratings. Santorini and Dune Imperium round out the top three.
- How many race board games are there?
- MeeplePick lists 92 race board games, ranked here by BoardGameGeek community rating.