Dust Race: Press Start

A racing game where dirty tricks and vanishing track sections keep everyone fighting for the lead.

πŸ‘₯ 2–6 players⏱ approx. 30 minπŸͺ„ A round to warm up10+
β˜… 5.5 Β· BGG #27,476

Who it's for

Racing-game fans who want direct player interaction and sabotage, not just rolling ahead in isolation.

Not for you if…

You dislike take-that mechanics, falling behind here means active elimination pressure, not just losing ground.

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Vibe's take

Fast and combative, the leader is never safe, since falling-behind players get every incentive to sabotage their way back into contention.

About this game

Dust Race: Press Start is a competitive racing game where playing dirty is part of the strategy. Trick cards set each round's pace, and once revealed, you race in current-standing order, using your racer, vehicle, and gadgets to close ground while dropping chicanes and sabotage on whoever's ahead, fall too far behind, and the track itself starts disappearing beneath you.

Trick-card race pacingSabotage with chicanes and gadgetsTrack disappears under stragglers
By the numbers

Players

Best at 5 playersWorks with 5–6

Duration

30 min

Ages 10+

Complexity

2.5 / 5 β€” Medium

BGG Rating

5.5/10

Rank #27,476

38 ratings

Published

2024