Granfondo: Tempo, Taktik, Kettenfett

A card-driven cycling race where drafting, timing, and nerve decide the podium.

πŸ‘₯ 2–4 players⏱ approx. 120 minπŸͺ„ Takes some learning8+
β˜… 5.5 Β· BGG #18,721

Who it's for

Cycling fans and simulation-game lovers who enjoy tactical positioning games with a real risk-reward edge.

Not for you if…

Avoid if you want something light, tracking terrain, stamina, and three riders per player is a real cognitive load.

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Vibe's take

Tense and simulation-heavy, reading the pack, timing your sprint, and deciding whether to risk doping cards all matter, so a race can swing in the final stretch. The simultaneous card selection keeps everyone engaged even when it's not their rider moving.

About this game

Granfondo puts you in the team car of a professional cycling squad, secretly choosing movement cards for a Sprinter, Climber, and Rouleur as they fight through flats, climbs, descents, and feed zones toward the finish line.

Simultaneous card-driven movementDrafting and stamina managementOptional doping risk-reward
By the numbers

Players

Best at 3–4 playersWorks with 1–4

Duration

60–120 min

Ages 8+

Complexity

3.0 / 5 β€” Medium

BGG Rating

5.5/10

Rank #18,721

108 ratings

Published

2025