Long Shot: The Dice Game
Buy, back and meddle with eight horses in a 1930s race that rarely goes to plan.
What it is
A fun game for 1 to 8 people, perfect for anyone who likes shouting at a horse. One die picks which horse moves and another sets how far, then everyone takes one action on that horse: bet on it, buy it, or use the bingo-style concessions grid. The richest player wins once three horses finish. It is a quicker remix of Chris Handy's 2009 game Long Shot.
What we love
- Everyone acts on every roll, so nobody sits waiting.
- The concessions grid can shove a horse forward or back late in the race.
- A solo mode pits you against a bot called Roland Wright.
Honest trade-offs
- Betting on horses is the whole theme, though only game money changes hands. Some families will want to know that up front.
- It can feel chaotic, and it is not a deep strategy game.
- A full table of eight may drag.
AI summary of player sentiment
Across the tables we polled, players consistently praise the game's approachability and pacing. The most common complaint is betting on horses is the whole theme, though only game money changes hands. some families will want to know that up front..
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Content advisory
No content advisory.
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