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Really Nasty Horse Racing Game

by University Games
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
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  • The devious horse racing game
  • Roll the dice and use your game cards to race up to 6 horses race around a track
  • Horses win money for their owners and the players who bet on them
  • For 2-6 players
  • Manufacturer’s recommended age: 12 years +
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Technical Details
Item Weight1.3 Kg
Product Dimensions26.8 x 26.6 x 6.2 cm
Manufacturer recommended age:12 years and up
Item model numberU00044
Assembly RequiredNo
Batteries Required?No
Batteries Included?No
  
Additional Information
ASINB00006G8E7
Best Sellers Rank 2,429 in Toys & Games (See top 100)
Shipping Weight1.3 Kg
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Date First Available1 Jan 2002
  
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Welcome to The Really Nasty Horse Racing Game--the game designed to stimulate your worst instincts and get you to use cunning and deviousness to your best advantage.

The game comes complete with all pieces needed to play--horses and jockeys, lane cards, Really Nasty cards, a riderless horse to create more havoc and the usual dice, pencil and money. The object of the game is to win the most money at the race meeting and this can be done in one of two ways. Firstly, by getting your horse placed first, second or third in the race and secondly, by placing bets on winning horses.

So, how does the game go? Each player gets a number of Really Nasty cards, £20,000 cash and of course, the betting slip. The game lasts for a race meeting of six races. Each player gets six horses, one for each race. The horses are graded 1 to 6--1 being the best horse and 6 being the worst horse. Before racing starts each owner has to decide which race each horse will run. There are other matters too, such as working out the betting odds, and lots of shady dealings will likely ensue.

The elected bookmaker controls the game--lane placings are drawn before each race, and the horse that draws the inside lane starts. Movement is decided by a throw of the dice--one length forward for one, two lengths for two and so on. There are rules that control the manner of racing as well, such as changing lanes, cornering and blocking, plus the special Early Pace, Quicken Up and Finish Well sections that give extra momentum for your horse. There is also a set of mischief cards to help you create havoc with the other horses and riders in the race.

This game really is brilliant--it lets you bow to your worst instincts without any apologies. Great fun for get togethers. --Ben King

Product Description

Welcome to The Really Nasty Horse Racing Game--the game designed to stimulate your worst instincts and get you to use cunning and deviousness to your best advantage. The game comes complete with all pieces needed to play--horses and jockeys, lane cards, Really Nasty cards, a riderless horse to create more havoc and the usual dice, pencil and money. The object of the game is to win the most money at the race meeting and this can be done in one of two ways. Firstly, by getting your horse placed first, second or third in the race and secondly, by placing bets on winning horses. So, how does the game go? Each player gets a number of Really Nasty cards, £20,000 cash and of course, the betting slip. The game lasts for a race meeting of six races. Each player gets six horses, one for each race. The horses are graded 1 to 6--1 being the best horse and 6 being the worst horse. Before racing starts each owner has to decide which race each horse will run. There are other matters too, such as working out the betting odds, and lots of shady dealings will likely ensue. The elected bookmaker controls the game--lane placings are drawn before each race, and the horse that draws the inside lane starts. Movement is decided by a throw of the dice--one length forward for one, two lengths for two and so on. There are rules that control the manner of racing as well, such as changing lanes, cornering and blocking, plus the special Early Pace, Quicken Up and Finish Well sections that give extra momentum for your horse. There is also a set of mischief cards to help you create havoc with the other horses and riders in the race.


Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5 stars
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57 of 58 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!! 6 Jan 2004
By A Customer
Durability: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
This game arrived amongst the other Christmas parcels and at first we thought "horse racing, fun?".

4 days and about 20+ playing hours later I'd recommend it to anyone.

It really encourages the evil streak we all possess to jump to the forefront.

There is nothing more satisfying than hemming in an opponent, watching the horses line up at the jump because everyone is scared to land on the hedge, playing one of your nasty cards and then watching your 50:1 outsider romp home to victory.

Being an outrageous risk taker there were many games I finished broke or with minimal cash, but there was the one where I won £10 million :D

Even the games where I was broke were fun, because I still got to cause havok on the track.

Be warned though if you are a bad loser this deffintely is NOT the game for you...

It is probably best suited to adults to fully appreciate the game, and alcohol really just adds to the experience!

I don't think it is going to get as much floor time as Jenga, Monopoly or Scrabble in the long term, but I think it will always be one of the "pull it out the cupboard for a quick shot and rediscover the joys" games. More of a play it every few months, than every week, type game.

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121 of 125 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Remove all sharp objects from the room! 22 Oct 2002
By A Customer
Durability: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 2.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   
This is an adult game which lives up to its name. A wickedly nasty streak gives a player a distinct advantage in this mixture of snide betting and devious racing tactics.
The game defninitely works best with at least 4, preferably the full 6 players as well as an adequate supply of wine & snacks as it can take quite a while to complete the full race meeting.
Choose your opponents wisely - preferably those who won't bear a grudge as this game inevitably results in some serious rows as you call a stewards' enquiry just as your opponent thinks he's won the top prize. And remove all forks unless you want one in the back of your hand!
Excellent fun.
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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Just Brilliant!! 4 Dec 2005
Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
My brother gave me this game as a Christmas present (2004) and we have played it more than any other board game in the subsequent year. OK, so it is fairly complex to pick it up the first time (I would recommend remaining relatively sober until you've got to grips with it). But spending a bit of time to learn the rules at the beginning is definitely worth it, as the game-play is so rewarding. We've had players aged from 12 to 60+ enjoying it. Even the most mild-mannered ones end up using their cunning to sabotage the outcome!! MUCH less boring than Monopoly (which seems to drag on) every player has a stake in every move, so your interest is maintained throughout.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars As Board Games go this is such fun
As a family we love playing board games have amassed quite a few over the years.
So when I saw the Really Nasty Horse Racing Game on Amazon, I decided to buy it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by P. R. Fryer
5.0 out of 5 stars and you don`t have to be nasty to play it
I love board games, and in my continuing quest for something a little different, I have met some real turkeys. This is not. Read more
Published 4 months ago by birkytink
4.0 out of 5 stars Good game
Haven't played it myself (was Xmas present). But I have been told that the game is fun and you don't need to be a horse racing fan to like/play the game.
Published 4 months ago by P. Tonge
5.0 out of 5 stars The Really 'Fun' Game
Amazing game, my girl friend used to play the game when she was a kid. I bought the game for Christmas Gift, she loved it and I really like it 2 to 7 players more players = more... Read more
Published 4 months ago by chris
5.0 out of 5 stars A truly brilliant game and no knowledge of horse racing required!
This game is great though it may well cause a few arguments! Its a bit complicated to start to play but well worth it as its a truly brilliant game. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Benny1664
5.0 out of 5 stars Good game
Bought this for a friend and have played it as a group of four.

I liked it. It takes a little while to digest the rules and game play but it is an excellent game!
Published 4 months ago by DR.A
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
This game is simply brilliant. Get it. It really is great fun... and not just for children! On a holiday a few years ago, the adults spent every evening playing it once the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ben
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Board Game Ever
I recommend this board game to anyone, it really brings out the best and worst in everyone who plays it!
Published 5 months ago by Karen
5.0 out of 5 stars Gamble
Best and nastiest game .... best if there's at least 4 of you, win cash and knobble your mates horse... hours of entertainment
Published 5 months ago by silverfox
4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good
We played it with 4 adults think it might be better with six. It was a good present for my mum as she loves horse racing
Published 7 months ago by Ms. R. Trembath
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