A gift idea for a cycling fan
Socks, a mug, a multi-tool: a cyclist often has them already. A race to play out on the table, with six teams and not a single die, is much rarer.
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Who it is for
Not a cycling fan? You will love playing it.
For someone who rides on Sundays
An hour alone in the wind takes its toll. In the game too: alone at the front, a rider loses one square; in someone else’s wheel, he moves as far as the rider ahead. Anyone who rides in a group already knows the rule.
For someone who follows the races
A train forming, a sprinter hidden in the wheels, a climber waiting for the col: what you watch on television is played out here on the table. Each player runs a team and chooses the moment to attack.
For a family that plays together
Age 10 and up, 2 to 6 players, one team each. The rules take a few minutes to explain. And since there are no dice and no cards, when a player wins, it is because they played better.
A box rather than a gadget
A mug or a pair of socks is something you use on your own. A board game comes out when there are several of you: with the family over Christmas, on a wet Sunday when nobody takes the bike out, with clubmates after the club run.
You will not have seen it all after one game. The course is built with removable tabs (flat, sprint, climb, finish) and can change from one game to the next. Then you pick your riders to suit the profile of the course.
Opened once. Played all winter.
Nobody round the table knows the rules? Watch the tutorial on YouTube, or try the game for free on Board Game Arena, where it can be played online.
Watch the tutorial on YouTube (opens in a new tab)See the game on Board Game Arena (opens in a new tab)Everything in the box
For Christmas, order by 15 December
Frequently asked questions
2 to 6 players
20 to 60 minutes
10+ years
What age is it for?
10 and up. Simple to learn, long to master: the rules take a few minutes to explain, the tactics come with the games. Warning! This product contains small parts that can be swallowed and may not be suitable for children under 36 months. Not intended for use by persons 3 years of age or younger. CE marked.
How many players?
2 to 6, each with their own team. Players like it best with 3 or 4. With 5 or 6, the author suggests 3 riders per team, to keep every tactical option open. There is also a solo version.
How long is a game?
From 20 to 60 minutes, depending on the course, the number of players and the number of riders per team. The rulebook suggests several courses.
Are the rules in their language?
The rule booklet is in eight languages: French, English, Dutch, German, Spanish, Italian, Danish and Portuguese. The rules are also on video, chapter by chapter, in French; all chapters are subtitled in these eight languages. How to play
They already have another cycling game. Is this the same thing?
No. Both games tell the story of a bike race, but not in the same way. Mind Cycling has no dice and no cards to draw: nothing is left to chance. Its box holds six teams, enough for 6 players without an expansion. And Mind Cycling can also be played online, on Board Game Arena.