1500 m

Lucky loser · Board game · 2018

3–8 · best 8 40–80 min Weight 2.3/5

100.0 rating Ludopedia

6.9 rating BGG

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100.0 rating Ludopedia

6.9 rating BGG

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Our Verdict

RECOMMENDED

For strategists who love bidding wars and don’t mind mental gymnastics. A Eurogame in running shoes!

Highlights

Brutal resource management tension
Simultaneous bids full of bluffs
Sports theme done right

Keep in mind

Too abstract for traditional racing fans
Learning curve to pace optimally

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About the game

What you do in a play session

1500 m puts you in the shoes of a runner in one of athletics' most iconic events. Here, there’s no luck in dice—just strategy and resource management. You start with 100 mental strength points, spent across three phases per round: movement card selection (with secret bids for advantages), pace adjustment (speeding up can be costly!), and natural race fatigue. Every decision matters: pushing too hard early might leave you exhausted later, while conserving energy could give you a final sprint advantage. The game also includes options for fewer players (using AI-controlled runners) and a faster 800-meter variant. Ideal for fans of bidding mechanics and resource management with an immersive sports theme.