# Downforce: Danger Circuit ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2018 - **BGG Rating**: 7.8 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 6) - **Duration**: 20-40 min - **Weight**: 1.85 / 5 - **Designers**: JR Honeycutt, Justin D. Jacobson, Rob Daviau - **Artists**: Jason Taylor, Michael Crampton, Tavis Coburn - **Publishers**: Restoration Games, 2 Pionki, Devir, Fabrika Igr, GoKids 玩樂小子, Hobby Japan, IELLO, Mancalamaro, MINDOK, Portal Games, Reflexshop - **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Racing, Sports - **Mechanics**: Auction / Bidding, Betting and Bluffing, Hand Management, Variable Player Powers ## Verdict If you love Downforce and want more action and twists, this expansion is for you! It brings new tracks and powers that make the game even more dynamic.Creative and challenging tracksNew driver powersIncreases replayabilityMaintains fast paceRequires base gameAdds slight complexityHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description Hey racing fans! If you love the thrill of Downforce and want to inject some extra speed into your races, Danger Circuit is the perfect pit stop! This expansion not only brings two new insane tracks to the game board but also supercharges the gameplay with six new driver abilities. Get ready to tackle Switchback Pass, where dangerous spaces can only be used for overtaking, not for stopping – be careful not to get stuck! Meanwhile, Crosstown Speedway throws you into intersecting loops and strategic split paths: will you take the short, narrow route or the longer, more open one? The choice is yours and could decide the race! To top it off, there are six brand-new driver powers to mix with the originals. Want to be the 'Tough' driver who gets an extra boost near the rumble strips? Or the 'Bold' one who accelerates to 3 spaces whenever possible? Maybe the 'Defensive' pilot, who moves when no one else does? Or the 'Reckless' racer, gaining extra speed in tight overtakes? There's also the 'Experienced' driver, who uses the slipstream of others, and the 'Ambitious' one, who surges forward when crossing betting lines. Each ability adds an extra layer of strategy and unpredictability, ensuring every game is a new adventure on the track. Danger Circuit doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it adds flavor and variety for those who are already fans of the base game. It's the perfect expansion to refresh your races and test new tactics with your friends. Keep in mind that the playtime remains quick, ideal for those who don't want to waste time and want to get straight to the action! ## How to Play Game Objective In Downforce: Danger Circuit, players launch into thrilling races across urban terrains and treacherous passages. The game features two challenging tracks: the Crosstown Speedway, with its crossover loops and split sections, and the Switchback Pass, filled with dangerous spaces. The objective is not only to finish these races, which is already an accomplishment, but also to achieve victory, a feat for the ages. Players compete to be the best, overcoming the circuit's challenges and living to tell the tale. Setup Refer to the manual for details on this section. Gameplay Flow Refer to the manual for details on this section. Actions and How to Play The game uses Power Cards that can be combined with the base game tracks and vice-versa. You can shuffle all power cards and randomly choose six, or place two power cards with each car in the auction. Players must still choose one power to play from all the powers they possess. Many power cards refer to "your car," but the power applies to all your cars if you have more than one. Types of Power Cards: AMBITIOUS: Your car moves 2 additional spaces when it crosses a betting line, regardless of the effect that moved it. Move your car the additional spaces immediately after it moves, even if there are other cars on the card after yours. EXPERIENCED: A car is in a space directly in front of your car if at least part of the front edge of your space is shared by at least part of the back edge of the other car's space. Diagonal spaces do not count. Move your car to the first unoccupied space immediately after the other car leaves, even if there are other cars on the card. If more than one of your cars is in a space behind a car that moves, you choose which car moves to the empty space. This power is only triggered when the car in front of you starts its movement there. If a car overtakes you from behind and then leaves a space in front of you, the power is not triggered. RECKLESS: A "Tight Space" is when a car moves diagonally between two other cars that are diagonally adjacent. Move your car the additional spaces immediately after it moves, even if there are other cars on the card after yours. TOUGH: Rumble strips are red and white striped strips adjacent to some spaces. Only spaces that directly touch the strips are considered adjacent. Move your car the additional spaces immediately after it moves, even if there are other cars on the card after yours. If, after moving, your car is still adjacent to a rumble strip, you can move it again. BOLD: This power only applies to speed card movement and not any other power or effect. This power works even if you use a wild to move your car. DEFENSIVE: Move your car after all movement on the card has been resolved. Track Features: CROSSTOWN SPEEDWAY: This track features two crossover loops and two split sections. Cars entering the loop must move through the intersection into the loop. They must complete the loop and then exit through the other side of the loop. Cars cannot move directly from the entrance to the exit by movement or with a power. SWITCHBACK PASS: This track features dangerous spaces. These spaces feature cracked pavement with debris and are too small to fit one of the cars. Dangerous spaces can only be used to overtake another car. You cannot move a car into a dangerous space if there is a regular space it could move to. (For example, you cannot move an opponent's car into a dangerous space just to make it move slower.) A car can never end its movement in a dangerous space. If you cannot get back to a regular space by the end of a car's movement (including any bonus movement it might get), you cannot move it into a dangerous space. You must move an opponent's car through dangerous spaces if it allows it to overtake another car it could not otherwise overtake. If you have the option to move into a dangerous space or a regular space, you must enter the regular space. End of Game and Scoring Refer to the manual for details on this section. Tips for Winning When playing on Switchback Pass, use the dangerous spaces strategically to overtake opponents, but be aware that you cannot end your movement on them. Plan your moves to ensure you always finish in a regular space. If you have the AMBITIOUS power, try to cross the betting lines with your car to gain additional movement, regardless of how it moved. This can give you a significant advantage in the race. With the EXPERIENCED power, position your cars behind others to take advantage of empty spaces. Choose which of your cars moves into the empty space if more than one is in position, optimizing your progression on the track. ## FAQ ### Do I need the base game Downforce to play this expansion? Yes, Downforce: Danger Circuit is an expansion and requires the base game Downforce to be played. ### How many players does this expansion support? The expansion supports the same player count as the base game, which is 2 to 6 players. ### Does the expansion add a lot of complexity to the game? No, the complexity is added lightly. The new tracks and powers introduce novelties without overwhelming the core rules. ### How long does it take to play with this expansion? The playtime remains similar to the base game, generally between 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the number of players and familiarity with the rules. ### What are the main new features the expansion brings? The expansion introduces two new boards with unique tracks (Switchback Pass and Crosstown Speedway) and six new driver abilities to vary the games. ### Is this expansion for those who have played the original Downforce a lot? Exactly! If you've already mastered the base game and want new strategies and challenges, Danger Circuit is a great choice to refresh the experience. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 17.60 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=1659056&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/24214/downforce-danger-circuit?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com