Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you love spicing up Downforce races, this card is the perfect add‑on – a dash of luck that tweaks the wild move.
Highlights
- Adds tactical choice
- Fits Restorations version
- Easy to integrate
Keep in mind
- Incompatible with slim‑box
- Limited impact on gameplay
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Downforce: Lucky Promo Card is a bonus card released to backers of The Dice Tower's 2018 Kickstarter. It gives players a new option when using the "wild" move – the free‑choice advance normally allowed in the base game. Instead of picking any number of spaces, you may choose to roll a six‑sided die and move your car exactly that many spaces. This adds a splash of controlled luck, turning the decision to use a wild into a mini‑risk: roll the die or stick with the number you had in mind? The card is sized for the Restorations/Iello version (approximately 64 mm × 88 mm) and is incompatible with the smaller American‑style cards found in the Goliath slim‑box sold at Target or Dollarama. All other mechanics stay the same – auctions, betting, hand management, and variable player powers remain as in the core game. The expansion does not increase the game's complexity; it simply offers an extra tactical choice that can shift the pace of a race, especially in games lasting 20‑40 minutes with up to six players. If you already own Downforce, just slip the card into the deck and start experimenting. It’s a modest addition, but it can spark memorable "what if I had rolled the die?" moments during your weekend races.
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2
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3
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4
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6
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
Restoration Games
Designer
Justin D. Jacobson, Rob Daviau, Wolfgang Kramer
Artist
Jason Taylor, Michael Crampton, Tavis Coburn
Community
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608owners
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38want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can use the Lucky Promo card?
It works in games with 2 to 6 players, just like the base game.
Does the card change the playing time?
Average play time stays around 20‑40 minutes, as the card only affects a single decision.
Do I need extra rules to use the card?
No extra rules are required. Just replace the wild move with the die‑roll option when you like.
Is the card compatible with the American slim‑box version?
No. It’s sized for the Restorations/Iello version and won’t fit the smaller slim‑box cards.
Will the card make the game more complex?
Not at all. It simply adds an optional tactical choice while keeping the original complexity.