# Favoriten

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1989
- **BGG Rating**: 6.4
- **BGG Rank**: #11773
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 1.33 / 5
- **Designers**: Walter Müller
- **Artists**: Wolfgang Steinmeyer
- **Publishers**: Walter Müller's Spielewerkstatt
- **Categories**: Racing
- **Mechanics**: Betting and Bluffing

## Verdict
Looking for a quick and fun betting game with a touch of luck? Favoriten is for you!Strategic betting timingDynamic and unpredictable racesSimple rules, guaranteed funTense 'bet or not' elementLuck plays a big roleLittle direct interactionMay lack depthRECOMMENDED

## Description
Looking for some excitement? How about a horse race full of adrenaline and a dash of luck? In Favoriten, you don't own any horses, but you have the power to bet on who will cross the finish line first. There are three thrilling races, each with five speedy competitors. Before each race begins, players gather and place their bets, deciding whether to back the underdog or the favorite. Each turn, a die is rolled and a horse advances, but there's a twist: the track has two lanes, and horses switch places, making things more dynamic. You keep moving horses until you've rolled the die five times and each has had its turn. The tension builds because the timing of your bet makes all the difference. Betting early on a winning horse pays more, but if it falls behind, it's game over. If you wait for everyone else to bet and jump in late, the prize is much smaller. This wait-and-see game is nail-biting! Will you know the right moment to bet and win big? Or will you be left in the dust while others take home the cash?

## FAQ
### How many players can join in Favoriten?
Favoriten is designed for 2 to 5 players.

### How long does a game typically last?
A game of Favoriten usually takes around 60 minutes to play.

### Is the game difficult to learn?
No, the rules are quite simple and straightforward, making the game accessible to most players.

### Do I need to know anything about horse racing to play?
No! The game simulates the excitement of racing but doesn't require prior knowledge of the sport.

### What is the main goal of the game?
The objective is to accumulate the most points (money) by betting on the horses you believe will win or place among the top finishers.

### Is there a lot of player interaction?
The main interaction comes from the betting phase, where you decide whether to bet before or after others, influencing the prize payout.