# Full Throttle!

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2021
- **BGG Rating**: 6.5
- **BGG Rank**: #6922
- **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 20-40 min
- **Weight**: 1.18 / 5
- **Designers**: Friedemann Friese
- **Artists**: Lars-Arne "Maura" Kalusky
- **Publishers**: 2F-Spiele, Rio Grande Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Humor, Racing, Sports
- **Mechanics**: Betting and Bluffing, Closed Drafting, Hidden Victory Points, Race, Track Movement, Turn Order: Progressive

## Verdict
Full Throttle! is the perfect filler to liven up the group, blending racing and betting with a delicious dash of sabotage. The game shines by not letting anyone control the bikes directly, forcing you to use your cards strategically to slow down rivals while trying to score. It’s a chaotic, fast, and highly entertaining experience, ideal for those who enjoy laughing at others' misfortune while rooting for a moped that can barely move.Tense and engaging betting dynamicConstant player interactionFast and frantic gameplayClever card drafting mechanicLack of direct control frustratesHigh reliance on luckCan feel overly chaoticRECOMMENDED

## Description
Ever thought about enjoying a loud moped race without putting your own neck on the line? Full Throttle! is exactly that: a betting game where you don't control the racers, but rather the fate of the race through your choices. Here, chaos is guaranteed, as the mopeds move around the track on their own, based on the cards you and your friends reveal. 

The dynamic is quite clever: every round, racing cards are flipped to move the vehicles, but the real twist is in the draft. You have to choose which cards to use as your secret bets. The cruel detail? The cards you choose to score points actually make that specific moped go slower. In other words, you want your favorite to win, but by betting on them, you end up putting a brake on their performance. It’s that tense balance between cheering and sabotaging, all while trying to predict your opponents' moves and avoiding the track's bottlenecks. 

The game flows quickly, with three thrilling laps where the tension rises at every corner. There is no direct control over the vehicles, which turns the table into an environment of pure speculation and laughs. It is a perfect filler for those who like games that don't take themselves too seriously, but still require a bit of malice when deciding where to place your chips. With track movement and hidden betting mechanics, Full Throttle! delivers a light, fast experience with that 'one more game' feeling to see if luck (or bluffing) finally turns in your favor. Prepare your heart, choose your cards wisely, and try not to be the last one to cross the finish line!

## FAQ
### How long does a game take?
It's quite fast, usually lasting between 20 and 40 minutes, perfect for a quick session or ending the game night.

### How many players can join?
It supports 2 to 6 players, and the more people at the table, the more chaotic and fun the race becomes.

### Is it hard to learn?
Not at all! With a weight of 1.17, it's a very accessible game and easy to teach to anyone.

### Do I control my own bike?
No! The bikes are 'self-controlled.' You influence their movement through the cards you play, but no one owns a specific bike.

### What happens if I bet on a bike?
You earn points if it does well, but the card you use to bet actually makes that bike slower. It's a constant strategic dilemma!

### Is there a lot of player interaction?
Yes, plenty! Since movement cards are shared and bets are hidden, you'll spend the whole time trying to mess up everyone else's plans.

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