Race! Formula 90: 2nd Edition

Race! Formula 90 – 2nd Edition bundles the base game with two expansions (RF90 Series Championship and Barcelona & Silverstone) into a single box. It is a Formula 90 racing simulator where each turn represents one or more laps and each player controls a single car, while the other vehicles – the robots – move automatically, creating battles both against human opponents and among themselves. You receive a deck of racing cards and a car sheet that tracks tires, damage and reliability. Playing cards moves your car along the track, spending resources; the route can be straight, corner or braking zone, and yellow or blue flags can change the pace. Pit‑stop strategy, tire swaps, weather management and the chance to earn a “special” – letting you draw a more powerful track card – are key to staying ahead. The 2nd edition streamlines the rules, balances strategies better, adds a supplemental rulebook with short‑race options, a new robot type and a revised race finish. Tracks have been completely redesigned, about 20 % larger, and components received a quality boost, with strategy cards replacing rule‑reminder tiles. The game sits at moderate complexity (≈3.9/5) and needs some translation help, but it rewards players who love hand management, tactical choices and the thrill of a well‑simulated race.