Many of the traditional board games have moved with the times to try to stay relevant and interesting. For example, you can now get Risk in a Game of Thrones version, Monopoly set in the Star Wars galaxy and Trivial Pursuit in a range of themes. Many other games also come in luxury versions so you can upgrade your favourite in style. Traditional Games There are things to watch: long shots can pay off hugely and if someone bets high they can really get ahead - you have to keep in mind which race is being run for how much prize money, who has how much funds they are likely to bet and trying to stop them if you can. I'm not sure that a runaway leader can be stopped once they pull off a huge bet. But they call it a long shot for a reason.

I remember in some past discussions on F:AT about alternative cards...that would be useful, I think, if there would be any tweaks or home rules. I can never convince enough people to play the Grand National board game with me, however whenever I have played it; it’s always been a blast, with or without house rules (the forums on BGG are a great source of alternative playing styles). I’ve done Becher Chases and Foxhunters too! Conjure up your most devious plan as your main goal and objective is to win as much money as you can at the races and the good thing about this, there are a couple of ways to do this. Remember, be cagey, cunning, whatever it takes to make sure you and your horse wins. You will need your wit about you as you will need to work out the odds when placing your bets too. There's also a Really Nasty Motorsports game and a Really Nasty Golf game, I've never seen either though.For 2 to 6 players (best with 4 to 6 players), ages 8 and up. Designed by Reiner Knizia, published by Face 2 Face Games. Onto another favourite part of the game of mine… the set of mischief cards… oh boy did I create mayhem with the others and players in the races There was 4 of us playing and took us around 90-120 minutes. Between wine and other alcohol breaks, it all added to the fun, devilish and devious plans. The Really Nasty Horse Racing Game has been around a while, having been on the market since 1987. It was one of the first board games I ever played, and nearly caused my uncle and aunt to divorce while arguing over the rules during one memorable Christmas.

Also, for a roll and move with I found this to be a million miles above what I consider to be a real 'stinker in silk', Magical Athelete). Okay that's not a horse racing game, so that's an unfair comparison, but they are both light race games with screw you aspects. The only other horse racing game I had was the small copy of Knizia's Royal Turf, which was fun but got old fast. Enjoy a day at the races when you play this devious family board game. Just as in a real race meeting, players race their horses around the board to win at all costs. Be devious, bet on your own horse or someone else's, but don't tell anyone who you've bet on! I think that everyone needs one good horse-racing game. Is this one still pretty easy/affordable to locate on the secondary market? It sounds like a hoot. So things worked out for me and if I had been last both times I might feel different. I love this game. There might be other better horse racing games but I've never been tempted to look at them. Can you be cold hearted, ruthless, destructive and double crossing whilst bluffing at the same time?Rating: Would I recommend The Really Nasty Horse Racing Game? Absolutely! It is a 5/5 from me, if I am really honest, if I had to score out of 10, it would be 10/10 We also had escalade but that was nightmare turning the handle thing to make horses move across sheet on flat unit Even if a player's horse passes the finish line, the celebrations may need to be delayed. There are Really Nasty Cards which can call for a photo finish (if another horse is able to finish in one dice roll after the winner) or for a Stewards Enquiry. These can completely alter the outcome of the race. Many, many hours playing Totopoly in my youth. I still have it and also have sets of Totopoly horses I painted with the popular owner’s colours of the day (early 80s). Will post a pic! Great online store for board games. They always arrive perfectly and undamaged which is important to me.