Downforce - How To Play

In this video, we're going to learn how to play Downforce! If you have any comments or questions, please do not hesitate to post them in the YouTube comments below.

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00:00 - Introduction
00:47 - The Setup
01:34 - Game Play Overview
01:48 - Auction Phase
04:14 - Choosing Power Cards
04:40 - Player Turns
04:58 - Resolving Speed Cards
05:17 - Wild Cars
05:38 - Car Movement
06:02 - Movement Rules
07:28 - Power Card Effects
07:44 - Power: Aggressive
08:04 - Power: Cunning
08:12 - Power: Strategic
08:19 - Power: Tricky
08:28 - Power: Unpredictable
08:34 - Power: Determined
09:06 - Betting Overview
09:19 - Betting Phases
09:48 - Completing The Race
10:09 - End of The Game (and stalling out)
10:25 - Scoring
11:37 - Tiebreakers
11:54 - Two Player Game & Optional Rules
12:03 - Unable To Bid
13:04 - Choosing Not To Bid
13:47 - Unowned Cars
14:52 - Conclusion

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[samueleuresti]

Just watched the play though.
Then came here to learn how to play.
Wow, this video was posted 3 years ago.
This is definitely a smart way to show old videos some new love. 😉👍

[jaimesinclair]

Rodney is an awesome game teacher! I really like his videos, and this one in particular is superb! Way to go, Rodney!

[Lunatykth]

When I first looked at the game, I didn't think I'd like it (especially since I'm already interested in getting Formula D) but after watching the video, I saw it's actually a really interesting game.

[GamesOffTheShelf]

Restoration Games has done a great job with this one, can't wait to get my hands on a copy of this. Thanks for the how to play.

[jamest]

I honestly scoffed at the concept of a car racing board game, but this walk through convinced me that I really want to try it!

I really like the ability to influence everyone's cars, and also bet on the overall outcome. So much strategic potential.

[jclark]

Bought this game last week (during the pandemic) and can already see ways to get even more use out of it, via marathon race. Even working on customizing it for added fun. Thank you for this excellent and thorough video!

[SimplyBlake]

Rodney, great video! I will definitely be picking this up at Gen Con on Saturday if any copies are left! Love the content. It is a great service you are providing to the community! Keep up the good work! Hope to see you at the show, but 70, 000+ people will make it challenging! Safe travels, brother!

[skyscraper]

Seriously, you hardly need the rulebook with Rodney's videos.

[mcjones]

Played this for the first time today. It was fun! I recommend this one.

[legalmeeple]

I've heard good things about this game...looking forward to getting a copy of my own. Thanks for another great video Rodney!

[kennethbaggerlarsen]

Great vid! Cers & Cerds, what's not to like?

[Xhawk]

TY for yet another great video Rodney ! All the best :)

[andrewnewey]

Thank you - very very helpful! We prefer hearing you teach a game rather than reading the rules... ha ha.

[omegalazarus]

Thanks. I got this for Christmas and I want to give it a try.

[BNuttSack]

Great game! Highly recommend for families looking for a fun, fast board game

[GrandStephNY]

Great video. The way the game is explained is very intuitive and well ordered. On top of that the quality of the production is top notch with very good filming. A rare find in the word of geeks explaining games thank you

[dumas]

Suggestion: Add a quick “How to open the board without breaking it” section to this video. The board cut pattern is a challenge. I always greatly appreciate these “How to play” videos. Thanks!

[ΒασίλειοςΚαρατζολίτης]

Great video. The power cards, have an effect the whole game or they are used just once per game/race?

[marklloyd]

Just got this for Christmas. Obviously, I went straight to Rodney rather than read the rulebook.

[CapturePlay]

I had my fingers crossed there was a new video when I got home from work! Looks fun, hopefully it comes to one of the local game cafe/lounges so I can give it a try. Thanks for another great intro to a new game!