Learn to Play Horse Race: Rules & Tips

Players 2-6 Players
Difficulty 3/10
Recommended Age 8+
Game Category Casino
Playing the card game Horse Race
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Horse Race Game Overview

Horse Race is a fast-paced and exciting card game that is perfect for players of all ages. The game is easy to learn and can be played with just a standard deck of playing cards. In this game, players bet on which horse will win the race, with each horse represented by a card in the deck. The game is won by the player who correctly predicts the winner of the race.

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Objective of the Game

The object of Horse Race is to correctly predict which horse will win the race. Each player bets on a horse, and the player who correctly predicts the winner of the race wins the game. The game is won by the player who has the most money at the end of the race.

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Materials Needed for Playing Horse Race

  • Standard deck of playing cards
  • Chips or coins for betting

Cards Used

A standard deck of playing cards is used for Horse Race. Jokers are not used in this game.

Other Supplies Needed

  • Chips or coins for betting

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How To Play Horse Race

  1. Shuffle the deck of cards and deal one card face down to each player. This card represents the horse that the player will be betting on.
  2. Place the remaining cards face down in a pile in the center of the table. This is the draw pile.
  3. Draw the top card from the draw pile and place it face up on the table. This card represents the lead horse.
  4. Each player takes turns drawing the top card from the draw pile and placing it face up on the table. The horse that is represented by the card that is drawn moves forward one space.
  5. If a player draws a card that matches the lead horse, that horse moves forward two spaces.
  6. If a player draws an Ace, that player can choose which horse to move forward one space.
  7. If a player draws a King, that player can choose which horse to move forward two spaces.
  8. If a player draws a Queen, that player can choose which horse to move forward three spaces.
  9. If a player draws a Jack, that player can choose which horse to move forward four spaces.
  10. The race ends when one of the horses reaches the finish line. The player who correctly predicted the winner of the race wins the game.

Keeping Score

Players keep track of their winnings throughout the game using chips or coins. The player with the most money at the end of the race wins the game.

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