Long Shot
- Players
- 3-8
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 5 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 60 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 10+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.7 / 5
- Year
- 2009
About the game
Long Shot puts you trackside in a lively horse-racing game for 3-8 players. Using over 100 unique cards, players bet on horses, buy them outright, and combine strategies and resources to control the race as it unfolds. Will you play it safe with a favorite or gamble it all on a long shot? Designed to be family-friendly and accessible to novices and horse-racing enthusiasts alike, it packs betting, bluffing, hand management, and dice rolling into a 60-minute session.
Hobbli's Notes
Long Shot is a charming, chaotic party-sized betting game that shines with a big group around the table. It's light on strategy but heavy on table talk and shifting alliances as the race develops. The higher downtime for players not currently acting can be a drawback with the full eight-player count.
What we like
- Supports up to 8 players, unusually high for a card-driven game.
- Simple betting and card-combination mechanics are easy to teach.
- Family-friendly horse-racing theme with broad appeal.
- Quick to learn even for players new to betting games.
Keep in mind
- Downtime can be noticeable for players between turns, especially at higher counts.
- Outcomes lean heavily on luck of the dice and card draws.
- Betting-focused design may feel too light for strategy-focused gamers.
Who it's for
Best for families and casual groups of 3-8 players aged 10 and up who enjoy light betting and racing games with a party atmosphere.
