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[[Gamehelpformulad#BGA Rule Variations|At the end of these rules]], you will find a list of all differences from the published game rules. | [[Gamehelpformulad#BGA Rule Variations|At the end of these rules]], you will find a list of all differences from the published game rules. | ||
=Adaptation Notes/Common Mistakes= | |||
# The central area of your car is the colour of the pit box you must use (and your team if playing a team game) | |||
# Your sidepods are your unique player color | |||
# To enter the pitbox, you must move out of the pit lane and onto the coloured pit box. Stopping in the pit lane in front of your box is not a pit stop. | |||
# To zoom the circuit in and out with a mouse, use Ctrl+Wheelmouse. | |||
=Basic Rules= | =Basic Rules= | ||
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{| | {| | ||
!Gear!! Die||Movement (Number of spaces) | !Gear!! Color||Die||Movement (Number of spaces) | ||
!Face distribution | |||
|- | |- | ||
|1||Yellow d4||1-2 | |1||Yellow||d4||1-2 | ||
|1,1,2,2 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|2||Orange d6||2-4 | |2||Orange||d6||2-4 | ||
|2,3,3,4,4,4 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|3|| Red d8||4-8 | |3||Red||d8||4-8 | ||
|4,5,6,6,7,7,8,8 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|4||Green d12||7-12 | |4||Green||d12||7-12 | ||
|2 of each | |||
|- | |- | ||
|5||Purple d20||11-20 | |5||Purple||d20||11-20 | ||
|2 of each | |||
|- | |- | ||
|6||Blue | |6||Blue||d20||21-30 | ||
|2 of each | |||
|} | |} | ||
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Example: During a round of play car A overtakes car B which was in 1st position. When the next round starts, car A, now in 1st position, will play before car B. | Example: During a round of play car A overtakes car B which was in 1st position. When the next round starts, car A, now in 1st position, will play before car B. | ||
Cars in the straight outside the pit lane will always move before cars in the pit lane. When two cars are level, the car in the highest gear goes first. When cars are level and in the same gear, the car that arrived in their current space first will go first. | |||
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Straights are the portions of track between corners. Depending on the length of each straight, cars may need several rounds before entering the next corner. | Straights are the portions of track between corners. Depending on the length of each straight, cars may need several rounds before entering the next corner. | ||
'''Important''': The | '''Important''': The maneuver must be completed using the smallest number of spaces possible. | ||
==Wear points (WP) == | ==Wear points (WP) == | ||
They reflect the capability of the car to stay on the track and survive events during the race. In the Basic Game, each car has 18 WP at the beginning of the race. The players use these points to survive various incidents and | They reflect the capability of the car to stay on the track and survive events during the race. In the Basic Game, each car has 18 WP at the beginning of the race. The players use these points to survive various incidents and risky maneuvers. | ||
risky | |||
==Preparation for play == | ==Preparation for play == | ||
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===Start formation === | ===Start formation === | ||
Every player rolls the black die in order to determine the starting position of | Every player rolls the black die in order to determine the starting position of their car. Whoever rolls the highest number gains pole position. The other cars are positioned in decreasing order according to the numbers rolled. In the case of a tie, all involved players re-roll the die. | ||
===Start === | ===Start === | ||
Before engaging 1st gear, every player rolls the black die to see how successfully | Before engaging 1st gear, every player rolls the black die to see how successfully they can start. | ||
'''Number rolled: 1 – poor start'''. The player has stalled the motor of | '''Number rolled: 1 – poor start'''. The player has stalled the motor of their car. They cannot engage 1st gear and so they have to wait till the next round. Then they can start in 1st gear without having to roll the black die again. | ||
'''Number rolled: between 2 and 16''' – normal start. The player can start normally. They roll the die for 1st gear and moves their car forward according to the number rolled. | |||
'''Number rolled: between 17 and 20''' – great start! The player makes a fantastic start. They moves their car forward 4 spaces immediately, although they is still in 1st gear. The car can change one or two lanes to avoid other cars. The driver may shift to 2nd gear in the next round. | |||
==Overshooting== | ==Overshooting== | ||
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'''Corner with 2 stops''': If the car has made no stops, it is automatically removed from play. | '''Corner with 2 stops''': If the car has made no stops, it is automatically removed from play. | ||
'''Corner with 3 stops''': If the car has made no stops, or only one stop, it is automatically removed from play. | '''Corner with 3 stops''': If the car has made no stops, or only one stop, it is automatically removed from play. | ||
When coming out of a corner the car may not change lane, but must stay in the same lane. If the move ends in another corner, this stop does not count for the new corner. If the car is blocked by another car, | When coming out of a corner the car may not change lane, but must stay in the same lane. If the move ends in another corner, this stop does not count for the new corner. If the car is blocked by another car, they cannot drive round it and has to brake. | ||
==Braking== | ==Braking== | ||
A player may use | A player may use their WP at any time to avoid having to advance the full number of spaces shown on the die. In this way they can control their progress better, for example when the lanes are blocked by other cars. | ||
other cars. | |||
==Changing down== | ==Changing down== | ||
A driver can skip one, two or three gears when changing down, however this wears out | A driver can skip one, two or three gears when changing down, however this wears out their gearbox. The number of gears skipped equates to the number of WP their car loses as a result. Note: It is not possible to skip four gears (from 6th to 1st gear). | ||
==Collision== | ==Collision== | ||
Whenever a car ends its move on a space next to or behind one or several cars, there is a risk of collision. A driver in this situation must roll the black die to see whether there is a collision or not. If | Whenever a car ends its move on a space next to or behind one or several cars, there is a risk of collision. A driver in this situation must roll the black die to see whether there is a collision or not. If they roll a number between 1 and 4 their car loses 1 WP. | ||
==Motor damage== | ==Motor damage== | ||
If a player rolls a 20 in 5th gear or a 30 in 6th gear, this puts a strain on | If a player rolls a 20 in 5th gear or a 30 in 6th gear, this puts a strain on their engine. After their car has finished moving they must therefore roll the black die to test whether their engine has withstood the strain. All players who are driving in 5th or 6th gear at this moment must also roll the black die. If a number between 1 and 4 is rolled, the corresponding car loses 1 WP. | ||
==Finish== | ==Finish== | ||
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==Pit stop== | ==Pit stop== | ||
At the end of the first lap a player may decide to make a pit stop to regain all the WP | At the end of the first lap a player may decide to make a pit stop to regain all the WP they have lost. There is no speed limit in the pit lanes. It is also not necessary to roll the exact number needed to reach one’s own pit. | ||
In the BGA adaptation, your pit box matches the colour of your car's central strip. | |||
===Entering pits=== | ===Entering pits=== | ||
To enter the pits it is sufficient to roll the minimum number required or higher using the die corresponding to the selected gear. The car receives all 18 WP back and awaits | To enter the pits it is sufficient to roll the minimum number required or higher using the die corresponding to the selected gear. The car receives all 18 WP back and awaits their next turn to start from the pits in 4th gear (maximum). | ||
The rules for changing down gear, collision, braking and engine damage do not apply in the pit lane. Overtaking is not possible as it is a single lane. Drivers have to be patient and wait until the car ahead of them moves forward, regardless of selected gear and with no effect on the WP. | The rules for changing down gear, collision, braking and engine damage do not apply in the pit lane. Overtaking is not possible as it is a single lane. Drivers have to be patient and wait until the car ahead of them moves forward, regardless of selected gear and with no effect on the WP. | ||
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===The gears=== | ===The gears=== | ||
The cars have 6 gears, each gear has its own die. The numbers on the | The cars have 6 gears, each gear has its own die. The numbers on the dice tell you how many spaces to move the car. The higher the gear you choose, the faster and further the corresponding die will allow the car to travel. You are not allowed to skip gears when accelerating (e.g. changing straight from 1st to 3rd gear). You are allowed to skip 1, 2, or 3 gears when braking (e.g. from 6th to 4th or from 4th to 1st gear); however there is a penalty for doing this. | ||
{| | {| | ||
!Gear!! Die||Movement (Number of spaces) | !Gear!! Die Color||Die Size||Movement (Number of spaces) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|1||Yellow d4||1-2 | |1||Yellow||d4||1-2 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2||Orange d6||2-4 | |2||Orange||d6||2-4 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|3|| Red d8||4-8 | |3||Red||d8||4-8 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|4||Green d12||7-12 | |4||Green||d12||7-12 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|5||Purple d20||11-20 | |5||Purple||d20||11-20 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|6||Blue | |6||Blue||d20||21-30 | ||
|} | |} | ||
===Driving=== | ===Driving=== | ||
As in real life the car starts in 1st gear. Then you shift | As in real life, the car starts in 1st gear. Then you up shift to 2nd gear and so on up to 6th gear, in order to move as fast as possible. When it is a driver’s turn they announce which gear they have chosen, move the gear stick on their dashboard accordingly and then rolls the die which corresponds to the chosen speed. They then moves their car forward the number of spaces indicated on the die. When the move is finished the car “stops”. This notion is important especially in the corners. | ||
====Order of play==== | ====Order of play==== | ||
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Example: During a round of play car A overtakes car B which was in 1st position. When the next round starts, car A, now in 1st position, will play before car B. | Example: During a round of play car A overtakes car B which was in 1st position. When the next round starts, car A, now in 1st position, will play before car B. | ||
Cars in the straight outside the pit lane will always move before cars in the pit lane. When two cars are level, the car in the highest gear goes first. When cars are level and in the same gear, the car that arrived in their current space first will go first. | |||
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If two cars on the track are level with each other, the driver with the highest gear plays first. | If two cars on the track are level with each other, the driver with the highest gear plays first. | ||
If both cars are in the same gear, the car | If both cars are in the same gear, the car that arrived first at their current space plays first. | ||
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Straights are the portions of track between corners. Depending on the length of each straight, cars may need several rounds before entering the next corner. | Straights are the portions of track between corners. Depending on the length of each straight, cars may need several rounds before entering the next corner. | ||
'''Important''': The | '''Important''': The maneuver must be completed using the smallest number of spaces possible. | ||
=== Wear points (WP)=== | === Wear points (WP)=== | ||
Wear Points reflect the ability of the car to stay on the track and survive events | Wear Points reflect the ability of the car to stay on the track and survive events during the race. Each car has a certain number of WP at the beginning of the race, which are divided up between six different categories. These points are distributed as follows in the game for advanced players: | ||
categories. These points are | |||
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===Start formation=== | ===Start formation=== | ||
Every player rolls the black die in order to determine the starting position of | Every player rolls the black die in order to determine the starting position of their car. Whoever rolls the highest number gains pole position. The other cars are positioned in decreasing order according to the numbers rolled. (ln the case of a tie, all concerned players re-roll the die.) | ||
===Start=== | ===Start=== | ||
Before engaging 1st gear, every player rolls the black die to see how successfully | Before engaging 1st gear, every player rolls the black die to see how successfully they can start. | ||
====Number rolled, 1 - poor start==== | ====Number rolled, 1 - poor start==== | ||
The player has stalled the motor of their car. They cannot engage 1st gear and so have to wait till the next round. Then they can start in | The player has stalled the motor of their car. They cannot engage 1st gear and so have to wait till the next round. Then they can start in 1st gear without having to roll the black die again. | ||
====Number rolled: between 2 and 19 - normal start==== | ====Number rolled: between 2 and 19 - normal start==== | ||
The player can start normally. | The player can start normally. They roll the die for 1st gear and moves their car forward according to the number rolled. | ||
====Number rolled: 2O - great start!==== | ====Number rolled: 2O - great start!==== | ||
The player makes a fantastic start. | The player makes a fantastic start. They move their car forward 4 spaces immediately, although they is still in 1st gear. The car can change one or two lanes to avoid other cars. The driver may shift to 2nd gear in the next round. | ||
==Overshooting== | ==Overshooting== | ||
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'''Corner with 2 stops''': If the car has made no stops, it is automatically removed from play. | '''Corner with 2 stops''': If the car has made no stops, it is automatically removed from play. | ||
'''Corner with 3 stops''': If the car has made no stops, or only one stop, it is automatically removed from play. | '''Corner with 3 stops''': If the car has made no stops, or only one stop, it is automatically removed from play. | ||
When coming out of a corner the car may not change lane, but must stay in the same lane. If the move ends in another corner, this stop does not count for the new corner. If the car is blocked by another car, | When coming out of a corner the car may not change lane, but must stay in the same lane. If the move ends in another corner, this stop does not count for the new corner. If the car is blocked by another car, they cannot drive round it and has to brake. | ||
When a car loses | When a car loses their last tire WP by overshooting a corner, they spin round in a circle. The car is placed on the space where their move ended, pointing backwards. The player must turn their car round again and drive off in 1st gear when it is their next turn. In this adaptation, their Tire WPs are reset to 1. | ||
If a car loses more tire WP than it possesses, it is eliminated from the race. | If a car loses more tire WP than it possesses, it is eliminated from the race. | ||
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If a car doesn't have enough brake WP and tire WP to stop before a blockage, it is eliminated from the race. | If a car doesn't have enough brake WP and tire WP to stop before a blockage, it is eliminated from the race. | ||
==Gearing down== | ==Gearing down== | ||
A driver can skip one, two or three gears when changing down, however this wears out | A driver can skip one, two or three gears when changing down, however this wears out their gearbox. | ||
As a result, the car then loses a certain number of brake WP, engine WP and gearbox WP. The table below lists the corresponding wear. Note: It is not possible to skip four gears (from 6th to 1st gear). | As a result, the car then loses a certain number of brake WP, engine WP and gearbox WP. The table below lists the corresponding wear. Note: It is not possible to skip four gears (from 6th to 1st gear). | ||
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|} | |} | ||
If a car has no gearbox WP left, the driver can only change clown one gear at a time until the game is over. | |||
==Collision== | ==Collision== | ||
Whenever a car ends its move on a space next to or behind one or several cars, there is a risk of collision. A driver in this situation must roll the black die to see whether there is a collision or not. If | Whenever a car ends its move on a space next to or behind one or several cars, there is a risk of collision. A driver in this situation must roll the black die to see whether there is a collision or not. If they rolls a 1, their car loses 1 WP. | ||
'''In this adaptation''' the car that did not just move rolls first. If it fails the roll and is eliminated from the race as a result, the car that moved will automatically fail its roll. | '''In this adaptation''' the car that did not just move rolls first. If it fails the roll and is eliminated from the race as a result, the car that moved will automatically fail its roll. | ||
'''If a car loses its last | '''If a car loses its last car body WP, it is eliminated''' from the race. | ||
from the race. | |||
==Motor damage== | ==Motor damage== | ||
If a player rolls a 20 in 5th gear or a 30 in 6th gear, this puts a strain on | If a player rolls a 20 in 5th gear or a 30 in 6th gear, this puts a strain on their engine. After their car has finished moving they must therefore roll the black die to test whether their engine has withstood the strain. All players who are driving in 5th or 6th gear at this moment must also roll the black die. If a number between 1 and 4 is rolled, the corresponding car loses 1 engine WP. | ||
If a car loses its last engine WP, it is eliminated from the race. | If a car loses its last engine WP, it is eliminated from the race. | ||
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==Damage and road handling== | ==Damage and road handling== | ||
Each time a car loses a car body WP or an engine WP, a | Each time a car loses a car body WP or an engine WP, a damage marker is placed on the space where the move ended. | ||
The same applies whenever a car is eliminated from the race for whatever reason. These spaces are judged to be "dangerous" from then on. | The same applies whenever a car is eliminated from the race for whatever reason. These spaces are judged to be "dangerous" from then on. | ||
If a car passes over one of these spaces or lands on it, the driver must roll the black die. | If a car passes over one of these spaces or lands on it, the driver must roll the black die. If the result is between 1 and 4, the car loses one road handling WP. The dangerous spaces can be avoided by changing lanes. | ||
'''If a car loses its last road handling WP, it is eliminated from the race.''' | '''If a car loses its last road handling WP, it is eliminated from the race.''' | ||
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The car must be driving as fast or faster than the car in front. | The car must be driving as fast or faster than the car in front. | ||
If a car wants to profit from slipstreaming after moving, it has to stop directly behind another car. From this position | If a car wants to profit from slipstreaming after moving, it has to stop directly behind another car. From this position they can then add 3 spaces onto their last move. They can move forward 3 spaces in the following way: | ||
*change a lane, overtake the car in front and return to the original lane. | *change a lane, overtake the car in front and return to the original lane. | ||
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*change two lanes and move one space in a straight line. | *change two lanes and move one space in a straight line. | ||
The player must move a total of three spaces in any case. (However, the driver may use brake WP in order to reduce this number of spaces.) If slipstreaming brings a car up | The player must move a total of three spaces in any case. (However, the driver may use brake WP in order to reduce this number of spaces.) If slipstreaming brings a car up immediately behind another car, they can carry on slipstreaming (and so on). | ||
IF a car is carried into a corner by slipstreaming, | IF a car is carried into a corner by slipstreaming, they lose a brake WP (without the number of spaces being reduced). | ||
In a corner, a slipstreaming car must follow normal driving code (eg. following the arrows). | In a corner, a slipstreaming car must follow normal driving code (eg. following the arrows). | ||
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Drivers do not have to slipstream! | Drivers do not have to slipstream! | ||
Note that in this implementation, if your car has soft tires and you slipstream at the end of a move where you did not use them (but could have), you may move one additional space during your slipstream. | |||
==Pit stop== | ==Pit stop== | ||
At the end of the first lap, a player may decide to make a pit stop to regain all the tire WP | At the end of the first lap, a player may decide to make a pit stop to regain all the tire WP they have lost. There is no speed limit in the pit lanes. It is also not necessary to roll the exact number needed to reach one's own pit. | ||
one's own pit. | |||
In the BGA adaptation, your pit box matches the central colour of your car. | |||
===Result between | To enter the pits it is necessary to roll the minimum number required or higher using the die corresponding to the selected gear. As soon as the car enters the pits, it receives all its tire WP back. The player now rolls the black die, in order to see how fast their mechanics work. | ||
===Result between 1 and 10: quick pit stop=== | |||
The player divides the number shown on the black die by two (rounding it up if necessary). The result is the number of spaces the car is allowed to move when the car leaves the pit in 4th gear. | The player divides the number shown on the black die by two (rounding it up if necessary). The result is the number of spaces the car is allowed to move when the car leaves the pit in 4th gear. | ||
===Result between 11 and | ===Result between 11 and 20: slow pit stop=== | ||
The car remains in the pit until the next round. Then the car moves on in 4th gear (or a lower gear). | The car remains in the pit until the next round. Then the car moves on in 4th gear (or a lower gear). | ||
The rules for gearing down, collision, | The rules for gearing down, collision, braking and engine damage do not apply in the pit lane. Overtaking is not possible as it is a single lane. Drivers have to be patient and wait until the car ahead of them moves forward, regardless of selected gear and with no effect on the WP. | ||
Cars in the pit lane must wait for their turn, until the cars on the circuit between pit exit and entry have had their turn. | Cars in the pit lane must wait for their turn, until the cars on the circuit between pit exit and entry have had their turn. | ||
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==Construction of one's own car== | ==Construction of one's own car== | ||
Every player can distribute | Every player can distribute their 20 WP between the zones of their car at their own discretion. At least 1 WP must be assigned to each zone. | ||
If using the Technical Pit Stops option, 2 addition WPs are available to assign, and players may assign 0-2 points to Repair points. | |||
==Qualifying lap with a stopwatch== | |||
All players drive a qualifying lap with stopwatch consecutively, in order to determine their start positions. The rules for moves and driving code remain unchanged during the qualifier, however the WP are not taken into account. The only exception is if a car overshoots a corner - this is penalized. | |||
* The player whose turn it is to drive a qualifying lap places their car in the middle lane in front of the starting line. | |||
* You may not apply the brakes at all during Qualifying. If a roll forces you to overshoot a corner, it cannot be avoided. | |||
* You may freely Gear down any number of gears during Qualifying, with no cost or penalty. | |||
* The player receives a total number of points over their lap: | |||
**1 point for each round the player takes to complete the lap | |||
**1 point for each space the player overshoots a corner by (soft tires will have their points doubled) | |||
**1 point for every full real-time minute it takes the player to complete the lap | |||
'''Note:''' The qualifying lap is over if the driver does not stop at all in corners where two or three stops are required. They then have to start the race at the back of the field from the last start position. | |||
After that the order of starting is determined: the car which has completed the qualifying lap with the fewest points takes first position. The other cars follow on in decreasing order of points. If two drivers have the same number of points, the real time taken to complete the lap decides: the fastest player gets the better start position. | |||
== Weather Conditions == | |||
There is a weather chart for each "Formula D" racing circuit, which is available to all players before the game so that they can inform themselves about weather conditions during the race and qualifying laps. | |||
lf the weather rules are used, it is strongly recommended that the tire selection rules be used as well. | |||
Before the qualifying laps begin, the black die is rolled and the weather chart consulted: | |||
'''Good weather''' or '''Changable''': no problems for drivers | |||
'''Rain''': The qualifying laps for all players take place in rain (see below). | |||
Before the actual race begins, the black die is rolled again and the weather chart consulted: | |||
'''Good weather''': no problem. | |||
'''Changeable''': The sky is overcast at the beginning of the race, but is does not rain '''unless''' it rained during qualifying. Either way, this can change during the course of the race. Whenever a player in 5th gear throws a 20 or a 3O in 6th gear, at the end of the round they have to roll the black die and consult the weather chart: | |||
If "good weather" comes up. the weather conditions are shifted one line upwards. | |||
If "rain" is the result, the weather conditions are shifted one line downwards. | |||
If the result is "changeable", the weather stays the same. | |||
{| | {| | ||
| | |'''Weather'''||'''Effect on race''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |Good||None. The weather will no longer change. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |Good (Temporary)||None. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |Changable||This is the starting step and once the weather conditions shift up or down off Changeable, it will be skipped for the rest of the game. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |Rain (Temporary)||Rain. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |Rain||Rain. The weather will no longer change. | ||
|} | |} | ||
=== Effect of rain === | |||
* '''Collision''': A result of 1 or 2 (instead of just a 1, as in good weather) means a collision occurs. | |||
* '''Engine damage''': Occurs when result is between 1 and 3 (instead of between 1 and 4, as in good weather). | |||
* '''Road hanclling''': The car loses one road handling WP for a result between 1 and 5 (instead of between 1 and 4, as in good weather) | |||
* '''Skidding on corners''': Cars will skid on corners depending on their tire selection. See "Selection of tires", below. | |||
== | == Selection of tires == | ||
The choice of tires is crucial not just for qualifying lap, but for the race itself. When weather conditions have been determined, each player can fit their car with special tires (see below). It is also possible to change tires between qualifying lap and the race. | |||
=== Hard Tires === | |||
They are recommencled on a dry track and inefficient on a wet track. | |||
* The game rules apply unchanged if the weather is good or changeable. | |||
* If it is raining, the car moves three additional spaces on any turn which contributes to advancing a corner. | |||
=== Soft Tires === | |||
They are recommended on a dry track and inefficient - if not handicapping - on a wet track. | |||
* If the weather is changeable or good, the car can move one additional space during each move in the qualifying or race laps. This additional move is not compulsory. But if a car overshoots a corner, the penalty is doubled (loss of tire WP). if a driver does not change their tires during a pit stop after the first lap, they lose the bonus. If a driver does not change their tires during a pit stop after the second lap, the penalties for overshooting a corner are trebled. | |||
* If it is raining, the car travels three spaces further on any turn which contributes to advancing a corner. If a driver cloes not change their tires during a pit stop before beginning the third lap, the penalties For overshooting a corner are trebled. | |||
Note that in this implementation, if your car has soft tires and you slipstream at the end of a move where you did not use them (but could have), you may move one additional space during your slipstream. | |||
=== Rain Tires === | |||
They are highly recommended if it is raining, but are otherwise very sensitive. | |||
* If the weather is changeable or good, the penalties for overshooting a corner are doubled (loss of tire WP) for qualifying and the first two laps of the race. If a driver does not change their tires before the third race lap, the | |||
penalties are trebled. | |||
* If it is raining, the car travels one space further on any turn which contributes to advancing a corner. | |||
== Technical Pit Stops == | |||
Your pit has 2 WP which can be used during the race to regain lost WP (with the exception of tire WP). Every time a driver makes a pit stop they can choose between two options: | |||
* '''Tire pit stop''': As in the rules for advanced players, except that the driver may change the type of tire whenever they changes tires. | |||
* '''Technlcal pit stop''': The driver can change their tires (see above) and in addition regain up to two WP in one or two zones (except the tires). This "reservoir" of 2 WP applies for the entire duration of the race, even if it lasts for more than two laps. In the next round, the car may not start higher than 4th gear. A car with soft tires does not profit from the bonus of an additional space when leaving the pits. | |||
== Team Race == | |||
A game using these rules is appropriate for a large group with an even number of players. The players form teams each with two players; each colour corresponds to a racing team. Apart from the following two exceptions, the rules apply unchanged: | |||
* '''Pit stop''': Each team has 4 WP to repair the cars. Both players must decide together how they want to use these points. | |||
* '''Winner by points''': A team race is not necessarily won by the first car to cross the finishing line. Each car receives a certain number of winning points. The team with the highest number of total points wins the race. | |||
{| | |||
|'''Ranking''||'''No. of point''' | |||
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|1||1000 | |||
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|2||720 | |||
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|3||600 | |||
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|4||480 | |||
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|5||400 | |||
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|6||320 | |||
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|7||240 | |||
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|8||160 | |||
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|9||80 | |||
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|10||40 | |||
|} | |||
Note that these points differ from the published rules. If qualifying is enabled, qualifying points are also awarded equally to both members of the team. | |||
== Nitro Fuel == | |||
When this option is chosen, all cars have a nitro Fuel injection, which allows instant acceleration. Players can use their nitro once a lap after rolling the corresponding gear die. They receive a movement bonus according to the gear they are using at that moment (1 space in 1st gear, 2 spaces in 2nd gear, etc.). This bonus must be used completely. | |||
When a car completes a lap, it replenishes its nitro fuel and may use it again. | |||
= BGA Rule Variations= | = BGA Rule Variations= | ||
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The differences from the rules you will find in your own copy of Formula D are: | The differences from the rules you will find in your own copy of Formula D are: | ||
==Round Order == | |||
In the original rules, if two cars are level with each other, the driver with the highest gear plays first. If both cars are in the same gear, the car nearest the inside with reference to the next (or the current) corner plays first. | |||
In this adaptation, the higher gear continues to be first but if both cars are in the same gear *then the player who first arrived at their space* goes first. Corners no longer affect who goes first. | |||
==Points == | |||
In this adaptation, points are awarded for race completion '''and''' for Qualifying (if enabled). The Qualifying points are minor by comparison and serve as a tie-break if two players are both eliminated and score 0 in the race. | |||
{| | |||
|'''Ranking'''||'''Race Points'''||'''Qualifying Points''' | |||
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|1||1000||10 | |||
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|2||720||9 | |||
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|3||600||8 | |||
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|4||480||7 | |||
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|5||400||6 | |||
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|6||320||5 | |||
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|7||240||4 | |||
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|8||160||3 | |||
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|9||80||2 | |||
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|10||40||1 | |||
|} | |||
To cover multiple players being eliminated during a game where there is not Qualifying, their distance travelled before being eliminated is used as the final tie-break (only in non-team games). If a player overshoots a corner or crashes into the back of other cars, their position at the '''start''' of the turn is used. | |||
==Braking == | ==Braking == | ||
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* You may not apply the brakes at all during Qualifying. If a roll forces you to overshoot a corner, it cannot be avoided. | * You may not apply the brakes at all during Qualifying. If a roll forces you to overshoot a corner, it cannot be avoided. | ||
* You may freely Gear down any number of gears during Qualifying, with no cost or penalty. | * You may freely Gear down any number of gears during Qualifying, with no cost or penalty. | ||
In this version, Qualifying awards points as long as you complete your lap: | |||
{| | |||
|'''Ranking''||'''No. of point''' | |||
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|1||10 | |||
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|2||9 | |||
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|3||8 | |||
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==Collision Checks == | ==Collision Checks == | ||
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In this adaptation, there are 5 steps: Good, Good - Temporary, Changeable, Rain - Temporary, Rain. | In this adaptation, there are 5 steps: Good, Good - Temporary, Changeable, Rain - Temporary, Rain. | ||
Changeable is only ever used at the start of a race, and by default is Good - with one exception: if it rained in qualifying then a changeable feature race will start Changeable but raining. | |||
Weather will never be changeable in qualifying: it will be Good unless Rain is rolled. | |||
==Spinning == | ==Spinning == | ||
The original rules state that if a car on 0 Tire WP overshoots a corner then it "will again spin round in a circle. If the car overshoots the corner by more than one space, it is out of the race". In this adaptation, a car with 0 Tire WP is eliminated if it overshoots a corner by more than 1 WP. Hence, even a single space overshoot will eliminate a 0 Tire WP car on soft tires. | The original rules state that if a car on 0 Tire WP overshoots a corner then it "will again spin round in a circle. If the car overshoots the corner by more than one space, it is out of the race". In this adaptation, a car with 0 Tire WP is eliminated if it overshoots a corner by more than 1 WP. Hence, even a single space overshoot will eliminate a 0 Tire WP car on soft tires. | ||
Additionally, in this adaptation when you spin, your Tire WP are reset to 1 WP (instead of remaining at 0 WP). | |||
==Skidding on Corners in the Rain == | ==Skidding on Corners in the Rain == | ||
The original rules state that cars will skid in the rain " | The original rules state that cars will skid in the rain "provided at least one space of the move lies within the limits of a corner". In this adaptation, skidding will only occur on any turn that counts towards a corner's completion. That means: | ||
* Driving through a corner that you have already completed will ''not'' cause you to skid | |||
* If you are on the final space in a corner and still need to land in it 1 more turn, you will skid on your next move even though you are driving into a straight | |||
==Slipstreaming== | |||
If your car has soft tires and you slipstream at the end of a move where you did not use them (but could have), you may move one additional space during your slipstream. | |||
==Motor Damage Checks== | |||
Motor damage checks are always performed in round order. | |||
==Braking in the Pit Lane == | ==Braking in the Pit Lane == | ||
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==Elimination == | ==Elimination == | ||
When a player is eliminated, the outcome is slightly different from the | When a player is eliminated, the outcome is slightly different from the published rules. | ||
*If the elimination was caused by the player overshooting corners or driving over a damage marker, the car is immediately removed from the board and '''no damage marker is placed''' | *If the elimination was caused by the player overshooting corners or driving over a damage marker, the car is immediately removed from the board and '''no damage marker is placed''' | ||
*If the elimination was caused by the player failing a motor damage test, the car is immediately removed from the board and a | *If the elimination was caused by the player failing a motor damage test, the car is immediately removed from the board and a damage marker is added. | ||
*If the player is eliminated by any other reason, a damage marker is added and the car remains on the board until the end of the round, when it is removed. | *If the player is eliminated by any other reason, a damage marker is added and the car remains on the board until the end of the round, when it is removed. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:59, 29 October 2024
10-Second Explainer of Formula D
New to Formula D?
This 10-second explainer will get you started:
- Your car will start in 1st gear.
- At the start of your turn, your first decision is whether to stay on your current gear, or go up 1 gear or go down. You can go down 1 gear without penalty.
- After choosing a gear, you will roll the appropriate "gear die". The higher the gear, the bigger the die.
- Once you have rolled, you must move the number of spaces rolled, although you may choose which path you take.
- Corners are areas marked in red. To drive around corners without penalty, you must finish at least 1 turn in them.
- Some corners are particularly slow and may require that you finish at least 2 or even 3 turns in them.
That's it! There's a lot more to it than that, but this covers the absolute basics of driving safely around the track.
Important: BGA Rule Variations
The BGA Adaptation of Formula D uses a number of variations from the Masters (Tournament) rules.
At the end of these rules, you will find a list of all differences from the published game rules.
Adaptation Notes/Common Mistakes
- The central area of your car is the colour of the pit box you must use (and your team if playing a team game)
- Your sidepods are your unique player color
- To enter the pitbox, you must move out of the pit lane and onto the coloured pit box. Stopping in the pit lane in front of your box is not a pit stop.
- To zoom the circuit in and out with a mouse, use Ctrl+Wheelmouse.
Basic Rules
Aim of the game
FORMULA D is a car race. The aim is to win a race (of one lap) and be the first to cross the finishing line. There are all sorts of risks involved and you have to anticipate what will happen during the course of the race. You must decide on your strategy, trust to luck, keep to the rules and always keep an eye on the technical condition of your car.
The gears
The cars have 6 gears. Each gear has its own die. The numbers on the dice tell you how many spaces to move the car. The higher the gear you choose, the faster and further the corresponding die will allow the car to travel. You are not allowed to skip gears when accelerating (e.g. changing straight from 1st to 3rd gear). You are allowed to skip 1, 2 or 3 gears when braking (e.g. from 6th to 4th or from 4th to 1st gear); however there is a penalty for doing this.
| Gear | Color | Die | Movement (Number of spaces) | Face distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yellow | d4 | 1-2 | 1,1,2,2 |
| 2 | Orange | d6 | 2-4 | 2,3,3,4,4,4 |
| 3 | Red | d8 | 4-8 | 4,5,6,6,7,7,8,8 |
| 4 | Green | d12 | 7-12 | 2 of each |
| 5 | Purple | d20 | 11-20 | 2 of each |
| 6 | Blue | d20 | 21-30 | 2 of each |
Driving
As in real life the car starts in 1st gear. Then you shift up to 2nd gear and so on up to 6th gear, in order to move as fast as possible. When it is a driver’s turn they announce which gear they have chosen, move the gear stick on their dashboard accordingly and then rolls the die which corresponds to the chosen speed. They then moves their car forward the number of spaces indicated on the die. When the move is finished the car “stops”. This notion is important especially in the corners.
Order of play: In each round the drivers play according to their car position on the track.
Example: During a round of play car A overtakes car B which was in 1st position. When the next round starts, car A, now in 1st position, will play before car B.
Cars in the straight outside the pit lane will always move before cars in the pit lane. When two cars are level, the car in the highest gear goes first. When cars are level and in the same gear, the car that arrived in their current space first will go first.
Driving Code
The cars drive in the track lanes. Different driving codes apply to corners and straights. It is generally not allowed to go over other cars – they must be driven round. Driving backwards is also not allowed.
Driving code in the corners
To drive through a corner a car must stop a minimum number of times (indicated in the yellow box) within the limits of the corner. After the requisite number of stops, the car may proceed and exit the corner on its next move.
To make it easier to drive through the corner, the driver should consider the indicated number of spaces. The number in the green box refer to the longest path, the numbers in the red box refer to the shortest path.
Driving code on the straights
Straights are the portions of track between corners. Depending on the length of each straight, cars may need several rounds before entering the next corner.
Important: The maneuver must be completed using the smallest number of spaces possible.
Wear points (WP)
They reflect the capability of the car to stay on the track and survive events during the race. In the Basic Game, each car has 18 WP at the beginning of the race. The players use these points to survive various incidents and risky maneuvers.
Preparation for play
Start formation
Every player rolls the black die in order to determine the starting position of their car. Whoever rolls the highest number gains pole position. The other cars are positioned in decreasing order according to the numbers rolled. In the case of a tie, all involved players re-roll the die.
Start
Before engaging 1st gear, every player rolls the black die to see how successfully they can start.
Number rolled: 1 – poor start. The player has stalled the motor of their car. They cannot engage 1st gear and so they have to wait till the next round. Then they can start in 1st gear without having to roll the black die again.
Number rolled: between 2 and 16 – normal start. The player can start normally. They roll the die for 1st gear and moves their car forward according to the number rolled.
Number rolled: between 17 and 20 – great start! The player makes a fantastic start. They moves their car forward 4 spaces immediately, although they is still in 1st gear. The car can change one or two lanes to avoid other cars. The driver may shift to 2nd gear in the next round.
Overshooting
If a car passes through a corner at the end of its turn without making the required number of stops, it overshoots the corner. The number of spaces the car overshot the corner by is deducted from the car’s WP as a penalty.
Corner with 2 stops: If the car has made no stops, it is automatically removed from play.
Corner with 3 stops: If the car has made no stops, or only one stop, it is automatically removed from play.
When coming out of a corner the car may not change lane, but must stay in the same lane. If the move ends in another corner, this stop does not count for the new corner. If the car is blocked by another car, they cannot drive round it and has to brake.
Braking
A player may use their WP at any time to avoid having to advance the full number of spaces shown on the die. In this way they can control their progress better, for example when the lanes are blocked by other cars.
Changing down
A driver can skip one, two or three gears when changing down, however this wears out their gearbox. The number of gears skipped equates to the number of WP their car loses as a result. Note: It is not possible to skip four gears (from 6th to 1st gear).
Collision
Whenever a car ends its move on a space next to or behind one or several cars, there is a risk of collision. A driver in this situation must roll the black die to see whether there is a collision or not. If they roll a number between 1 and 4 their car loses 1 WP.
Motor damage
If a player rolls a 20 in 5th gear or a 30 in 6th gear, this puts a strain on their engine. After their car has finished moving they must therefore roll the black die to test whether their engine has withstood the strain. All players who are driving in 5th or 6th gear at this moment must also roll the black die. If a number between 1 and 4 is rolled, the corresponding car loses 1 WP.
Finish
The player whose car passes the finishing line first has won the race. The race ends when all cars have crossed the finishing line, in order to enable ranking.
Two-lap race
For players who have already played several single-lap games.
Whoever crosses the finishing line first after two laps wins the game. Players may make a pit stop between the first and second laps to regain the WP points they lost during the first round.
Pit stop
At the end of the first lap a player may decide to make a pit stop to regain all the WP they have lost. There is no speed limit in the pit lanes. It is also not necessary to roll the exact number needed to reach one’s own pit.
In the BGA adaptation, your pit box matches the colour of your car's central strip.
Entering pits
To enter the pits it is sufficient to roll the minimum number required or higher using the die corresponding to the selected gear. The car receives all 18 WP back and awaits their next turn to start from the pits in 4th gear (maximum).
The rules for changing down gear, collision, braking and engine damage do not apply in the pit lane. Overtaking is not possible as it is a single lane. Drivers have to be patient and wait until the car ahead of them moves forward, regardless of selected gear and with no effect on the WP.
Cars in the pit lane must wait for their turn, until the cars on the circuit between pit exit and entry have had their turn.
Advanced Rules
Basics
The gears
The cars have 6 gears, each gear has its own die. The numbers on the dice tell you how many spaces to move the car. The higher the gear you choose, the faster and further the corresponding die will allow the car to travel. You are not allowed to skip gears when accelerating (e.g. changing straight from 1st to 3rd gear). You are allowed to skip 1, 2, or 3 gears when braking (e.g. from 6th to 4th or from 4th to 1st gear); however there is a penalty for doing this.
| Gear | Die Color | Die Size | Movement (Number of spaces) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yellow | d4 | 1-2 |
| 2 | Orange | d6 | 2-4 |
| 3 | Red | d8 | 4-8 |
| 4 | Green | d12 | 7-12 |
| 5 | Purple | d20 | 11-20 |
| 6 | Blue | d20 | 21-30 |
Driving
As in real life, the car starts in 1st gear. Then you up shift to 2nd gear and so on up to 6th gear, in order to move as fast as possible. When it is a driver’s turn they announce which gear they have chosen, move the gear stick on their dashboard accordingly and then rolls the die which corresponds to the chosen speed. They then moves their car forward the number of spaces indicated on the die. When the move is finished the car “stops”. This notion is important especially in the corners.
Order of play
In each round the drivers play according to their car position on the track.
Example: During a round of play car A overtakes car B which was in 1st position. When the next round starts, car A, now in 1st position, will play before car B.
Cars in the straight outside the pit lane will always move before cars in the pit lane. When two cars are level, the car in the highest gear goes first. When cars are level and in the same gear, the car that arrived in their current space first will go first.
Same position
If two cars on the track are level with each other, the driver with the highest gear plays first.
If both cars are in the same gear, the car that arrived first at their current space plays first.
Driving Code
The cars drive in the track lanes. Different driving codes apply to corners and straights. It is generally not allowed to go over other cars – they must be driven round. Driving backwards is also not allowed.
Driving code in the corners
To drive through a corner a car must stop a minimum number of times (indicated in the yellow box) within the limits of the corner. After the requisite number of stops, the car may proceed and exit the corner on its next move.
To make it easier to drive through the corner, the driver should consider the indicated number of spaces. The number in the green box refer to the longest path, the numbers in the red box refer to the shortest path.
Driving code on the straights
Straights are the portions of track between corners. Depending on the length of each straight, cars may need several rounds before entering the next corner.
Important: The maneuver must be completed using the smallest number of spaces possible.
Wear points (WP)
Wear Points reflect the ability of the car to stay on the track and survive events during the race. Each car has a certain number of WP at the beginning of the race, which are divided up between six different categories. These points are distributed as follows in the game for advanced players:
| WP tires: | 6 |
| WP brakes: | 3 |
| WP gearbox: | 3 |
| WP car body: | 3 |
| WP engine: | 3 |
| WP road handling: | 2 |
Preparation for play
Start formation
Every player rolls the black die in order to determine the starting position of their car. Whoever rolls the highest number gains pole position. The other cars are positioned in decreasing order according to the numbers rolled. (ln the case of a tie, all concerned players re-roll the die.)
Start
Before engaging 1st gear, every player rolls the black die to see how successfully they can start.
Number rolled, 1 - poor start
The player has stalled the motor of their car. They cannot engage 1st gear and so have to wait till the next round. Then they can start in 1st gear without having to roll the black die again.
Number rolled: between 2 and 19 - normal start
The player can start normally. They roll the die for 1st gear and moves their car forward according to the number rolled.
Number rolled: 2O - great start!
The player makes a fantastic start. They move their car forward 4 spaces immediately, although they is still in 1st gear. The car can change one or two lanes to avoid other cars. The driver may shift to 2nd gear in the next round.
Overshooting
If a car passes through a corner at the end of its turn without making the required number of stops, it overshoots the corner. The number of spaces the car overshot the corner by is deducted from the car’s tire WP as a penalty.
Corner with 2 stops: If the car has made no stops, it is automatically removed from play.
Corner with 3 stops: If the car has made no stops, or only one stop, it is automatically removed from play.
When coming out of a corner the car may not change lane, but must stay in the same lane. If the move ends in another corner, this stop does not count for the new corner. If the car is blocked by another car, they cannot drive round it and has to brake.
When a car loses their last tire WP by overshooting a corner, they spin round in a circle. The car is placed on the space where their move ended, pointing backwards. The player must turn their car round again and drive off in 1st gear when it is their next turn. In this adaptation, their Tire WPs are reset to 1.
If a car loses more tire WP than it possesses, it is eliminated from the race.
Braking
A player may use their brake WP at any time to avoid having to advance the full number of spaces shown on the die. This can help to prevent losing tire WP if they would otherwise overshoot a corner.
A driver can find themselves blocked by one or more cars which they are unable to overtake. After the driver has moved their car forward as many spaces as possible, they counts how many spaces they would have moved if they had not been blocked.
If the number of spaces short of the full number 4 or greater, they may use Emergency Braking. In this case, their first 3 spaces must be paid for with Brake WP. Each additional space after that may be paid by either Brake or Tire WP.
Braking is paid for *after* Overshooting, so any Tire WPs lost to Overshooting will not be available for Emergency Braking.
If a car doesn't have enough brake WP and tire WP to stop before a blockage, it is eliminated from the race.
Gearing down
A driver can skip one, two or three gears when changing down, however this wears out their gearbox.
As a result, the car then loses a certain number of brake WP, engine WP and gearbox WP. The table below lists the corresponding wear. Note: It is not possible to skip four gears (from 6th to 1st gear).
| Gears skipped | Gearbox WP | Brake WP | Engine WP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 gear | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 gears | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 gears | 1 | 1 | 1 |
If a car has no gearbox WP left, the driver can only change clown one gear at a time until the game is over.
Collision
Whenever a car ends its move on a space next to or behind one or several cars, there is a risk of collision. A driver in this situation must roll the black die to see whether there is a collision or not. If they rolls a 1, their car loses 1 WP.
In this adaptation the car that did not just move rolls first. If it fails the roll and is eliminated from the race as a result, the car that moved will automatically fail its roll.
If a car loses its last car body WP, it is eliminated from the race.
Motor damage
If a player rolls a 20 in 5th gear or a 30 in 6th gear, this puts a strain on their engine. After their car has finished moving they must therefore roll the black die to test whether their engine has withstood the strain. All players who are driving in 5th or 6th gear at this moment must also roll the black die. If a number between 1 and 4 is rolled, the corresponding car loses 1 engine WP.
If a car loses its last engine WP, it is eliminated from the race.
Damage and road handling
Each time a car loses a car body WP or an engine WP, a damage marker is placed on the space where the move ended.
The same applies whenever a car is eliminated from the race for whatever reason. These spaces are judged to be "dangerous" from then on.
If a car passes over one of these spaces or lands on it, the driver must roll the black die. If the result is between 1 and 4, the car loses one road handling WP. The dangerous spaces can be avoided by changing lanes.
If a car loses its last road handling WP, it is eliminated from the race.
Slipstreaming
If a car drives in the wake of another car, this is called slipstreaming.
For the two concerned drivers, slipstreaming is possible from the 4th gear on.
The car must be driving as fast or faster than the car in front.
If a car wants to profit from slipstreaming after moving, it has to stop directly behind another car. From this position they can then add 3 spaces onto their last move. They can move forward 3 spaces in the following way:
- change a lane, overtake the car in front and return to the original lane.
- change a lane and move two spaces in a straight line.
- change two lanes and move one space in a straight line.
The player must move a total of three spaces in any case. (However, the driver may use brake WP in order to reduce this number of spaces.) If slipstreaming brings a car up immediately behind another car, they can carry on slipstreaming (and so on).
IF a car is carried into a corner by slipstreaming, they lose a brake WP (without the number of spaces being reduced).
In a corner, a slipstreaming car must follow normal driving code (eg. following the arrows).
Braking in order to take advantage of slipstreaming in the wake of another player's car is not allowed.
Drivers do not have to slipstream!
Note that in this implementation, if your car has soft tires and you slipstream at the end of a move where you did not use them (but could have), you may move one additional space during your slipstream.
Pit stop
At the end of the first lap, a player may decide to make a pit stop to regain all the tire WP they have lost. There is no speed limit in the pit lanes. It is also not necessary to roll the exact number needed to reach one's own pit.
In the BGA adaptation, your pit box matches the central colour of your car.
To enter the pits it is necessary to roll the minimum number required or higher using the die corresponding to the selected gear. As soon as the car enters the pits, it receives all its tire WP back. The player now rolls the black die, in order to see how fast their mechanics work.
Result between 1 and 10: quick pit stop
The player divides the number shown on the black die by two (rounding it up if necessary). The result is the number of spaces the car is allowed to move when the car leaves the pit in 4th gear.
Result between 11 and 20: slow pit stop
The car remains in the pit until the next round. Then the car moves on in 4th gear (or a lower gear).
The rules for gearing down, collision, braking and engine damage do not apply in the pit lane. Overtaking is not possible as it is a single lane. Drivers have to be patient and wait until the car ahead of them moves forward, regardless of selected gear and with no effect on the WP.
Cars in the pit lane must wait for their turn, until the cars on the circuit between pit exit and entry have had their turn.
Finish
The player whose car passes the finishing line first has won the race. The race ends when all cars have crossed the finishing line, in order to enable ranking.
Optional Rules
All the following rules can be used of one another.
Construction of one's own car
Every player can distribute their 20 WP between the zones of their car at their own discretion. At least 1 WP must be assigned to each zone.
If using the Technical Pit Stops option, 2 addition WPs are available to assign, and players may assign 0-2 points to Repair points.
Qualifying lap with a stopwatch
All players drive a qualifying lap with stopwatch consecutively, in order to determine their start positions. The rules for moves and driving code remain unchanged during the qualifier, however the WP are not taken into account. The only exception is if a car overshoots a corner - this is penalized.
- The player whose turn it is to drive a qualifying lap places their car in the middle lane in front of the starting line.
- You may not apply the brakes at all during Qualifying. If a roll forces you to overshoot a corner, it cannot be avoided.
- You may freely Gear down any number of gears during Qualifying, with no cost or penalty.
- The player receives a total number of points over their lap:
- 1 point for each round the player takes to complete the lap
- 1 point for each space the player overshoots a corner by (soft tires will have their points doubled)
- 1 point for every full real-time minute it takes the player to complete the lap
Note: The qualifying lap is over if the driver does not stop at all in corners where two or three stops are required. They then have to start the race at the back of the field from the last start position.
After that the order of starting is determined: the car which has completed the qualifying lap with the fewest points takes first position. The other cars follow on in decreasing order of points. If two drivers have the same number of points, the real time taken to complete the lap decides: the fastest player gets the better start position.
Weather Conditions
There is a weather chart for each "Formula D" racing circuit, which is available to all players before the game so that they can inform themselves about weather conditions during the race and qualifying laps.
lf the weather rules are used, it is strongly recommended that the tire selection rules be used as well.
Before the qualifying laps begin, the black die is rolled and the weather chart consulted:
Good weather or Changable: no problems for drivers Rain: The qualifying laps for all players take place in rain (see below).
Before the actual race begins, the black die is rolled again and the weather chart consulted:
Good weather: no problem. Changeable: The sky is overcast at the beginning of the race, but is does not rain unless it rained during qualifying. Either way, this can change during the course of the race. Whenever a player in 5th gear throws a 20 or a 3O in 6th gear, at the end of the round they have to roll the black die and consult the weather chart:
If "good weather" comes up. the weather conditions are shifted one line upwards. If "rain" is the result, the weather conditions are shifted one line downwards. If the result is "changeable", the weather stays the same.
| Weather | Effect on race |
| Good | None. The weather will no longer change. |
| Good (Temporary) | None. |
| Changable | This is the starting step and once the weather conditions shift up or down off Changeable, it will be skipped for the rest of the game. |
| Rain (Temporary) | Rain. |
| Rain | Rain. The weather will no longer change. |
Effect of rain
- Collision: A result of 1 or 2 (instead of just a 1, as in good weather) means a collision occurs.
- Engine damage: Occurs when result is between 1 and 3 (instead of between 1 and 4, as in good weather).
- Road hanclling: The car loses one road handling WP for a result between 1 and 5 (instead of between 1 and 4, as in good weather)
- Skidding on corners: Cars will skid on corners depending on their tire selection. See "Selection of tires", below.
Selection of tires
The choice of tires is crucial not just for qualifying lap, but for the race itself. When weather conditions have been determined, each player can fit their car with special tires (see below). It is also possible to change tires between qualifying lap and the race.
Hard Tires
They are recommencled on a dry track and inefficient on a wet track.
- The game rules apply unchanged if the weather is good or changeable.
- If it is raining, the car moves three additional spaces on any turn which contributes to advancing a corner.
Soft Tires
They are recommended on a dry track and inefficient - if not handicapping - on a wet track.
- If the weather is changeable or good, the car can move one additional space during each move in the qualifying or race laps. This additional move is not compulsory. But if a car overshoots a corner, the penalty is doubled (loss of tire WP). if a driver does not change their tires during a pit stop after the first lap, they lose the bonus. If a driver does not change their tires during a pit stop after the second lap, the penalties for overshooting a corner are trebled.
- If it is raining, the car travels three spaces further on any turn which contributes to advancing a corner. If a driver cloes not change their tires during a pit stop before beginning the third lap, the penalties For overshooting a corner are trebled.
Note that in this implementation, if your car has soft tires and you slipstream at the end of a move where you did not use them (but could have), you may move one additional space during your slipstream.
Rain Tires
They are highly recommended if it is raining, but are otherwise very sensitive.
- If the weather is changeable or good, the penalties for overshooting a corner are doubled (loss of tire WP) for qualifying and the first two laps of the race. If a driver does not change their tires before the third race lap, the
penalties are trebled.
- If it is raining, the car travels one space further on any turn which contributes to advancing a corner.
Technical Pit Stops
Your pit has 2 WP which can be used during the race to regain lost WP (with the exception of tire WP). Every time a driver makes a pit stop they can choose between two options:
- Tire pit stop: As in the rules for advanced players, except that the driver may change the type of tire whenever they changes tires.
- Technlcal pit stop: The driver can change their tires (see above) and in addition regain up to two WP in one or two zones (except the tires). This "reservoir" of 2 WP applies for the entire duration of the race, even if it lasts for more than two laps. In the next round, the car may not start higher than 4th gear. A car with soft tires does not profit from the bonus of an additional space when leaving the pits.
Team Race
A game using these rules is appropriate for a large group with an even number of players. The players form teams each with two players; each colour corresponds to a racing team. Apart from the following two exceptions, the rules apply unchanged:
- Pit stop: Each team has 4 WP to repair the cars. Both players must decide together how they want to use these points.
- Winner by points: A team race is not necessarily won by the first car to cross the finishing line. Each car receives a certain number of winning points. The team with the highest number of total points wins the race.
| 'Ranking | No. of point |
| 1 | 1000 |
| 2 | 720 |
| 3 | 600 |
| 4 | 480 |
| 5 | 400 |
| 6 | 320 |
| 7 | 240 |
| 8 | 160 |
| 9 | 80 |
| 10 | 40 |
Note that these points differ from the published rules. If qualifying is enabled, qualifying points are also awarded equally to both members of the team.
Nitro Fuel
When this option is chosen, all cars have a nitro Fuel injection, which allows instant acceleration. Players can use their nitro once a lap after rolling the corresponding gear die. They receive a movement bonus according to the gear they are using at that moment (1 space in 1st gear, 2 spaces in 2nd gear, etc.). This bonus must be used completely.
When a car completes a lap, it replenishes its nitro fuel and may use it again.
BGA Rule Variations
The BGA Adaptation of Formula D uses a number of variations from the Masters (Tournament) rules.
The differences from the rules you will find in your own copy of Formula D are:
Round Order
In the original rules, if two cars are level with each other, the driver with the highest gear plays first. If both cars are in the same gear, the car nearest the inside with reference to the next (or the current) corner plays first.
In this adaptation, the higher gear continues to be first but if both cars are in the same gear *then the player who first arrived at their space* goes first. Corners no longer affect who goes first.
Points
In this adaptation, points are awarded for race completion and for Qualifying (if enabled). The Qualifying points are minor by comparison and serve as a tie-break if two players are both eliminated and score 0 in the race.
| Ranking | Race Points | Qualifying Points |
| 1 | 1000 | 10 |
| 2 | 720 | 9 |
| 3 | 600 | 8 |
| 4 | 480 | 7 |
| 5 | 400 | 6 |
| 6 | 320 | 5 |
| 7 | 240 | 4 |
| 8 | 160 | 3 |
| 9 | 80 | 2 |
| 10 | 40 | 1 |
To cover multiple players being eliminated during a game where there is not Qualifying, their distance travelled before being eliminated is used as the final tie-break (only in non-team games). If a player overshoots a corner or crashes into the back of other cars, their position at the start of the turn is used.
Braking
The original rules provide a table that describes the outcome of "Emergency Braking" (when a car is blocked by one or more cars which they are unable to overtake). The table does not take Constructed Cars into account, so to clarify, the implemented rules are:
If a player performs Emergency Braking, they must move their car forward as many spaces as possible. If they need to brake more than 3 spaces, they are required to use Brake WPs for the first 3 spaces, and each subsequent space may be paid for using Brake WP *or* Tire WPs.
Braking is paid for *after* Overshooting, so any Tire WPs lost to Overshooting will not be available for Emergency Braking.
Qualifying
Players do not roll the black starting die at the beginning of Qualifying: they just start in 1st gear.
The original rules simply state that "WP are not taken into account" during qualifying. However, the effect of this is clarified in this adaptation:
- You may not apply the brakes at all during Qualifying. If a roll forces you to overshoot a corner, it cannot be avoided.
- You may freely Gear down any number of gears during Qualifying, with no cost or penalty.
In this version, Qualifying awards points as long as you complete your lap:
| 'Ranking | No. of point |
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 9 |
| 3 | 8 |
| 4 | 7 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 5 |
| 7 | 4 |
| 8 | 3 |
| 9 | 2 |
| 10 | 1 |
Collision Checks
In this adaptation, the active player checks for collisions only after all adjacent players have rolled. If an adjacent player fails their roll and is eliminated as a result, the active player will automatically fail their roll against that player.
Weather Rolls
In the original rules, the Weather die is thrown immediately when a player rolls the maximum number in 5th or 6th gear. In this adaptation, this roll still occurs but it is deferred until the end of the round. This way, weather can only change between rounds and not in the middle of a player's turn. If multiple players roll the maximum number, the weather die will be rolled multiple times.
Changeable Weather
The original rules have 4 steps for Changeable Weather (Good, Good - Changeable, Rain - Changeable, Rain).
In this adaptation, there are 5 steps: Good, Good - Temporary, Changeable, Rain - Temporary, Rain.
Changeable is only ever used at the start of a race, and by default is Good - with one exception: if it rained in qualifying then a changeable feature race will start Changeable but raining.
Weather will never be changeable in qualifying: it will be Good unless Rain is rolled.
Spinning
The original rules state that if a car on 0 Tire WP overshoots a corner then it "will again spin round in a circle. If the car overshoots the corner by more than one space, it is out of the race". In this adaptation, a car with 0 Tire WP is eliminated if it overshoots a corner by more than 1 WP. Hence, even a single space overshoot will eliminate a 0 Tire WP car on soft tires.
Additionally, in this adaptation when you spin, your Tire WP are reset to 1 WP (instead of remaining at 0 WP).
Skidding on Corners in the Rain
The original rules state that cars will skid in the rain "provided at least one space of the move lies within the limits of a corner". In this adaptation, skidding will only occur on any turn that counts towards a corner's completion. That means:
- Driving through a corner that you have already completed will not cause you to skid
- If you are on the final space in a corner and still need to land in it 1 more turn, you will skid on your next move even though you are driving into a straight
Slipstreaming
If your car has soft tires and you slipstream at the end of a move where you did not use them (but could have), you may move one additional space during your slipstream.
Motor Damage Checks
Motor damage checks are always performed in round order.
Braking in the Pit Lane
The original rules state that the rules for braking do not apply in the pit lane. In this adaptation, there is no braking cost for stopping immediately behind another car, or in your pit box. However, there is a brake cost for travelling any distance shorter than that.
Pit Lane
The rules for gearing down DO apply in the pit lane.
Pit Stops
The soft tire bonus may not be used when moving after a Quick Pit Stop.
If Technical Pit Stops are enabled, players may always choose to take one (and thus finish their turn) even if they have no repair points or repairs to perform.
Construction of one's own car
In this adaptation, if players have selected the option to Construct their own car then there are no limits to how many points they may assign to any given area.
In games that have also selected the Technical Pit Stop rules, then instead of having a fixed 2 WPs available for Pit repairs, a player will have 22 WPs to use in Construction and can choose how many repair points to make available, with a maximum of 2.
Road Races
The Road Race rules, including Drivers with special abilities, are not used.
Where Road Race circuits are used, all non-standard rules are ignored.
Nitro Fuel Injection is available as an option for all races.
Elimination
When a player is eliminated, the outcome is slightly different from the published rules.
- If the elimination was caused by the player overshooting corners or driving over a damage marker, the car is immediately removed from the board and no damage marker is placed
- If the elimination was caused by the player failing a motor damage test, the car is immediately removed from the board and a damage marker is added.
- If the player is eliminated by any other reason, a damage marker is added and the car remains on the board until the end of the round, when it is removed.