Speeding Turtles

Racing Turtles “Racing Turtles” is great fun for players of all ages, starting from late preschool—that is, age five. It is also Egmont’s biggest bestseller. It is the most frequently purchased game and has been in continuous publication the longest among over a hundred different titles. The game’s title, “Racing Turtles,” comes up spontaneously in every conversation or forum discussion among parents about modern board games! Usually, these cute little turtles aren’t in any hurry; they spend whole days strolling leisurely from place to place. But as soon as they spot a tempting leaf salad in the distance on the other side of the meadow, they start moving their little legs more energetically! However, these little turtles aren’t long-distance runners, so even though they’ll dash toward the lettuce without a second thought, they have to rest from time to time. They’ll take every opportunity to climb onto the shell of another turtle, which might give them a ride along the way, allowing them to cover the route of this unique race faster! “Racing Turtles” is a great board game that provides lots of fun for young and old alike. It’s the perfect “icebreaker” during the first get-togethers at summer camp. It’s a fantastic gift for any children’s party. It’s also a great way to bridge the generations, as the charming child-friendly graphics and symbol-based cards allow even very young board game players to join in the fun. And the racing turtles—especially the ones piling on top of each other—will amuse more than a few adults. You’ll love this game! The goal of the game is to guide your turtle to the lettuce patch. Players have special cards at their disposal that are used to move the turtles along the race track. During the game, players are often forced to move turtles belonging to other players. However, none of the players knows which color turtles belong to their opponents, which guarantees great fun and plenty of excitement! The game has two variants: a simple one for little ones, where the goal is to reach the finish line as quickly as possible, and a more challenging one for parents, which requires strategic thinking. “Racing Turtles” is undoubtedly the dark horse—oops, I mean turtle!—of every board game collection. Author: Reiner Knizia Illustrations: Ralf Vogt Awards won include m.in.: • Best Children’s Game of the Year – Czech Republic, 2005 • Game of the Year – nomination – France, 2007 • Children’s Game of the Year – nomination – Germany, 2005