Mod: Flamme Rouge

How about changing the rules of a game?
Can be as much fun as playing.
Can make the game more fun.
This is the theme of Mod series.
Propose modifications.
Eliciting opinions.

Today with two proposals on Flamme Rouge, the cycling tactics race, on its way to the final sprint.

Mod 1 - Follow the leader

In Flamme Rouge, all players choose, simultaneously, the motion card to be used for each rider. Suspense and unpredictability guaranteed! 

But, what if ...

What if, as in real life sprint, who is in the lead is at a disadvantage? 

What it is easier to follow the wheel in front and be able to react? 

In this Mod, players play sequentially, starting with the leading cyclist and continuing throughout the road positioning. The only situation of simultaneous card choice occurs for cyclists that are side by side. 

To increase the adrenaline, for the levels of a peloton rolling at 60 km/h, it is suggested that the cards are played in quick succession!

Order of play

Mod 2 – A longer lead train 

This is a variant designed for two players and using nothing more than the elements of the game.

In this case the teams grow with the drafting of a new rouleur, and the respective cards, from one of the colours not in use.

This makes two teams of 2 roleurs and 1 sprinter, increasing the possibilities of teamwork, to launch the sprint or to try the victorious breakaway!

Launching the sprint

Try it and comment!

Granerud, Asger Harding. Flamme Rouge. Lautapelit.fi, 2017. MEBO Games. Lda.