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This game entry refers to two nearly identical games that are not compatible with one another. Ages 6 and up.
PitchCar and Carabande are dexterity games where large, wooden, puzzle-like pieces are used to construct a race track that looks very similar to a slot car track when finished. But instead of electricity, players use finger-flicks to send small pucks around the track, a la Carrom.
Contents:
Eight car discs
One black "spacer" disc
Six straightaways
Ten 90-degree curves
Rail pieces for straights and curves
One Start/Finish line sticker
One rule sheet with suggested track layouts
One score pad
Carabande was produced by Goldsieber and had only the single expansion with the Action Set. Both are currently out of print. It was also produced in a special "Audi" edition, titled Rennspiel-Action. In the BGG photo gallery, Carabande has yellow/orange rails.Expanded by:
Carabande Action Set
PitchCar is produced by Ferti. It currently has nine expansions that add "tight" curves, crossroads, small jumps, long straightaways, 45-degree curves, curved bottlenecks, loops & an adapter that will allow for mixing PitchCar and PitchCar Mini. PitchCar apparently also has two editions, where the first edition has the black laminate on the top and bottom of the track pieces, where the second edition only has the laminate on the top of the track pieces. In the BGG photo gallery, PitchCar has red rails.Expanded by:
PitchCar Extension
PitchCar Extension 2
PitchCar Extension 3: Special Long Straights
PitchCar Extension 4: Stunt Race
PitchCar Extension 5: The Cross
PitchCar Extension 6: No Limit
PitchCar Extension 7: The Loop
PitchCar Extension: The Upsilon
PitchCar Extension: The Adapter
Re-implemented by:
PitchCar Mini
Year Published
1995
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Unknown Channel top_50_list at 49:39 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- pure fun, highly visual and kinetic
- great with crowds
Cons
- expensive to import second-hand copies; availability varies
Thematic elements
- hand-built physical track racing
- miniature racing and flicking
- dexterity with whimsy
Comparison games
- Car racing games
- Dexterity staples
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Flicking — players flick cars around a modular track
- Flicking dexterity — players flick cars around a modular track
- Modular board — tracks can be built in different configurations for variety
- modular track design — tracks can be built in different configurations for variety
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this is where it's at
- Scout has this really interesting aspect of you can only play cards that are next to each other in your hand to try to beat things
- it's a great escalation
- such an amazing feeling of like oh my gosh we're gonna go another round
- you either lose because you miscommunicate with your own team twice or you win because you intercept the other team's code
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Board Game League general_discussion at 0:25 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- High engagement and visual appeal
- Inclusive for players of all ages
Cons
- Flicking accuracy can be variable
Thematic elements
- Speed, precision, and tactile play with physical components.
- Lighthearted, dexterity-based car racing on a track made of modular sections.
- Casual and energetic, emphasizing fun and spectacle.
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Dexterity-based racing — Players flick small cars across a track to outpace opponents while avoiding collisions.
- modular track construction — Track layout can be reconfigured, affecting tactics and race flow.
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this is the board game league six
- they're going to earn different numbers of victory points
- our finale Cosmic Encounter
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Adam Porter game_design_analysis at 3:25 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Won Spiel des Jahres for best dexterity game in mid-90s
- Popular title with lasting appeal
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Racing
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Finish line racing
- Flicking
- Flicking pucks
- Racetrack navigation
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Rolls in the Family top_10_list at 16:14 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- High-skill ceiling with dramatic shots
- Large track customization possibilities
- Fun spectator appeal
Cons
- Can be fiddly to assemble tracks
- Component wear can impact playability
Thematic elements
- Speed, precision, and track design
- A modular racing track built on the table with flicked discs
- competitive racing with creative course construction
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- custom track building — varied track layouts affect speed and jumps
- Flicking — players take turns flicking discs along a constructed racetrack
- flicking / dexterity racing — players take turns flicking discs along a constructed racetrack
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Beating up on my kids in these games is really what brings my life meaning.
- this is a shared list. I don't think we clarified that.
- the box literally becomes the arena that you're playing in.
- it's cooperative. You're all working as a team here.
- world championships of this game.
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top_10_list at 7:19 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Massively social and scalable for large groups
- Huge table presence and sense of spectacle
- A wide ecosystem of expansions to extend play
Cons
- Can be expensive when fully expanded
- Some setups require substantial table space
Thematic elements
- sports, competition, and spectacle
- A high-energy wooden car-race across modular tracks
- celebratory, fast-paced, and social
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Expansion-driven variability — numerous expansions allow larger tracks and more twists
- flick-based racing — flick your car to race around a customizable track
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the maple syrup of dexterity games
- it's the best dexterity game ever made
- this is the collection starter
- it's almost the cinema of dexterity gaming
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Unknown Channel top_100_list at 9:38 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Extremely accessible and quick to play
- Endlessly expandable and configurable
Cons
- Expansions can be pricey
- Storage can be a hassle for large setups
Thematic elements
- Fast-paced dexterity racing
- Tabletop Formula One style racing
- light, competitive racing across custom tracks
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Flicking — Players flick discs to race around a modular track.
- Flicking / dexterity — Players flick discs to race around a modular track.
- Modular board — Track pieces form a customizable course.
- modular track construction — Track pieces form a customizable course.
- tracking/position rules — Simple rules with penalties for crashes and missteps (e.g., you go back when you laugh track, etc.).
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the Minis for the first edition of this game were really really terrible they were absolute dog
- we just put up with the ship Miniatures and we just good afternoon our own ball sack
- this for us is the best solo game ever created in major night
- Mage Knight never ever gets old there's always something new to discover in this game
- it's number four on this list
- it's the greatest party game ever made hands down
- the theme dead on and the action selection mechanism
- the possibilities are literally endless in Pitch car
- you could teleport directly into someone's backyard give them a good old spanking
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Rolls in the Family general_discussion at 8:02 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- family-friendly fun
- kit-based track customization
Cons
- track setup can be fiddly
- flicks require calibration
Thematic elements
- Family-friendly dexterity racing
- Flick-and-race track layout
- light, party-game vibe
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Dexterity/Flicking — Players flick vehicles along a track to race to the finish.
- Flicking — Players flick vehicles along a track to race to the finish.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- "This is a long time staple in my collection"
- "Mission Deep Sea really captures everything I loved about that game"
- "I ranked it higher than Dixit"
- "This goes to Arkham Horror: The Card Game"
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Unknown Channel top_100_list at 10:23 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- High-energy, social, and accessible
- Expansions add variety and scale
Cons
- Fiddly rules at times; keeping discs on track can be tricky
Thematic elements
- Formula 1 racing in a tabletop dexterity race
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Flicking — Players flick discs around a modular race track to finish first.
- flicking/disc racing — Players flick discs around a modular race track to finish first.
- Modular board — Track pieces can be rearranged to form varied courses.
- modular track design — Track pieces can be rearranged to form varied courses.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Twilight Imperium Fourth Edition is an absolute Masterpiece
- Vindication offers some shocking replayability value
- Memoir 44 is probably my favorite war game of all time
- Station 4 is probably the greatest achievement in board game design in the last 10 years
- Monikers is absolutely hilarious
- The cycles edition is about to drop in January
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Dice Tower top_100_list at 1:03:15 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- easy to teach
- great for groups and families
Cons
- simplistic for some hobbyists
Thematic elements
- high-speed miniaturized racing with dexterity elements
- tabletop car racing on a track
- family-friendly party flair
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- dexterity / flicking — flick miniature cars around a track to score
- Flicking — flick miniature cars around a track to score
- risk management — decide when to push luck and block opponents
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This is almost the perfect filler to me. This is Batswana.
- It's a 20 minute knife fight.
- You can play it with just about anybody.
- This is one of the most punchy games in the series.
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Unknown Channel top_100_list at 8:44 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Simple entry, high feedback, great for parties
- Flexible with multiple players and extended rulesets
- Endlessly expandable with extensions; highly social
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Accessible, family-friendly dexterity racing
- Tabletop micro-racing track with modular MDF track pieces
- Light, casual, party-game energy
Comparison games
- None explicitly; noted as stand-alone dexterity classic
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Competitive laps — First to complete a set number of laps wins; supports large groups.
- Flicking — Players flick discs around a course to complete laps.
- Flicking discs on a track — Players flick discs around a course to complete laps.
- Track construction and extensions — Expansions add tunnels, bridges, and elevated sections for variety.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this is an absolutely astonishing achievement the bloku designers came up with the idea himself
- it's replaced crocodile for us
- you really should get hold of this one
- the greatest real-time game ever made and made even better by the new iteration
- Seven Wonders is one of the greatest board games card games ever made
- Obsession is without doubt one of the finest board games that we've played for a very, very long time
- Cyclades is the complete package
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