Pole Position is a Formula 1 racing board game by Parker Brothers where players race cars around an oval track, using dice and strategic card play. Players navigate a track with straightaways and turns, managing speed and positioning to be the first to complete the required number of laps.
Components
1 race track game board
4 racing car pawns
Dice
Cards (for speed/movement)
Setup
Place the game board on the table.
Each player chooses a car and places it at the starting line.
Determine starting order.
Turn Structure
On your turn:
Roll the dice to determine movement.
Move your car the corresponding number of spaces along the track.
Navigate turns and straightaways according to speed rules.
Actions
Move: Advance your car along the track based on dice results.
Turn management: Adjust speed when entering turns to avoid penalties.
Passing: Move past opponents on the track following passing rules.
Scoring / Victory Conditions
The first player to complete the required number of laps around the track wins the race.
Special Rules & Edge Cases
Speed must be managed on turns; excessive speed may result in spinning out.
Passing rules govern how cars can overtake each other.
Track position matters for turns and straightaways.