Instructions Sweepstakes

Objective of the Game

The goal of Sweepstakes is to be the first to get your horse across the finish line or to earn the most payout amounts by strategically betting on horses. It's both a racing game and a gambling game, where strategy plays a key role in placing bets wisely.

Setup

• Number of Players: 2-6 players

• Required Materials: A game board with a racetrack, horse figures, a deck of cards (for the horses), dice, and play money.

• Place the horses at the start of the racetrack on the game board.

• Each player receives an equal amount of play money.
• Shuffle the horse cards and distribute one face-down to each player. This card indicates the horse the player personally bets on to reach the finish first.
• Each player can place additional public bets on other horses.

Gameplay

1. Starting the Race: The player whose turn it is rolls the dice and moves the corresponding horse forward the number of spaces indicated on the racetrack.
2. Special Spaces: Certain spaces trigger special events like "Back to Start," "Miss a Turn," or "Bonus Move." These can significantly influence the game's outcome.
3. Betting Phase: After each round, players can place bets if they have money available. Bets can be on the outcome of the next dice roll or the overall race outcome.

Winning the Game

• Race Victory: The first horse to cross the finish line wins the race. The player holding the card of this horse wins additional payouts.
• Betting Victory: Winnings from placed bets are paid out according to previously agreed odds. The player with the most money at the end of the game is the overall winner.

Strategy and Tips

• Place Bets Wisely: Even if your horse is not in the lead, strategically placed bets can still secure victory in the form of "money."
• Risk vs. Safety: Decide when it is sensible to take greater risks or play conservatively, considering your current state and remaining horses in the game.
• Watch Other Players' Bets: Observing others' bets can hint at which horses they support and potentially which cards they hold.

Sweepstakes is an exciting game, fueled by luck and strategy, where all players can stay engaged until the very last round.