Get ready for a high-speed race to the top in Velonimo, a thrilling card game where players compete for the coveted "peas and carrots" jersey, awarded to the best climbing cyclist. With simple rules and strategic gameplay, this trick-taking game provides an exciting and addictive experience that will have you coming back for more.
Your goal in Velonimo is to race to the summit and score as many points as possible. The game consists of five rounds, each representing the ascent of a different mountain in a cycling race. The player who gets rid of all their cards first in a round wins that round. Racer cards can be played alone or in combinations based on color or value, while breakaway specialist cards give you the chance to zoom ahead of the pack.
After each round, the player with the highest point total receives the jersey. Keep racing through all the rounds, even if you aren’t in the lead. Points are awarded based on your position in each round, so even if you don’t win, you can still accumulate valuable points. The game continues until only one player is left, and at the end of the final round, the player with the most points wins and is crowned the champion.
Velonimo is perfect for family, adults, and children alike, offering fast-paced action, competitive gameplay, and tons of fun. Grab your cards, gear up, and race to the top!
Manufacturer:
25th Century Games
Year Manufactured: 2022
Item Weight: 0.58 pounds
Item UPC: 850037822058
The card game Velonimo allows you to depict the merciless struggle in the animal world for the distinctive and highly prized "peas and carrots" jersey rewarded to the best climbing cyclist. This trick-taking game features ultra-simple rules for an addictive play experience.
Goal of the Game:
Race to the summit to score as many points as possible and win the coveted jersey. To win a race, you must be the first player to get rid of all your cards. Racer cards may be played alone or in specific combinations of the same color or same value. There are also breakaway specialist cards that work alone to speed ahead of the pack.
Victory:
- The game has 5 rounds, each representing the ascent of a different mountain summit by riders in a cycling race.
- To win the round, yo need to get rid of all of your cards before any other player.
- Even if you are not the winner, you can still score points for your position. Keep playing until there is only one player left.
- At the end of each round, the player with the highest points total is the leader and receives the coveted jersey.
- The player who receives the jersey at the end of the last round, after the final scoring, is the winner.