Mille Bornes
Also known as: Mille Bornes card game, 1000 Miles, Mille Borne
Race to 1,000 miles. Play distance cards, throw hazards at your opponent, collect safeties for permanent immunity.
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About This Game
A French racing card game where you play distance cards to reach 1,000 miles (kilometres, technically) while throwing hazards at your opponent. Flat tires, speed limits, red lights. Counter them with remedy cards. Safety cards make you immune to specific hazards for the rest of the hand.
How to Play
**Setup:** Shuffle the 106-card deck. Deal 6 cards each. Put the rest face-down as a draw pile.
**Card types:**
- **Distance cards:** 25, 50, 75, 100, 200 miles. Play these to advance.
- **Hazard cards:** Accident, Out of Gas, Flat Tire, Speed Limit, Stop (red light). Play on your opponent.
- **Remedy cards:** Repairs, Gasoline, Spare Tire, End of Limit, Roll (green light). Play on yourself to fix hazards.
- **Safety cards (4 total):** Driving Ace, Extra Tank, Puncture-Proof, Right of Way. Permanent immunity to related hazards.
**Gameplay:** Draw one card, play or discard one. You must play a Roll card (green light) to start moving. Opponents play hazards on you; you play remedies to recover. Distance cards can only be played when you have a green light and no unresolved hazards.
**Coup Fourré:** If an opponent plays a hazard and you hold the corresponding safety, play it immediately for bonus points.
**Winning:** First to exactly 1,000 miles. You can't go over. Bonus points for safeties and completing the race.
History & Background
Edmond Dujardin, a French auto racing journalist, created Mille Bornes in 1954. The name means "a thousand milestones" — the stone markers along French roads. Parker Brothers licensed it for the American market in 1962. It was one of the first European card games to achieve massive success in the United States and has been continuously in print for over 70 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you play Mille Bornes with 2 players?
Yes! Mille Bornes is an excellent choice for 2 players — in fact, it's designed specifically for a duo. You'll get the full experience without any compromises.
How long does Mille Bornes take to play?
A typical game of Mille Bornes takes about 20-30 min. This can vary based on players' experience level and how quickly decisions are made.
What do you need to play Mille Bornes?
To play Mille Bornes, you need: Mille Bornes card game. That's it — no special equipment required.
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