Greyhounds

About this board game

Greyhounds is a racing and betting board game for 3–4 players, with an average play time of 90 minutes. Released in 1985, it challenges players to manage secret bets while racing their greyhounds through three contests.

Each race is longer than the one before it, creating a clear progression across the game. Players hold sets of number cards and select one card to reveal simultaneously on each turn. The revealed numbers determine which greyhound moves and how far it advances.

• Place secret bets before the races.
• Select and simultaneously reveal number cards each turn.
• Only the greyhound showing the highest number moves.
• Advance by the difference between the highest and second-highest numbers.
• Compete across three races, each longer than the previous one.

This movement system makes every reveal important. A high card can put a greyhound in position to move, but the distance depends on the gap between the top two numbers. Players must therefore consider not only their own cards, but also how the competing numbers affect the race.

The three-race format gives Greyhounds a sustained arc from its opening contest to its final result. Secret betting adds a layer of uncertainty, while simultaneous card reveals keep the action focused on the relationship between all players’ choices.

After the third race, players count their money. The player with the most money wins, making successful betting and effective racing decisions equally central to victory. For groups seeking a game built around card selection, competitive movement, and escalating races, Greyhounds offers a focused contest for 3–4 players.