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Product Description
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First published in 1962, Mille Bornes (pronounced "meel born," French for "milestones") is an auto racing card game whose object, for each team of two players, is to be the first to complete a series of 1,000-mile trips. Each player has a hand of six cards and picks more in turn from a central pile. There are Distance, Hazard, Remedy, and Safety cards, each with various subgroupings, which determine the course of play. This Collector's Edition reproduces the artwork of the original game. The set includes a car-shaped plastic card tray, score sheets, instructions, and deck of 110 playing cards with language in English and French. Bon voyage! --Richard Farr
Product Description
A cross-country race through France sets the stage as you earn mileage points, overcome traffic hazards and sabotage your opponents! Play 1,000 miles of cards and you win the game. This special Collector's Edition of MILLE BORNES brings back the bright and charming artwork of the original 1962 cards. The 110 cards are poker-sized, the rules booklet is easy to read, and the score sheets are large and convenient - just like they were in the original game! Players: 2, 3, 4 or 6 Contains: plastic card tray, 110 poker-sized cards, large format rules booklet, fold-out score sheets, car-shaped card tray & oversized cards with original 1962 Artwork!
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
112 of 112 people found the following review helpful
Durability:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
What can be said about Mille Bornes? If you've played it before, you know how much fun it is. If you've NEVER played it, you must try it...you're in for a treat! Mille Bornes (which, by the way, correctly translates to "thousand milestones") is a simple game: be the first player to drive a total of 1000 kilometers on an imaginary road trip. Sounds easy enough, until your opponent starts hammering you with hazards such as flat tires, speed limits, and accidents! Add to this a few safety cards that can be played at any time to thwart potential hazards and the action can get fast and furious. Truly a fun game for everyone. Knowledge of the metric system (kilometers) is not required, and this is a fun way to get young kids to learn addition of large numbers above 20. Learning how to play will take about 10 minutes.
This collector's edition contains cards with the original 60's artwork (so cool) and has a car-shaped card tray. This great game was out-of-print for several years. I'm glad to see someone is making it again. Grab yourself a copy while you can.
56 of 58 people found the following review helpful
By rd reviewer
Read all the other reviews for game play. This is a great game.
A few notes on production:
1. The cards have the same wonderful graphics as the original game. They are, however, printed on thin, poorly protected card stock. The original game's cards were about the same quality as a Bicycle card deck--meant to last. These are the equivalent of the cheapest deck of poker cards you'd find at a tourist stop. If the game gets played much at all, especially by younger kids, I imagine the cards may not last very long.
2. Only enough score sheets are given to play 4 four-person games. The sheets aren't even scored for easy tear off. I'd photocopy more sheets before playing. If this is what Winning Moves Games expected you to do, the sheets could have been arranged for more economical photocopying.
3. The box the game comes in is much larger than necessary. Admittedly, this is a small detail, but if you plan on traveling with the game much, I'd consider the version Winning Moves sells with newer graphics. The box is about half the size. The tray included in this version is not really necessary for play.
On a positive note, 4 cards are included that detail the game's scoring and situational card play. These are very helpful in play, reducing the need for constantly looking at the directions. Nice job here. The directions are also very easy to understand.
In all, the game is great to play. It's nice to see the old graphics, but for the money I expect better cards.
A few notes on production:
1. The cards have the same wonderful graphics as the original game. They are, however, printed on thin, poorly protected card stock. The original game's cards were about the same quality as a Bicycle card deck--meant to last. These are the equivalent of the cheapest deck of poker cards you'd find at a tourist stop. If the game gets played much at all, especially by younger kids, I imagine the cards may not last very long.
2. Only enough score sheets are given to play 4 four-person games. The sheets aren't even scored for easy tear off. I'd photocopy more sheets before playing. If this is what Winning Moves Games expected you to do, the sheets could have been arranged for more economical photocopying.
3. The box the game comes in is much larger than necessary. Admittedly, this is a small detail, but if you plan on traveling with the game much, I'd consider the version Winning Moves sells with newer graphics. The box is about half the size. The tray included in this version is not really necessary for play.
On a positive note, 4 cards are included that detail the game's scoring and situational card play. These are very helpful in play, reducing the need for constantly looking at the directions. Nice job here. The directions are also very easy to understand.
In all, the game is great to play. It's nice to see the old graphics, but for the money I expect better cards.
34 of 37 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
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Durability:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is still an excellent game; lots of fun for all ages. However, the "Collector's Edition" is not worth the price--flimsy plastic tray--skimpy, badly printed score sheets. If this is all that's available, I'd say go for it, but I'd recommend looking for another version.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just like I remembered it!
This is a fun family card game. My children and I enjoyed it over 20 years ago and now I am playing it with grandchildren! This edition is made in the original high quality.
Published 3 days ago by Laurie
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fun yet potentially frustrating game
Played this game extensively when growing up, and it has the potential to be vastly entertaining, as well as agonizingly frustrating (such as getting a flat tire right out of the... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Rob
5.0 out of 5 stars
: >) fun game
what's nice is you can have only two players to enjoy or if more, compete in teams. Family favorite, good for all ages. (NO WAY LIKE MONOPOLY which never seems to end!)
Published 7 days ago by NY consumer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great game
Used to play this game years ago with friends, was very entertaining and fun. Lost track of that game, so decided to buy this one to teach my grand children a very entertaining and... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Mark Robichaud
5.0 out of 5 stars
It was in excellent condition and arrived promptly.
The game was in excellent condition but since it was an old game, it didn't have the game board that the new ones have. Read more
Published 21 days ago by George C Emery
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a fun game! Played as a kid and now as an adult.
This is a classic game and is fun for everyone.
The packaging is good - just like I remembered it as a kid. I wore out my prior game set. Read more
The packaging is good - just like I remembered it as a kid. I wore out my prior game set. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Douglas Ankele
4.0 out of 5 stars
Classic card game
The same game you played as a child and can enjoy with your children and grandchildren. Clear instructions, good quality cards and depicted exactly as the original.
Published 27 days ago by Mark R. Bevan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Fun for the whole family, easy to learn, original artwork! I had this when it was first released. Loved it then also!
Published 1 month ago by mystery is me!
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's a game
Purchased for someone as a gift. It's a game, what can you really say?
He was surprised when he received it.
He was surprised when he received it.
Published 1 month ago by Sandra Bruns
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great family game!
I have fond memories of playing this game as a kid. The whole family really gets into the game and enjoys it. I recommend this game to any size or age family.
Published 1 month ago by BB
