Bet on a chaotic camel race where racers can carry each other forward. A strong position can change with one die, so timing a bet matters as much as judging the leader.
Play style
Competitive
Suggested age
8+
Time to teach
About 7 min
Time to set up
About 3 min
Player elimination
No
How it plays
BettingPush your luck
Rules at a glance
Second edition for 3–8 players, including crazy camels. Games with six or more players also use partnership cards; earlier editions differ.
Your goal
Finish with the most money after any camel unit crosses the finish line and the final bets are settled.
The flow of play
1
Take one action: place a leg bet, place a spectator tile, roll the pyramid die, or bet on the overall winner or loser
2
Move the indicated camel with the stack above it, applying spectator tiles and crazy-camel rules
3
Settle leg bets when the pyramid tickets run out; end the race as soon as any camel unit crosses the finish, including a crazy camel
A quick introduction to the base game. Use your edition’s rulebook for full setup, card effects and exceptions.