Few board games manage to capture the roar of engines and the rush of wheel-to-wheel racing like the Lacorsa Grand Prix Racing Game. It’s not just about speed; it’s about thinking two moves ahead. It’s about turning risks into rewards. And it’s about feeling every pass, every block, every slipstream battle as if you were in the cockpit yourself.
We didn’t just want to make another racing game. We wanted a game that feels like a real race. Something that plays like F1 chess. Something where your choices ripple across the track and to the finish line.
Created from scratch over a decade by Mark Haskins, the Lacorsa Grand Prix Game is our love letter to racing strategy. Every element, from the elastic-folding checkered board to the historically accurate race cars, is built with care and purpose.
Track Position Isn’t Just Important – It’s Everything
At the start of every race, you're scanning your position on the grid and planning your next three turns, not just the one ahead. Track position determines the order of play. Every player on the track is an opponent, and the space in front of them is up for grabs. The leader up ahead? You’ll want to pass them quickly. But how do you do that without using all your race pace?
That’s where timing becomes crucial. You might hold back for a better opportunity later, or you might push now, using your cards and hoping others back off. Either way, your lane choice and how you enter each turn carry real significance, much like in F1, where one bad corner can cost you the next two.
We often compare it to lining up pawns in chess. Every car is a piece. Every move forces others to react. The track may look calm, but beneath the surface, it’s tense.
The Slipstream War – Stay with the Leader
Positioning behind another car has its perks. When you draft, you can ride their momentum and set them up for a pass. That means even if you’re behind, you’re never out of the fight.
The trick? Knowing when to stay tucked in and when to break free. Go too soon, and you might get caught. Wait too long, and someone else might take your spot.
Everyone's watching each other. You’re not just racing the board. You’re racing the minds around it. Drafting tactics keep you locked into the group, even if you had a poor start. That’s smart racing.
Social Strategy Adds Heat to Every Turn
Few games inspire table talk quite like Lacorsa. You'll bluff. You'll plead. You’ll fake confidence. You might even beg a teammate to let you pass, only to slam the door on them on the next lap.
There’s constant interaction. It feels like you're racing eight cars, even if only four are on the track. Every card played causes a ripple effect. Players monitor who's holding strong cards, who’s spent, and who’s bluffing. The moment someone hesitates, everyone notices.
It’s not just about tactics. It’s about mind games. That’s what keeps the Lacorsa Grand Prix Game engaging. No two games feel the same because no two tables of players play in exactly the same way.
Visuals and History Shape the Experience
The colors on the board aren’t random. They’re directly inspired by Grand Prix history: red for the iconic Italian cars, British racing green for the Lotus legends, and racing white for early Mercedes and postwar Honda. These aren’t just design choices; they root the game in something real.
Our game drew inspiration from 40s, 50s, and 60s Italian Grand Prix posters. It’s more than just aesthetics; it’s about showing respect. We wanted it to feel like a living postcard from that golden age. That’s why the wooden board is checked—giving you the feeling of playing chess with racing cars.
Mark Haskins spent two years gathering details and conducting research for this project. Every curve on the car shapes, every layout element—carefully modeled to honor what came before. That makes Lacorsa more than just a race; it’s a piece of F1 history on your table. Some even see it as part of their collection of Historical Board Games.
Comebacks Are Real – And Often Happen
Some racing games suffer from runaway leader syndrome. One mistake, and you're watching the rest of the race from behind. We didn’t want that.
In Lacorsa, a smart driver can stay at the back, observe the chaos, and then surge forward. You can outsmart, not just outpace. Holding back your best move for the last lap often pays off more than rushing early. You wait for the front runners to tire themselves out. Then you make your move.
It feels great to time it perfectly. And it’s tough when someone else does it to you. But that’s what makes it fun. You’re never out of the fight.
Tactics You Learn the More You Play
The more you sit down with Lacorsa, the more layers you’ll see.
● If you can get away, how do you get to the front?
● Blocking is a legitimate weapon. Your car may not be able to get away, but it can defend its position.
● Sometimes it’s better to fall one spot back than push for the lead too early.
That strategic growth keeps the game engaging. It rewards practice and observation. Even quiet players at the table can dominate the field just by reading the room.
Designed with Love, Played with Passion
Mark Haskins didn’t just design the game. He infused it with his art background and racing passion in every detail. From the custom car molds to the checkered wooden board, everything feels personal.
It took years of testing and refining. The final game feels smooth but never oversimplified. And it shows. When we first launched it on Kickstarter back in 2016, we were blown away by the response. Players saw the same thing we did: that this is more than just another board game.
It’s a race. A duel. A poker game on wheels.
Why We Keep Racing
Lacorsa doesn’t shout. It doesn’t need flashing lights or flashy effects. What it does have is heart. Tension. Important decisions. And moments that players remember long after the last turn.
It’s not about who wins. It’s about how you drove.
And we’ll be lining up again next week to do it all over again.