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Description

This game is a simulation of a Keirin indoor track cycling race although it can in theory be played with multiple players who can place bets on the outcome of the race. Keirin is a sport where the riders are following a derny (a motorcycle) before they are released in their race. The game is played with 6 riders and 6 different colours and a derny, multiple coloured dice and a track of 60 squares long.

In 2012, Anki added a Print and Play update. The main differences are:

a) There are 9 racers now, like real in keirin races, instead of six. However, for a shorter game, you can drop some riders (the ones with the highest numbers). Playing with 6, 7 or 8 riders is ok.

b) You do not need a lot of different coloured dice. You just need as many dice as racers, that is, nine dice.

c) The motorbike now takes part in the game, even if it's just in the first turn. It is not there "just for the ambiance" anymore. The rule foir the first throw of rider 1 has also changed.