A tabletop pastime simulates equine competitors, with the end result decided by random rolls of numbered cubes. Contributors sometimes wager on the anticipated victor earlier than every spherical, with development alongside a chosen monitor primarily based on the outcomes of the die or cube. An instance includes assigning a quantity to every competitor; the competitor whose quantity is rolled advances one area, persevering with till one reaches the end.
This type of leisure affords a simplified, accessible avenue for experiencing the thrill of wagering with out the complexities or expense related to real-world occasions. Its historic roots lie in offering a social and interesting exercise, usually requiring minimal assets and simply adaptable to numerous group sizes and environments. The exercise encourages strategic pondering in assessing odds and managing assets inside a risk-reward framework.