Ready Set Bet (2022)

The reviewer enthusiastically rates 'Ready Set Bet' a perfect 10 out of 10, calling it the best party game they have ever played. They highlight its fun, excitement, and suitability for large groups, noting it will remain a permanent part of their collection due to their personal enjoyment of the gambling and horse betting theme.

“Ready Set Bet is a thoroughbred and one of the best experiences 2022 has to offer.”

The reviewer enthusiastically praises Ready Set Bet as a phenomenal and exhilarating horse racing party game, placing it among his top five party games of all time due to its high-octane excitement and accessible gameplay.

The reviewer highly recommends Ready Set Bet as a phenomenal and exciting real-time betting party game, praising its ability to create a fun atmosphere and generate high adrenaline, especially with the use of its companion app.

The reviewers found 'Ready Set Bet' to be a highly interactive and boisterous party game that shines with a lively group, providing an exciting and fun experience, though some noted a potential for fatigue after extended play.

ProZD enthusiastically recommends 'Ready Set Bet' as an absolute blast, particularly when utilizing the companion app to manage the real-time horse races, allowing players to fully immerse themselves in the thrilling betting experience, despite the potentially frantic pace.

“Ready Set Bet fills your table with excitement with its high-octane horse racing action. With limited opportunities for each type of bet, the tension builds and pundits must time their bets.”

“Ready Set Bet really does bring the excitement of being at the track into your gameroom. This has the potential to replace “They’re at the Post” as my favorite horse betting game in my collection!”

The reviewer highly recommends "Ready Set Bet" as a solid, fun, and engaging party game that excels with larger groups, praising its ability to entertain his entire family and noting its long-term appeal.

“Ready Set Bet is easily one of my favorite party games to date. It's fast, chaotic, and an absolute blast.”

The Tantrum House reviewers enthusiastically recommend "Ready Set Bet" as an exciting and accessible party game that accommodates many players and offers a fun experience even for those new to betting, despite one reviewer initially finding it a bit overwhelming.

“Ready Set Bet is fun, though. It’s really good fun. It’s chaotic and noisy and funny and stupid, and I love it. I highly recommend it.”

The reviewer describes Ready Set Bet as a 'freaking cool' and 'really, really fun' experience, highlighting its energetic, atmospheric real-time betting that encourages player interaction and camaraderie.

The reviewer praises "Ready Set Bet" as a great game and a uniquely chaotic, real-time betting party experience that excels with larger groups due to its frenetic and interactive nature, despite concerns about component quality and its reliance on luck rather than strategy.

The reviewer found 'Ready Set Bet' to be a highly engaging and exciting real-time horse racing betting experience, praising its ability to create a unique and immersive atmosphere reminiscent of being at a real track.

The reviewer gave 'Ready Set Bet' a high rating, praising it as a very unique experience he's always happy to play, even though it's more suited for convention or travel play rather than his personal home collection.

The reviewer found 'Ready Set Bet' to be a highly engaging and enjoyable real-time betting experience that effectively captures the excitement of a horse race, praising its intuitive gameplay and the constant tension it provides, even in losing scenarios.

The reviewer highly recommends "Ready Set Bet," praising its fun and dynamic real-time betting experience with numerous betting options and the convenience of a companion app to run the races, allowing all players to participate in the excitement as the odds can change quickly during a race.

“Ready Set Bet is almost better described as an experience than strictly a game, and does an incredible job of simulating the real horse betting experience.”

“Ready Set Bet is a great social experience and we’re starting to see some competitors in the space.”

“Ready Set Bet is a fantastic game for those who like chance to dominate their games. Less so, perhaps, for those who prefer strategy.”

The reviewer found "Ready Set Bet" to be an entertaining and engaging party game that successfully captures the excitement of horse racing and roulette, particularly when playing with VIP cards. While acknowledging its luck-based nature and suitability for specific party settings rather than all-the-time play, it's considered a high-energy experience.

The reviewers found "Ready Set Bet" to be an incredibly fun and energetic real-time betting game that generates excitement and draws in both players and observers. The app-driven gameplay was highlighted as smooth and immersive, making it enjoyable for gamers and non-gamers alike.

The reviewers found "Ready Set Bet" to be a fast-paced and exciting real-time betting game that shines with larger groups, offering a chaotic and fun experience that's great for multiple plays, though perhaps not a main event game.

“As random as it is, it is a really fun game to play!”

The reviewer considers "Ready Set Bet" a fun, fast, and easily teachable game that excels with larger groups, despite it not being his top choice among horse racing games due to its focus primarily on betting rather than additional mechanics.

The reviewer initially enjoyed "Ready Set Bet" for its real-time betting excitement but found that its novelty quickly wore off due to repetitiveness and limited player agency. Despite this, they recommended it for occasional play at large social gatherings due to its accessibility and classic feel.

“Not the horse racing game we deserve. Almost no player agency and too few exciting moments of randomness.”