Horse racing can be intense at times, particularly if you visit high-profile meetings and even more so if you are working with the horses themselves. In your downtime, one way to unwind is by using racing as a light-hearted form of entertainment, and there are plenty of ways to do it. Below, we give three ideas for a racing-themed night.

Slingo Racing

You may think that bingo is a world away from the racetrack. Yet there have been a few racing-themed bingo games in history. The two pastimes also share a lot in common: Both are extremely fun entertainment and if luck falls right for you in either, you may just manage to add a little to your bankroll. Many online providers have bingo offers, so for some time you can play for free. After this, you just need to choose the type of bingo game that suits you best.

There are plenty of games using different numbers of balls and ones that even have themed bonus rounds. A good option for racing fans is Slingo, the hybrid between slots and bingo itself. In this version, you accumulate points by spinning reels, which allow you to cross off numbers from your bingo card. The more points you get, the further your horse runs around the track increasing your chance of a win. Of course, there are many different versions of Slingo to play if you fancy a change.

Escalado

Escalado is an extremely famous board game, published by Waddington’s in the United Kingdom. If you love getting friends together and having some silly fun and games, then it is a must.

The game contains a fabric race track which you clamp to a table. You then move a handle, and as the track vibrates model horses will move across it to the finish line. If you bet on the correct one, you win the round.

The concept actually has its roots in Switzerland. Patented in 1928 by Arthur Gueyden, he later teamed up with manufacturer Chad Valley to turn it into a game. It had its release in 1929 and was later reissued during the post-war years with an extended track and added horses.

Interactive Race Nights

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Interactive race nights became extremely popular during the heyday of the DVD game. They would come in a box along with race cards, betting slips and pens. You then put the DVD on, watched the races and made fun bets at home.

Now, race nights are much more interactive. You can use technology to do the hard work for you. There are companies online that can stream the races for you, so you just need an internet connection. All you need to do is make sure that your guests have not seen the races before, so find ones from places like Australia and Japan. In some cases, you can even find ones to lighten the mood such as ostrich races such forth.

There are even more, such as online quizzes. However, these three are guaranteed to keep you and your guests happy. Make sure you have enough food and refreshments, then enjoy yourself.