PEGASUS Lautapelit Flamme Rouge: Meteo Expansion (Nordic Edition)

You're at the table with your cycling team, the base game of Flamme Rouge spread out before you. The race is going well until the skies darken and the wind picks up. With the Meteo expansion, you now have to adapt your strategy on the fly as weather conditions change the course dynamics. This expansion for Flamme Rouge introduces weather tokens that alter movement rules, new track tiles to vary your routes, and two new rider types—the Rouleur and the Sprinteur—each with unique abilities. Designed for 2-4 players aged 8 and up, a game lasts 30-45 minutes and adds a light-medium layer of strategic depth to your cycling races.

Key specifications

• Expansion for Flamme Rouge base game (required)
• Adds weather effects: dynamic conditions that influence movement
• Includes new track tiles for varied course layouts
• Introduces two new rider types: Rouleur and Sprinteur
• Player count: 2-4
• Playing time: 30-45 minutes
• Recommended age: 8+
• Game language: Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
• Theme: Cycling, Sports, Strategy
• Complexity: Light-Medium
• Publisher (Nordic): Lautapelit.fi
• Original publisher: Days of Wonder
• Designer: Asger Harding Granerud
• Release year (Nordic edition): 2018

Why choose it

The Meteo expansion breathes new life into Flamme Rouge by adding unpredictable weather and new strategic options. The Rouleur excels on flat terrain, while the Sprinteur is a master of the final dash—choosing when to deploy each rider becomes a crucial decision. The weather tokens ensure no two races are ever the same, keeping the game fresh and challenging even after many plays.

Ideal use cases

• Fans of Flamme Rouge looking to expand their game
• Cycling enthusiasts who enjoy thematic strategy games
• Game nights with 2-4 players seeking a quick but engaging experience
• Collectors of Nordic board game editions

Good to know

This expansion requires the Flamme Rouge base game to play. The Nordic edition includes rules and components in Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish, but the game is language-independent once you know the rules. The box contains weather tokens, new track tiles, and rider pieces for the Rouleur and Sprinteur. It's a must-have for anyone who wants to add variety and tactical depth to their cycling races.