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Subbuteo
Subbuteo is a classic finger-flicking football-simulation action game. It is played on a large cloth playing field called a "pitch", with teams of miniature football players mounted on smooth round bases. The football players are made to kick the ball by flicking their bases, which causes them to slide around on the pitch, hitting the ball. The rules simulate nearly all details of a soccer game including ball possession and passing, throw-ins, goal kicks and corner kicks. There is even a large section in the rules devoted to fouling.
What is Subbuteo
Subbuteo is a classic finger-flicking football-simulation action game. It is played on a large cloth playing field called a "pitch", with teams of miniature football players mounted on smooth round bases. The football players are made to kick the ball by flicking their bases, which causes them to slide around on the pitch, hitting the ball. The rules simulate nearly all details of a soccer game including ball possession and passing, throw-ins, goal kicks and corner kicks. There is even a large section in the rules devoted to fouling.
Far more popular in European countries than in the United States, this game allows collectors to buy teams of football players representing dozens of teams and countries from around the world, along with soccer stadium enhancements such as stands filled with cheering fans, referees that stand on the sidelines, even stadium lights.
Game details
- Players
- 2
- Age
- +6
- Duration
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Light
- Type
- Board game
- Year
- 1947
- Mechanics
- Flicking · Simulation
- Categories
- Action / Dexterity · Sports
- Designer
- Peter Adolph
- Publisher
- Giochi Preziosi · Mega Bleu · Waddingtons · University Games
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What the community says about Subbuteo
Needs a specific setup with a big flat surface and probably lots of practice. We didn't enjoy our first try enough to put that time in it though.
Muy divertido para pequeños, grandes y amantes del fútbol.
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How many players is Subbuteo for?
Subbuteo plays with 2 players.
How long does a game take?
A game takes about 20 minutes.
What age is it suitable for?
It is recommended from age 6.
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