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CLASSIC (6 v 6)

The game is meant to simulate a real soccer game.

Team Roster: Each team starts with 6 players (5 field players and 1 goalkeeper)

Formations: Each teams players must start on their side of the field. Each team can lineup in any formation, but they must have at least 2 attackers and 2 defenders. Only 1 player is allowed in the 6 yard box the entire game (this player piece is the goal keeper). The opposing team's attackers are also not allowed to enter the 6 yard box.

Turns: Each turn, a coach can either move a player piece or flick a shot from where one of their player pieces is located on the board.

  • Movement: Players can only move in straight lines and cannot hop other players or curve around players. You also cannot move a player into an offside position (where your player piece is behind the last defender of the opposing team).
  • Shooting: To shoot, flick the soccer ball with 1 finger. You can shoot from anywhere on the field.
  • Missed Shot: If a coach misses a shot, they must return the player piece to the spot they were and the turn ends.
  • Goal Scored: If a goal is scored, the game restarts in a kickoff and each team resets in any formation. Each goal is worth 1 point. After each goal, each team resets their formation.

Game Length: Each game is two 5 minute halves. Set a timer for 5 minutes to signify halftime and at halftime set another time for 5 minutes to signify the end of the game.

Stoppage Time: At the end of each half, each coach gets 1 additional shot, which symbolizes "stoppage time".

Illegal Touching: Coaches are not allowed to touch the other team's players. 1st time is a warning. 2nd time is a yellow card. 3rd time is a red card and results in a player being removed from the field for the rest of the game. The team receiving the red card chooses who to remove from the field.

Start Game: Flip a coin. Winner of the coin flip can decide to take the first half kickoff or 2nd half kickoff.

Game End: The player with the most points at the end of the 2nd half stoppage time wins. If there is a tie, the game moves to a Penalty Kick Shootout. (See Penalty Kick Shootout for additional rules.)

5 v 5

Gameplay: The game is played in the same way as the "Classic" version of the game, but each team starts with 5 players (4 field players and 1 goalkeeper)

4 v 4

Gameplay: The game is played in the same way as the "Classic" version of the game, but each team starts with 4 players (3 field players and 1 goalkeeper)

3 v 3

Gameplay: The game is played in the same way as the "Classic" version of the game, but each team starts with 3 players (2 field players and 1 goalkeeper)

PENALTY KICK SHOOTOUT

Shots: Each team gets 5 shots from the halfway dot, alternating 1 shot each back and forth.

Goal Keeper: Each team places their goal keeper in their own goal, on the goal line.

Players: There are no other players on the field.

Game Start: Flip a coin. Winner decides who shoots first.

Game End: Whoever scores the most goals in 5 shots wins.

Sudden Death: If the score is tied at the end of 5 shots, each team gets 1 additional shot alternating until 1 team wins.

SURVIVAL

Gameplay: The game is played in the same way as the "Classic" version of the game, but every time a goal is scored, the scoring team removes 1 player from their team.

Game End: First team to 5 goals wins.

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