Football Stars: Jogo de Cartas Ilustradas (2013)

About this game

The action takes place during the football club training phase. Aims to hire a coach, set a tactic and form a "starting formation". It is played on a table with different areas divided by imaginary lines. (Board is not necessary) All the players have their own bench and support area. At the centre is the training field (confrontation zone), the place where the confrontation between football players cards occurs. To conquer opponent’s football players cards is necessary overwhelm the opponent in the best of 3 parameters. There are several conditions and action cards to support the players in confront. With 53 historic football players from various decades since 1980. There are three different versions on the market: FC Porto, Sporting CP and SL Benfica; The most important Portuguese clubs. Each club has its own version which is an official licensed product.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 6.
• Rules load. At 2.2/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.