Touchdown Heroes (2021)

About this game

Touchdown Heroes is a trick-taking game for two teams of 2 players that is loosely based on American football. One team is the offense, and one is the defense. While the offense only gets three downs to make a touchdown, and there are multiple levels of touchdowns, the game does also include interceptions, punts, onside kicks, and other features of American football. The lead for a trick chooses if the team will call a running play (a must-follow trick), a passing play (a may-follow trick), or a kick (which involves rolling a dice). The game takes place over two halves, and the team with more points at the end of the game wins.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 4 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.0/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 14 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.