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Description

5.0 (2209 Reviews)

Game Description: “A Small World Cup” is a fun and strategic board game for 2-4 players, aged 8 and above. It’s a miniature version of the popular World Cup soccer tournament, where players take on the role of coaches, competing to win the coveted championship trophy.

How to Play:

  1. Each player chooses a team of 5 players with unique abilities and strengths.
  2. The game is divided into 4 rounds, each representing a different stage of the World Cup: Group Stage, Knockout Stage, Semi-Finals, and Final.
  3. On each player’s turn, they roll a die to determine which action they can take: Move, Score, or Use Ability.
  4. Players can move their team members around the field to block opponents, create scoring opportunities, or utilize their special abilities.
  5. The objective is to score goals against your opponents while preventing them from scoring against you.
  6. The player with the most goals at the end of the 4 rounds wins the game.

Full Details:

Components:

  • Game board featuring a mini World Cup stadium
  • 4 Team Player cards with unique abilities and strengths
  • 1 Die (6-sided)
  • 16 Action cards (4 types: Move, Score, Use Ability, and Block)
  • 4 Goal tokens
  • Scorepad
  • Rulebook

Team Player Cards:

  • Each team has 5 players with unique abilities and strengths:
    • Goalkeeper: Blocks opponents’ shots with a 50% chance
    • Striker: Scores goals with a 30% chance
    • Midfielder: Moves an extra space on the board
    • Defender: Blocks opponents’ moves with a 20% chance
    • Captain: Allows the team to use an additional action on their turn
  • Players can choose which team to play as, but each team has its strengths and weaknesses.

Action Cards:

  • Move: Move one of your team members up to 3 spaces on the board
  • Score: Attempt to score a goal against an opponent
  • Use Ability: Activate the special ability of one of your team members
  • Block: Block an opponent’s action or goal attempt

Gameplay:

  1. Players take turns rolling the die to determine which action they can take.
  2. The player can choose to move one of their team members, score a goal, use an ability, or block an opponent’s action.
  3. If a player scores a goal, they earn points and the opponent’s goal token is moved to the end of the board.
  4. If a player blocks an opponent’s action, the opponent’s turn is skipped.
  5. Players can also use their team members’ special abilities to gain an advantage or hinder their opponents.
  6. The game ends after 4 rounds, and the player with the most goals wins the game.

Tips and Strategies:

  • Focus on building a strong team with a good balance of abilities
  • Use your team members’ special abilities wisely to gain an advantage
  • Block opponents’ actions to disrupt their plans
  • Try to score goals early to build a lead
  • Use your die rolls strategically to maximize your actions

Conclusion: “A Small World Cup” is a fun and engaging game that’s perfect for soccer fans and families alike. With its unique team abilities and strategic gameplay, it’s a great way to spend time with friends and family while enjoying the excitement of the World Cup.