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Description

5.0 (3289 Reviews)

Game Description: American Football Kicks is a fast-paced, action-packed game that combines the excitement of American football with the thrill of kicking a ball. Players take turns kicking a ball through goalposts, attempting to score points and outdo their opponents.

How to Play:

  1. Gather 2-4 players.
  2. Each player chooses a team color (red or blue).
  3. The game is divided into rounds, with each round consisting of two parts: Kicking and Scoring.
  4. In the Kicking phase, players take turns attempting to kick the ball through the opponent’s goalposts.
  5. The ball is placed on the 20-yard line (center of the field).
  6. Players can choose to kick the ball straight or try to curve it around the opponent’s blockers.
  7. The Kicking phase ends when all players have taken their turns.
  8. In the Scoring phase, players earn points based on the distance and accuracy of their kicks.
  9. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins.

Full Details:

Game Components:

  • Game board featuring a football field with goalposts
  • 2-4 player tokens (red and blue)
  • 1 ball
  • Scorepad
  • Rulebook

Setup:

  1. Place the game board in the middle of the playing area.
  2. Shuffle the player tokens and place them on the 20-yard line (center of the field).
  3. Each player chooses a token and places it on the 20-yard line.
  4. Determine who goes first by flipping a coin or playing a quick game of rock-paper-scissors. The winner gets to start.

Kicking Phase:

  1. The first player to kick is the player who went first.
  2. The player chooses to kick the ball straight or try to curve it around the opponent’s blockers.
  3. The player rolls a die to determine the distance of their kick. The number on the die corresponds to the yardage on the field.
  4. The player moves their token that many yards down the field.
  5. The player attempts to kick the ball through the opponent’s goalposts.
  6. If the ball goes through the goalposts, the player scores points based on the distance of the kick (see Scoring section).
  7. If the ball does not go through the goalposts, the player’s turn ends.
  8. Play passes to the next player on the left.

Scoring Phase:

  1. The player who kicked the ball earns points based on the distance of their kick.
  2. The points are calculated as follows:
    • 1-10 yards: 1 point
    • 11-20 yards: 2 points
    • 21-30 yards: 3 points
    • 31-40 yards: 4 points
    • 41-50 yards: 5 points
    • 51+ yards: 6 points
  3. The player adds their points to their scorepad.
  4. Play passes to the next player on the left.

Game End:

  1. The game ends after all players have taken their turns.
  2. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins.

Tips and Strategies:

  • Try to curve the ball around your opponent’s blockers to increase your chances of scoring.
  • Aim for the longer kicks to earn more points.
  • Pay attention to your opponent’s moves and try to anticipate their next kick.

Variations:

  • Add wind and weather conditions to the game to make it more challenging.
  • Introduce special power-ups, such as “Fumble” or “Block,” to add an extra layer of strategy.
  • Play with teams instead of individual players to create a more competitive atmosphere.

Conclusion: American Football Kicks is a fun and fast-paced game that combines the excitement of American football with the thrill of kicking a ball. With its simple rules and quick gameplay, it’s perfect for players of all ages and skill levels. So gather some friends, grab some snacks, and get ready to kick your way to victory!