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*bap* – Listen up! Noelle here, ready to obliterate your expectations with another scorching review session. Today, I dive into Football Feud, a game designed to out score your opponents over 4 quarters. Created by the masterminds at Sporting Chance Games, this card game brings strategy and football fanaticism together like never before.
That said, let's hop into it! Now if you're like me you have little to no patience, thankfully it's a quick 15 minute game and can be played with 2-6 players. Which is perfect for between quarters, halftime, or the 15 minutes worth of Ad breaks that the NFL unconsensually shoves down your throat.
So, apart from being a low time commitment it also is quite captivating. It combines the edginess of Uno with the thrill of scoring touchdowns’ all without getting permanent brain damage!
To play, assemble the included scoreboard and pick a player-token to keep players scores. A dealer is selected, cards are shuffled, and each person is dealt 7 cards, including the dealer.
Cards vary from offense cards such as passing or rushing which you can combine to make yardage and turn into touchdowns. Remember every 100 yards played moves your player 7 points! Then, defencive cards like sacks or interceptions can be played on other peoples hands to steal cards from them or diminish the amount of yards they get. Lastly, field goal cards that are worth a guaranteed 3 points when played and special cards that will double the amount of yards played.
With that understood, we begin with the dealer. Turns move clockwise at which, players pick 5 of their best cards and place them in front for everyone to see. The best strategy is to create a 5 card combo to get yourself the most yards and points and have at least one defencive card to play on someone else.
Or if you're like me, rack up the defencive cards and demolish everyone else! Once everyone has played and scores are tallied, cards are discarded and everyone replenishes their hand!
Each round of turns is one quarter, so after 4 rounds whoever has scored the most points wins! It’s simple and fun, I never was much into football until this game but now I love it.
You see, at first glance, one might think that this is just a football game and while speaking literally it is. Football Feud, is far more involved and insightful than you would ever think. It touches on all of the main mechanics of the sport and can be understood with no prior knowledge of football too! It offers a perspective of football that is far more palatable than football itself.
The games ability to extend the love of the sport beyond the audience of sports buffs football is typically constrained to, is incredible. In light of that I think this game is necessary to bring to the masses to allow for people to enjoy this sport and take game night to a whole new level.
Now for the F%#& Score:
Functionality: Does it work, and does it work well? 10/10. Absolutely. Easy to grasp and thrilling to play!
Utilization: When can it be used, and is it practical? 10/10. Great for any game night and is especially great to play on game day!
Cost: Is it worth the price? 8/10. I do wish there were more defensive cards in the original deck because those are my favorite.
Knowledge: What’s the intention behind the game. 10/10. This game will sharpen your mind, strategic skills and make football far more appealing and enjoyable.
All told, Football Feud is a powerhouse of a game that combines strategy, fun, and just the right amount of football flair. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the sport or just looking for an engaging game night addition, this one delivers on all fronts. With its fast-paced gameplay, easy-to-learn mechanics, and strategic depth, it bridges the gap between sports enthusiasts and casual gamers alike. If you're ready to take your game night to the next level or add some extra excitement to halftime, Football Feud is your perfect pick. *Approved*