
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,265
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Set & Match
- 2–4 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2017

1911
Rules assistance for Button Soccer
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Button Soccer is a board game released in 1911 for 2 players and 50 minutes per game. It was designed by Geraldo Décourt and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Simulation, and Flicking.
Traditional Hungarian and Brazilian soccer game, which is also considered a sport. There are five major different sets of rules, three in Brazil (Bahia, Rio, São Paulo), and two in Hungary: a simple one used by casual players and a very detailed official one. In common, all are played on a large smooth table, the players are round (in the past large buttons were used) and are moved by pressing a pick, finger, or comb on its edge. Depending on the set of rules each player (coach) will have one or more turns at a time.
Button Soccer supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Button Soccer is 50 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
Button Soccer has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Button Soccer belongs to these categories: Action / Dexterity and Sports. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Simulation, and Flicking. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Button Soccer are: Geraldo Décourt. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Button Soccer as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.