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FUBA
2013
Rules assistance for FUBA
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.6/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for FUBA
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
FUBA is a board game released in 2013 for 2 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Hannu Uusitalo and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Simulation.
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About the game
FUBA is a tactical football simulation. This smart, fast-paced game takes on the world's number one sport from a tactical view. In FUBA, you become the head coach and choose the strategy for your team. Control the midfield with 4-5-1? Use two strikers to secure the win with 4-4-2? The choice is yours. The game is resolved in less than an hour, which is quicker than a real match. FUBA is played in turns, with an average of 23 turns per each half. The player controlling the ball chooses the action his team will go for, then both players roll the dice to see the outcome. After this, both players move their team according to the tactics they have chosen. There is always a small chance of random events such as a yellow or red card. Thanks to the flexible rubber board, FUBA can easily be played outdoors, too. http://fubaboardgame.com
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Questions and answers
FUBA 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 FUBA is 90 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.
The catalogue lists FUBA for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
FUBA has a complexity rating of 2.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
FUBA belongs to these categories: Sports. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Simulation. 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 FUBA are: Hannu Uusitalo. 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 FUBA 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.