
- BGG rank
- BGG #379
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Long Shot: The Dice Game
1–8 players25 min2022

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GoLong Football Dice Game is a board game released in 2008 for 1–2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
It’s a 4-quarter smash-mouth football game where you roll the dice to march 100 yards down the field. But standing between you and the goal line are sacks, penalty flags, and costly turnovers. Score touchdowns, field goals, and 2 point conversions – go for it on 4th down if you have to! It’s lightning fast gridiron action for football fans of all ages!
GoLong Football Dice Game supports 1–2 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for GoLong Football Dice Game is 60 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 GoLong Football Dice Game for ages 8 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.
GoLong Football Dice Game has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
GoLong Football Dice Game belongs to these categories: Dice and Sports. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling. 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 catalogue lists GoLong Football Dice Game 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.