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GridIron Master
2007
Rules assistance for GridIron Master
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 120 min
- 10+
- Complexity 3.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for GridIron Master
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GridIron Master is a board game released in 2007 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Paul Morin, Jordan Sampson, Craig Proud, and Brett Proud and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
GridIron Master is a new strategy football-based board game. The game combines the strategic elements of football with the disciplines and patterns of chess. The game play takes place on a wooden 'exact-to-scale' football field. Both American football or Canadian football versions are available. The size of the field and rules differ depending on the version. Player pieces are plastic pegs are shaped like football helmets. The football snaps on top of the pieces. Each football position is mapped to a corresponding chess position and the piece is allowed to maneuver accordingly. Each football play is conducted as a miniature chess game, seamlessly integrating the strategies of both activities. The "kicking game" is conducted by rolling the "football shaped" dice. The yardage or turnout is given by a look-up sheet which was compiled from years of actual football statistical information. Become the King of Quarterbacks!
Categories
Publishers
- PHI Sports Games
Questions and answers
GridIron Master 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 GridIron Master is 120 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 GridIron Master for ages 10 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.
GridIron Master has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
GridIron Master belongs to these categories: Sports. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement. 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 GridIron Master are: Paul Morin, Jordan Sampson, Craig Proud, and Brett Proud. 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 GridIron Master 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.