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Hockey Blast Pro Hockey Game
2010
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- 1–2 players
- 45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 1 player
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Hockey Blast Pro Hockey Game is a board game released in 2010 for 1–2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Keith Avallone and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Simulation.
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About the game
HOCKEY BLAST is an "old-school" card-chart-and-dice simulation of pro hockey. Primarily designed as a solitaire game for sports board game hobbyists, it can also be played head-to-head, with each player making decisions for his team. It was introduced by PLAAY Games in April of 2010. The game differs significantly from similarly-themed hockey games in a number of ways. First, it re-creates hockey action totally differently than existing games like APBA and Strat-O-Matic. Rather than re-creating a hockey game pass-by-pass and shot-by-shot, HOCKEY BLAST re-creates the action minute-by-minute. The game charts crystallize each minute's action, and a unique "lull" mechanism allows the gamer to fast-forward past uneventful minutes. The result is a hockey game that plays quickly, yet captures all the nuances and excitement of real hockey. Second, HOCKEY BLAST realistically incorporates momentum and fights into the game play. In HOCKEY BLAST, a team plays better when it has momentum. It can gain momentum in a number of ways--by landing a big hit, scoring a goal, making a spectacular save, or having one of its players win a fight. In other hockey games, fights can occur, but have no real effect on the game other than to send participants to the penalty box. In HOCKEY BLAST, the classic hockey "enforcer" persona has a real role, just as in real hockey. Another way HOCKEY BLAST is different is that it provides fans with instructions on how to rate their own players and teams. The company encourages this, and even posts user-created card sets for free download on its website, www.plaay.com. The game comes in a two-piece labeled box with a game book that contains all the necessary charts, a hockey rink game board, a set of strategy cards, dice, markers for momentum and penalties, an instructions booklet, scoresheets, and two sample teams. Full player card sets based on historical pro hockey seasons are available, along with a fictional player card series that is updated annually.
Questions and answers
Hockey Blast Pro Hockey 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 Hockey Blast Pro Hockey Game is 45 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 Hockey Blast Pro Hockey Game 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.
Hockey Blast Pro Hockey Game has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
Hockey Blast Pro Hockey Game belongs to these categories: Sports. Its main mechanics are 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 Hockey Blast Pro Hockey Game are: Keith Avallone. 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 Hockey Blast Pro Hockey 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.