
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,563
- BGG rating
- 8.4
Revanche
- 2–4 players
- 10–20 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2018

2009
Rules assistance for Jukem Football
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Jukem Football is a board game released in 2009 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Jeff Spelman and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Memory, and Simulation.
Jukem Football is a practical and fun way for children and adults to exercise mental quickness while having fun with a subject they love: football. Contents: • Two 56-card playing decks (Jukem Rookie and Jukem) • Full-color Jukem Playbook OBJECT OF THE GAME The object of Jukem is to outscore your opponent with touchdowns (seven points) and field goals (three points). To score a touchdown, a drive must total exactly 100 yards. Jukem can be enjoyed a variety of ways. You can play with either the Rookie or Regular deck, or use both.
Jukem Football supports 2–4 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 Jukem Football is 20 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 Jukem Football 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.
Jukem Football has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Jukem Football belongs to these categories: Card Game, Children's Game, and Travel. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Memory, 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 Jukem Football are: Jeff Spelman. 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 Jukem Football 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.