
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,102
- BGG rating
- 6.6
The World Game
- 2–5 players
- 20–60 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2018

2007
Rules assistance for Match Attax
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

For 2 players
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Match Attax is a board game released in 2007 for 2 players and 15 minutes per game. Its main mechanics are Memory, Rock-Paper-Scissors, and Trick-taking.
A collectible card game based on football players from the English Premier League. In 2009, a German edition with players from the Bundesliga was released. The aim of a game is to form a team of 14 (11 starting players and 3 substitutes), and to score more goals than your opponent by comparing attack or defense values on each player card. Special cards include "Star Player" cards and "Man of the Match" cards.
Match Attax 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 Match Attax is 15 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.
Match Attax has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Match Attax belongs to these categories: Card Game, Memory, and Sports. Its main mechanics are Memory, Rock-Paper-Scissors, and Trick-taking. 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 Match Attax 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.