
- BGG rank
- BGG #376
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Long Shot: The Dice Game
- 1–8 players
- 25 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2022

Rules assistance for NFL Rush Zone
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NFL Rush Zone is a board game released in 2013 for 2–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Matthew Cullen and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
Get ready for big-time NFL action in a game for the whole family! Players split into teams and a coin flip starts the game. The offense rolls the dice to keep the drive alive, while the defense tries to force a turnover. Suit up as your favorite team and pass, kick, and score just like the pros. Call the right play to score the winning touchdown and keep track on the scorecard for bragging rights later!
NFL Rush Zone supports 2–6 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 NFL Rush Zone 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 NFL Rush Zone for ages 7 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.
NFL Rush Zone has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
NFL Rush Zone 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 credited designers of NFL Rush Zone are: Matthew Cullen. 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 NFL Rush Zone 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.