
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Soccer Tactics World: Xtra Teams
- 2 players
- 90 min
- 2011

2006
Rules assistance for Soccer Tactics World
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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Soccer Tactics World is a board game released in 2006 for 2 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Randall Thompson (I) and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
SOCCER TACTICS WORLD is the new English edition of Football Tactics 2006 (Fussball Taktik 2006). The box and the board are upgraded with better graphics. The new box is smaller. A new trophy is included and a shooting die for those who do not want to spin (shoot) for a gooooaaaaaallll! The rules are in English and Spanish, with short rules in E, S, French, Italian and Turkish. More languages will be added. Included: 2 Teams of WOODEN pawns (11 per team) and a wooden soccer disc, board, 2 score dials, 2 spinners, 2 dice, 1 shooting die, 10 yellow cards, 5 red cards, cool digital timer, "The Beautiful Cup", rule booklet, short rules sheet. SOCCER TACTICS WORLD is not a trivia or historical game. This is fast-paced, real soccer (football)! Everything that you can do in soccer, you can do in this game. This is not only a fun game for kids, but for Fathers and Mothers against sons and daughters; and husband against wife. Soccer Tactics WORLD - THE BOARD GAME THAT KICKS! www.soccertacticsWORLD.com Soccer Tactics WORLD combines the strategy of soccer with the heart of the game. Eleven players per team on a traditional full-length field. This game includes dribbling, passing and capturing the ball; and intense battles for ball control. But watch out! Yellow and red cards can be handed out. There are short and long passes, and offensive and defensive strategies. Free Kicks, Goal Kicks, Corner Kicks and Penalty Kicks. And don't be caught off-side! Play a full 90 minute game (or set your own time). This game plays like the real thing. Soccer Tactics WORLD is pure soccer emotion!
Soccer Tactics World 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 Soccer Tactics World is 90 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 Soccer Tactics World 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.
Soccer Tactics World has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Soccer Tactics World belongs to these categories: Dice and Sports. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. 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 Soccer Tactics World are: Randall Thompson (I). 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 Soccer Tactics World 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.