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Strat-O-Matic Hockey
1978
Rules assistance for Strat-O-Matic Hockey
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- 2 players
- 90 min
- 11+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Strat-O-Matic Hockey
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Strat-O-Matic Hockey is a board game released in 1978 for 2 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 11 and up. It was designed by Hal Richman and its main mechanics are Simulation.
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About the game
Strat-O-Matic Hockey is for fans of the game who want to play games based on statistical results from past seasons. It realistically simulates managing your lines, assigning players, how aggressive or defensive to be, and for the statisticians in the crowd, you can even keep score right down to the number of shots per period, time of goals, assists, etc. Requires the purchase of team cards each season to keep up to date (previous years only).
Questions and answers
Strat-O-Matic Hockey 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 Strat-O-Matic Hockey 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 Strat-O-Matic Hockey for ages 11 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.
Strat-O-Matic Hockey has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Strat-O-Matic Hockey belongs to these categories: Sports. Its main mechanics are 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 Strat-O-Matic Hockey are: Hal Richman. 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 Strat-O-Matic Hockey 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.