
- BGG rank
- BGG #536
- BGG rating
- 7.3
PitchCar
- 2–8 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 1995

2008
Rules assistance for Total Soccer
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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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Total Soccer is a board game released in 2008 for 2 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up.
Total Soccer is the classic table footballs which recreate a Football game play with fingers. It has evolved from the Subbuteo game, improving material quality and the playability, besides to have the licenses of the best football clubs around the world. The way of playing is nearly identical to Subbuteo, player flick minature soccer players around the field to move, pass the ball, and attempt to score on the goal. For two players, you can use only the fingers to win the match. Normally the duration is around 30 minutes (15 minutes for half). Total Soccer es el clásico juego de fútbol de mesa que recrea un partido de fútbol con los dedos. Es un producto que evoluciona del Subbuteo, mejorando la calidad de los materiales y su jugabilidad, además de ser licenciado por los mejores equipos del mundo. El modo de jugar es idéntico a Subbuteo... pero con mejores componentes!! Para dos jugadores, solo puedes usar los dedos para ganar el partido. Normalmente la duración son 30min aproximadamente (15 minutos por tiempo)
Total Soccer 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 Total Soccer 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.
The catalogue lists Total Soccer for ages 6 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.
Total Soccer has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Total Soccer belongs to these categories: Action / Dexterity and Sports. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Total Soccer and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Total Soccer 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.