- BGG rank
- BGG #3,542
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Trick Shot: Second Edition
2024
Rules assistance for Trick Shot: Second Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Trick Shot: Second Edition
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Trick Shot: Second Edition is a board game released in 2024 for 2–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Artyom Nichipurov and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Dice Rolling.
About the game
Trick Shot Second Edition is a tense, tactical, fast-paced game of ice hockey with cool plastic miniatures and a streamlined rule-set. The game strikes a fine balance between luck and strategy, while still being easy to explain and get to the table. Use smart positioning, special abilities of your skaters, and press your luck to outplay your opponent and score the most goals. This edition offers new abilities for all the Arena cards, introduces new "player cards", introduces multiple improvements to game-play and more.
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Publishers
- Wolff Designa
Questions and answers
Trick Shot: Second Edition supports 2–4 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 Trick Shot: Second Edition is 30–60 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 Trick Shot: Second Edition for ages 12 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.
Trick Shot: Second Edition has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Trick Shot: Second Edition belongs to these categories: Dice, Miniatures, and Sports. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and 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 Trick Shot: Second Edition are: Artyom Nichipurov. 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 Trick Shot: Second Edition 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.