Punts strategic board game

I know my system won't work for everyone, but as nefgm said, there is no right or wrong way, just have fun however you do it! Nefgm, I understand better what you mean now. I had thought the cards were the play, not just placement.

Rick, I had already tried something very similar to what you do when I first got back into Ef s , but I could never get the ttqb to make a scale punt.

Plus I had a hard time simulating hang time, so I abandoned it. I also agree that there are many ways to play, and we should all do what works for us. Most important thing is to enjoy the game. I have adopted from another set of rules Beenutt using gunners. The gunners are 2 guys, i usually use wide outs, unblocked run the board for 3 to 4 seconds depending on which give best results.

Stop board the receiving team gets the ball 10 yards from furthest gunner down filed. You can then pivot all unengaged players toward ball for tackle or blocking or take a fair catch. Alternate methods of passing and kicking were primarily developed to help coaches with physical handicaps to be able to include passing and kicking in their game play rather than just always having to run the ball or "go for it" on fourth down.

In the Music City EFL, right now, we have one coach who suffered a stroke last year and is recovering but does not have the use of his left arm.

He uses passing sticks for passing and rolls dice for field goal attempts and is the number one seed in our upcoming playoff tournament. With out these alternative methods of passing and kicking, he would not be able to compete in these higher levels of competition. But there are also many other ways to play and enjoy the game. Good point nefgm. None of the other guys in the league have used it at all.

Using the passing sticks has made it much more level a playing field. I did spend some time reading about the toepro PAKs. I will try to make some. Currently out of stock. I do have the white felt as well as a couple ice-cream sandwich balls. Yeah, I think, the type of football used does make a difference, but then again, every one has there own preferences. I primarily use the 3rd and Long balls in league play but some use the foam rubber balls and some use the white felt.

This is a ball produced by an independent supplier of electric football products from way back at least 15 years ago. The big concern with that ball was that it could be thrown at such a high rate of speed and with such force that it would dent the metal game boards and knock the players over. This was all at a time just before weighting players, customizing figures and using custom built game boards became so prevalent as it is today.

Very limited supply of these balls around anymore. I still have 15 of the original 20 I bought when they first came out, but I don't know of anyone else that might still have them or use them.

Size comparison of balls that I have. Others from left to right - newer foam rubber, ice cream sandwich, white felt, older foam rubber, extremely used and frayed white felt. Forgot to include the 3rd and Long, but they are not much different than the ice cream sandwich balls. For example a base can have a magnet to hold it still, one bounce on passes for beginners or different abilities. I punt with the current Saturn Football. They land soft. If someone has a physical problem with using the TTQB, just can't get the hang of it, or just doesn't like it, I don't see a problem with using passing sticks and dice.

Of course, I only play solitaire, so I don't have to deal with questions as to whether all the coaches are playing on a level playing field. I have tried all the footballs nefgm showed above, and I have my favorites. I use the Saturn football for punting and kicking because it's bigger easier to see with my old eyes and because it kind of floats through the air and as TOEPRO Football Kit says, "They land soft".

I prefer either the ice cream sandwich or the 3rd and long footballs for passing because they hold their shape over time, and I seem to be more accurate with them. Once again, whatever floats your boat. I have ordered from Efdw back in the day. Players in Juicy Fruits move tokens around their personal island boards to collect fruits, then use those fruits to launch ships on the beaches of their islands, gaining points and also freeing space for future moves.

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Maybe you have an hour to play, maybe more like fifteen minutes, or perhaps the whole day think: Magic the Gathering. Either way, know what you're getting into before buying a strategy board game. Different types of games have their times and places, but if one game takes over an hour to complete, how often will you break it out? Note that younger players might not be as interested in longer games. Strategy board games are great for family game nights or parties, depending upon the number of players you can allow.

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Kids as young as 7 years old can play the game. This article was written and researched by KJ Callihan , a Spruce writer who loves creating gift and shopping guides. She has been writing guides since , so has learned a thing or two about great products. We also consulted Dustin Stevens, of Summit Comics and Games for his wisdom and guidance in selecting great strategy board games.