Out of 'Sight' Football
- Designer Erik Rinne
- Publisher (Self-Published)
- Illustration Erik Rinne
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In Out of 'Sight' Football, players engage in strategic American football using hidden, movable defenders placed on a fold-out stadium board. The defensive player secretly sets linebackers on a clear overlay, while the offensive player covers their eyes and draws a line to indicate a run or pass. After the play, the overlay reveals if the play was stopped or intercepted. The game also includes inserts for basketball, soccer, and ice hockey.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed for 1 to 6 players aged 10 and up, this game suits fans of sports and dexterity games. With about 90 minutes playtime, it's a medium-weight game requiring some understanding of tactical sports mechanics and patience for the hidden unit system.
How It Works
Before each play, the defensive player secretly places linebackers as movable markers on a transparent overlay (Secret Unit Deployment). The offensive player covers their eyes and draws a run or pass line on the field with an erasable pen (Line Drawing). After execution, the overlay flips to reveal if defenders stopped the play, caused a fumble, or intercepted a pass, creating tactical hidden information scenarios.
What Makes It Special
Erik Rinne's Out of 'Sight' Football uniquely combines Line Drawing and Secret Unit Deployment mechanics to simulate American football and other sports. Though it has no awards, it innovatively adapts to basketball, soccer, and ice hockey via interchangeable boards in the same family.
Pro
- Innovative blend of Line Drawing and Secret Unit Deployment
- Variants for four different sports including American football
- Solo mode supporting 1 to 6 players
- Strategic depth with simple components
Contra
- Around 90 minutes playtime requires patience
- Complexity due to hidden units and drawing mechanics
- Not suitable for children under 10 years
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game simulates American football in a fold-out stadium with tactical plays. Interchangeable inserts allow basketball, soccer, and ice hockey themes, all based on real sports.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Take time to understand the hidden unit and line drawing mechanics before attempting complex plays.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Out of 'Sight' Football includes a solo mode for 1 to 6 players.
How long does a game really take?
The game takes about 90 minutes, suitable for a medium-length game session.
What prior experience do I need?
It is a medium-weight game requiring familiarity with tactical sports and mechanics like Line Drawing and Secret Unit Deployment.
How does this compare to similar games?
It stands out by combining hidden moving units and line drawing, unlike typical sports board games.
Is this suitable for families?
Recommended for families with children aged 10 and older who can handle longer, more complex games.
What mechanic makes it special?
The interplay of Secret Unit Deployment and Line Drawing creates unique tactical hidden information gameplay.
Fazit
Out of 'Sight' Football is recommended for players seeking an original mix of sports and tactics with hidden units and drawing mechanics. It demands some learning but offers diverse plays and sport variants.
