Club Stories

Elven Ear Games · Board game · 2017
— Ludopedia 8.0 BGG 1–2 · best 1 Solo 60–90 min Weight 2.7/5
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RECOMMENDED

If you love football and want to experience the thrill of managing a club from scratch, Club Stories is for you! It's a super engaging tactical game that makes you feel every important decision.

Highlights
  • Engaging tactical management
  • Solo and co-op experience
  • Strong thematic narrative
  • Dynamic dice system
Keep in mind
  • Language dependent cards
  • Initial learning curve
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready for this gem! Club Stories puts you in the manager's seat of a tiny football club with huge potential. The twist here is that you'll be telling YOUR story, climbing the career ladder, one scenario at a time. It's a super immersive tactical game that blends dice rolling with a dash of 'push your luck' to add some spice. You can play solo or team up with a friend for a cooperative partnership, tackling 5 different scenarios that will test your management skills. Each stage has its own plot and unique objectives: one year you're fighting relegation, the next you're trying to root out corruption, and so on. The game lasts 8-10 rounds per scenario, and each turn you use 6 dice to plan everything: hiring players and staff, sending scouts to survey the market, devising tactics, seeking sponsors, and even influencing decisions in a tense board meeting. You need to keep an eye on the income, fitness, morale, and popularity tracks, because if any of them drop, things get rough! And the best part? All of this comes with a narrative that draws you in, making you feel every victory and setback as if it were real. Ready to lead your team to glory?

Rules videos

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Best player count

BGG community vote

1–2 players
1 BEST
2 OK

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Categories

Families

Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Sports: Football / Soccer
Publisher Elven Ear Games
Designer Thomas Jansen

Community

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86owners
95wishlist
26want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
How many players can participate?
Club Stories is for 1 or 2 players, working well in both solo and cooperative modes.
How long does a game session take?
A game session, depending on the chosen scenario, typically lasts between 60 and 90 minutes.
Is the game difficult to learn?
The weight on BoardGameGeek is 2.67, indicating moderate complexity. The dice rolling and management mechanics might require some initial practice.
Do I need to know a lot about football to play?
Although the theme is football, the mechanics are accessible. Basic knowledge helps with immersion, but it's not essential to understand the rules.
Does the game involve a lot of reading?
Yes, Club Stories has language dependency, especially on scenario and event cards. Access to translations or a good understanding of English is recommended.
What is the main objective of the game?
The objective is to complete the 5 scenarios in order, achieving the specific goals of each to advance in your manager career and win the game.

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