# Club Stories

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 8.0
- **BGG Rank**: #13080
- **Players**: 1-2 (Best with: 1)
- **Duration**: 60-90 min
- **Weight**: 2.67 / 5
- **Designers**: Thomas Jansen
- **Publishers**: Elven Ear Games
- **Categories**: Dice, Economic, Sports
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Push Your Luck, Solo / Solitaire Game, Storytelling, Worker Placement

## Verdict
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.Engaging tactical managementSolo and co-op experienceStrong thematic narrativeDynamic dice systemLanguage dependent cardsInitial learning curveRECOMMENDED

## Description
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?

## FAQ
### 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.