# Goal!

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1960
- **BGG Rating**: 5.7
- **BGG Rank**: #20762
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.07 / 5
- **Designers**: (Uncredited)
- **Publishers**: Lagoon Games, MB Giochi, MB Jeux, MB Juegos, MB Spellen, Milton Bradley, Pepys (Castell Brothers), ToyCo
- **Categories**: Card Game, Sports
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Open Drafting

## Verdict
If you love soccer and quick games, Goal! brings field excitement in under half an hour.Smooth gameplaySimple rulesHigh replay valueCard draw luckPlayer count limitRECOMMENDED

## Description
Goal! (known in Brazil as Golazo) is a fast‑paced game that puts you and your friends right in the middle of a miniature football pitch. Each match consists of two halves, and the aim is straightforward: score more goals than the opponent before the deck runs out. Cards are the engine of the game; they let you launch attacks, call fouls, take corners, defend the goalkeeper, and even award penalties. When the ball is in play you pick a card from your hand that matches the situation – an attack to move forward or a stop card to block an imminent goal, for instance. The ball moves across a 12 × 18 grid board, giving a tactile sense of field positioning. 

The flow is brisk: the first half ends when three or fewer cards remain in the draw pile, and the second half follows the same rule. The blend of luck (the cards you draw) and strategy (hand management and timing) provides genuine tactical depth without overwhelming complexity. Rules are learned in minutes, and a game typically lasts 25‑35 minutes, making it perfect for casual evenings or quick gaming sessions. Designed for 2‑4 players, it can be played solo or in teams when four people are present, encouraging both cooperation and rivalry. In short, Goal! captures the excitement of a real football match in a compact box, delivering nonstop action and rapid decisions that keep everyone engaged.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
2 to 4 players; with four, you can form two teams.

### How long does a game last?
Typically 25‑35 minutes, depending on the flow of play.

### What is the complexity level?
Low to moderate – the rules are learned in a few minutes.

### What components are included?
A 12 × 18 grid board, action cards, ball markers, and a match timer.

### Do I need to know soccer to enjoy it?
No, the game abstracts core rules and focuses on fun, making it accessible even to non‑fans.