# Rod Hockey

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1932
- **BGG Rating**: 7.3
- **BGG Rank**: #5414
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 20 min
- **Weight**: 1.43 / 5
- **Designers**: Don Munro
- **Publishers**: 4Kidz, Inc., Coleco Industries, Inc., Radio Shack, Stiga
- **Categories**: Action / Dexterity, Sports
- **Mechanics**: Simulation

## Verdict
If you love fast-paced, action-packed games, Rod Hockey is a blast. It's tabletop hockey with all the ice-rink excitement!Instant, frenetic funEasy to learn, hard to masterPerfect for quick duelsArcade nostalgia at homeRequires table spaceOlder versions can be fragileRECOMMENDED

## Description
Rod Hockey is that arcade classic that turns your table into a miniature hockey rink. With steel rods and sliding players, you and your opponent control five players and a goalie each, trying to score with a puck that bounces off the sides. The mechanics are simple: twist the rods to move players and shoot the puck, but mastering angles and pass strength is where the fun lies. You can play against the clock or to a set score, and each version of the game (over 50 years of evolution!) has its quirks—from the old gear system (which broke easily) to the curved springs that added durability and a unique 'shot' style. There's even a 'home ice' advantage: whoever's used to the board knows exactly how the puck bounces and where the best scoring angles are!

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
2 to 4 (teams). But the classic is 1v1, just like real hockey.

### What's the average game length?
About 20 minutes, but it can be faster or longer depending on the rules you use.

### Does it require a lot of manual dexterity?
Yes, but the fun lies in messing up and learning the tricks of the rods and puck.

### Are replacement parts easy to find?
Depends on the model. Newer versions have easier-to-replace parts.

### Is it worth buying used?
If it's in good condition, yes! But check that the rods and puck work well.