Soccer 54 version 1.4.1221

Since launching in November, Soccer 54 has had 14 playtesters give it go.

No big change to the rules before the new year, but I did pull out the PK shootout section to make a stand-alone game, with its own rules and online play.

It was a suggestion of playtester and fellow game designer, Steve Zmak, and his advice was sage beyond his years. 

In fact, I think it's the game to play FIRST before learning to play Soccer 54.

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Change Log

* Moved to itch.io on 12/19/24

Previously hosted on Google Docs

PK Shootout 1.0.1226

Created separate rules for just the penalty kick shootout.

This will make learning the full Soccer 54 game easier.

1.4.1221

Updated the “Penalty Kick Shootout” thanks to playtester Steve Zmak.

1.3.1208

Minor changes, mostly grammatical

Added question about restart after goal: Should possession go to the defender?

Added link to player aids

1.3.1204

Updated appendices to include a solo mode

1.2.1203

Updated “Shooting” section to switch the value of the shooting cards and simplify the shot vs save comparison.

Updated “Save a Goal” section to add value to the face cards when used as goalkeepers and increased scoring difficulty in the Final Third and Midfield sections.

Now players need only compare values to see if a shot is scored or saved from a specific part of the field.

1.1.1202

Updated “Possession” section to clarify how the loser of possession gains a new card when the ball moves in front of goal.

1.1.1130

Added an “Object of the Game” section to clarify the order of play and provide more context.

Updated the “Setup” section to simplify the creation of the three decks and the Field.

Updated “Possession” section to refer to the Sideline decks. Changed the draw to be from the Sideline deck of the Ball’s new location, to increase the loser's chances of getting a higher card for possession or goalkeeping.

Updated “Shooting” section to refer to the Sideline decks.

Updated “End of Half” section to refer to the Sideline decks.

Added an appendix to explain the soccer terms, which are optional but can provide context.

Added an appendix to provide a designer’s bio.

1.0.1127

Released