Board Games Based On Hockey

Hockey has long been a highly competitive, exciting sport for both players and fans. Playing much like a game of soccer on ice, hockey allows players to experience a thrill as both teams fight for possession of the puck, doing their best to score in the net before the other. It combines many elements, not the least of which is technical prowess at ice skating. If a player is not a strong skater, they will not do well at hockey. This may actually be a source of dismay to a number of hockey fans, however, who don't possess the skill to do well at one of their favorite games. Luckily, there is a way that they can still enjoy hockey without having to be a master in the ice rink.

Board games are available which will help any hockey fan enjoy the game that they so love without making them suit up and go glide around the rink. Additionally, these games are designed so that one doesn't even necessarily have to be a fan of hockey to enjoy playing them with a friend who potentially might. They allow for anyone to get their head in the game and enjoy a fast-paced, thrilling match against a worthy opponent.

NHL Ice Breaker: The Card Hockey Board Game is one of the most highly rated games that combine the world of hockey with a board game setting. This game, actually rated as one of the Top 10 Board Games of 2006, lays out the schematics of an ice rink to serve as the board while players use a deck of cards to control the movements of their teams. The game is designed for one to four players, actually allowing anyone to play a strategic game on their own, working to overcome the odds that the game itself presents.

A miniature-sized puck is used to always show the location of the puck in the rink so that all players will be clear on just how close one team is to winning and what might need to be done to either achieve or stop that. Additionally, period and scoring markers are given so that every player knows exactly where the game stands at any given moment. This adds a great deal of pressure to the players, ensuring that everyone gives the game their all to make it fun for all.

Face Off is another unique approach to the world of hockey. In this game, instead of controlling the players on the ice, one takes the approach of being the hockey team's manager. Decisions are made affecting every aspect of the game right up until the game itself is played. Players are traded and managed, teams are given perks and benefits, and the goal of the manager is to make the team as strong as possible throughout the hockey season. However, the manager must be sure to never run out of cash or their team will be left struggling! Whichever player can build the strongest team while keeping the team in the black will win the game!

The Ultimate Hockey Trivia Board Game is another board game based on hockey. This game checks your knowledge of hockey trivia. This is a game for upto 6 players. The players have to move around the board answering questions about hockey. The game comes with 360 question cards, 6 player pieces, one game board and 30 referee cards.