Solitaire Subbuteo

[hockeysoccer14]

Good evening.

I'm on my way to get a brand new Subbuteo set (will build a table to get my pitch permantely on the surface) and i would like to get some infos from players who plays alone (solitaire) do you have like a certain set of rules to make solitaire Subbuteo as realistic as possible. Any help would be very appreciated.

here's my e-mail: [e-mail]

Thanks in advance for all your suggestions.


Regards, Ben Racette from Montreal, Canada

[ccousino]

Hi Ben,

Since I have to practice by myself I have a set of rules I use. They are essentially all the same as tournament rules however, I will make two offensive flicks and one defensive. I alternate that way. Then I just use common reasonable judgement, example if I make an offensive flick and have to change the side of the table I will allow the defense a flick since time would allow for it. If I make an offensive flick behind the defense goal area (restricted) I play as normal and allow the defense a flick. I also take a little time to set up the goalkeeper to make the shot as difficult as possible, or I may use a training wall......
Hope that helps.

[hockeysoccer14]

Allright so if i understand clearly: You have the ball (team A), then you do two offensive flicks, then the defense (team B) react with one only and when Team A loose possesion (missing the ball, hit another player, etc..) then this will be Team B (who regain the offensive possesion) who'll get two offensive flicks and Team A would have only one. Is that it?

Thanks for your response, have a good one.

Regards, Ben

[ccousino]

That is it, start there and see how it goes.....have fun with it, and work on skills, passing, shooting and creating good chances.

[hockeysoccer14]

Excellent, also i have an idea: A special dice that will give yellow and red card.
What do you think?

Regards, Ben

[ccousino]

Not part of the rules, but if you find someone that wants to play it that way, it's still a game, have fun with it.

[ccousino]

I also wanted to add, there are many videos on you tube, including some very good instructional videos, this could help a lot in learning the rules and some other technical stuff.