Helvetia Cup

Published 2012

Helvetia was created not only from diplomatic relations, but also out of war. There is no longer bloodshed amongst the people of Helvetia, though, as they now prefer to express their rivalry another way. They do it by way of a new sport: the Helvetia Cup. HELVETIA Cup is a game of simulation football that blends tactical skill, strategy and luck and is set in a fantasy world, with each player acting as a coach in epic games and titanic championships. HELVETIA Cup has both a family version and a geek version. Short rules description - In Helvetia Cup two fantasy teams compete against each other - You play the coach of a soccer team composed of 9 players. For each game you choose 1 goalkeeper, 4 players and 2 substitutes. - Each player is defined by its abilities, as for example dribble, shoot, tackling, pressure, clearance Each turn you can move all your players. One hexagon movement is free, if you want to move more you need to spend boost. If a player has no more boost then all its abilities are divided by two. - After the movement, if the defender has a player in the same hex as the ball, he could try some actions; For example, to steal the ball or tackle. If the offense still has the ball, he can try to shoot or pass.

Mechanics

Helvetia Cup

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
45 min
Weight
Medium — 2.69/5
Year
2012
BGG Rating
6.60
BGG Rank
#10027
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Helvetia Cup is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Helvetia Cup takes about 45 minutes.
Helvetia Cup has a complexity rating of 2.69/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Helvetia Cup is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Helvetia Cup has a rating of 6.60/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 203 ratings. It is ranked #10027 overall.
Helvetia Cup was designed by Frank Crittin, Grégoire Largey. It was published in 2012.