Slapshot
Published 1982
Slapshot is a wheeling, dealing game for hockey nuts of all ages. Each participant in Slapshot assumes the role of a team manager. The object is to skillfully manage your team into the playoffs and then win the championship. During the regular season, you will be able to improve your team with trades and drafts. Injuries and luck will play a part, but it is your skill as manager that will guide your team to victory or defeat. Contents: 1 gameboard, 54 Player cards, 6 pawns, & the rulebook Phantoms of the Ice and Power Play are subsequent versions of this game with some different rules and new art by Doris Matthaus. Contents vary for these versions as well.
Designers
Game Info
- Players
- 2-10 Players
- Time
- 30 min
- Weight
- Light — 1.3/5
- Year
- 1982
- BGG Rating
- 6.31
- BGG Rank
- #5482
- Min Age
- 8+
Frequently Asked Questions
Slapshot supports 2 to 10 players.
A typical game of Slapshot takes about 30 minutes.
Slapshot has a complexity rating of 1.30/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Slapshot is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Slapshot has a rating of 6.31/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 1,063 ratings. It is ranked #5482 overall.
Slapshot was designed by John Gordon, Lance Gutteridge, Ron Gibson, Tom Dalgliesh. It was published in 1982.