Time of Soccer
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 120 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 12+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.2 / 5
- Year
- 2014
About the game
Time of Soccer puts you in charge of managing a football club through a full season, signing players, coaches, scouts, and community managers while balancing the club's finances. You'll negotiate advertising and TV contracts to fund your roster, then compete each week for the best available talent. The season builds toward an exciting climactic match where your team's overall level comes into play. Playable solo or with friends, it blends economic management with light sports simulation. The manager who builds the strongest club by season's end comes out on top.
Hobbli's Notes
Time of Soccer is a niche but earnest attempt to capture the club-management fantasy of running a football team in board game form, leaning heavily into economic decision-making rather than on-pitch action. Hobbli's team notes this is a deeper, somewhat heavier title suited to sports management fans who enjoy juggling contracts and budgets as much as the game itself. It's a good pick for soccer enthusiasts looking for something different from typical Eurogames.
What we like
- Deep economic management theme appeals directly to football fans.
- Strong solo mode allows for a full club-management experience alone.
- Weekly signing competition adds tension to resource management.
- Culminating match adds a satisfying payoff to season-long planning.
Keep in mind
- Niche sports-management theme may not appeal outside football fans.
- Longer 120-minute playtime and higher complexity limit casual play.
- Higher downtime score suggests waiting between turns in multiplayer.
Who it's for
Best for ages 12+ solo players or groups of up to 4 who enjoy sports management themes and economic decision-making over direct sports action.
