Strat-O-Matic Hockey (1978)

About this game

Strat-O-Matic Hockey is for fans of the game who want to play games based on statistical results from past seasons. It realistically simulates managing your lines, assigning players, how aggressive or defensive to be, and for the statisticians in the crowd, you can even keep score right down to the number of shots per period, time of goals, assists, etc. Requires the purchase of team cards each season to keep up to date (previous years only).

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.3/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 11 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.