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Thursday, 9 December 2010
Rules
I have formulated a set of rules for both union and league, and have tried these out several times now. The overall impression is that they do open the game up without making it too easy. Table rugby is never going to be a pick up and play game like its football cousin, but by altering a few things the game does improve quite a lot.One of the main differences is with the 2 inch rule, to gather the ball the figure flicked at the ball must make contact with it and remain within 2 inches from it, but after that the ball can be kicked any distance. Of course the playing figure needs to make contact with the ball each time but is not bound by the 2 inch rule whilst "running". Also I use the football rule of 3 flicks, the active player has 3 flicks, but on his next move must pass as per the original Subbuteo rules. The opposition have 3 block flicks for every attack sequence, block flick rules the same as the original rules. I find more scoring opportunities present themselves this way, and for the time being I will play games this way. I think it important not to get too complicated with numerous rules, there are certain aspects of the game that cannot really be replicated at table top level! The original rules came close to working well, they just needed a little tweaking!! Any comments or alternative ideas would be greatly appreciated, as it's fun trying out different game plays.
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Hi Chris, In Italy we have a movement about rugby. Last week we have played a tourneament with 16 player. You can see some info on www.tablerugby.com
ReplyDeleteI have revised the running with the ball rule in so much as the active player does not have to pass after three flicks. On the third flick the player must remain within 2 inches (50mm) of the ball to be in possession, but after the opposition's three flicks the active player can either continue his run or pass, whichever is most advantageous.
ReplyDeleteHi Chris,
ReplyDeleteI've just taken delivery of an old Subbuteo Rugby set that came with no rules and I stumbled upon this site while searching for them online.
Your rules sound very interesting - do you have a copy of them posted anywhere? Are they available for others to try out?
Love all the photos and play blogs!
Thanks
Damien
Hi Damien.
ReplyDeleteI can copy you the original rules and also a set of my re worked rules. Also if you check out Paul Lloyd of subbuteo rugby world, he has formulated a set of rules for both disciplines and hybrid rules. E mail me on: lion@piscan7.freeserve.co.uk
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