Hand of Clod - Finger Soccer

Finger Soccer is a table-top soccer game published by Zelosport, one of a number of “Finger Sport” (cue Prince’s “Jack U Off”) games published by the company. Others are football, baseball, and golf. All of the games appear to be very similar in that they include a large vinyl mat and a little plastic puck with a ball-bearing in the middle that represents the ball. The goal is to flick the “ball” into specific circles on the mat, determined (in soccer and football, at least) by the defender’s roll on a 12-sided die, and make your way down the field to score a goal (or touchdown). Just like real futbol or football. Since it’s a World Cup year, I went for the soccer version, and it is great. If you’ve ever toyed with the idea of getting into Subbuteo but been scared off by the price of entry, this is the game for you.