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Subbuteo is the ultimate football game to be played indoors and at home. For all those football fans who didn't make the team or simply enjoy a game of strategy.
Popularity
Subbuteo is highly popular invented around the 1940's. Invented by Peter Adolph and launched in 1947.
Location
On a table near you. The original game was launched from Tunbridge Wells the home of Peter Adolph at the time and was an instant success.
Age
Game play is recommended from Age 8 and upwards, it is not really suitable for very young children due to the small parts.
Ability
All you need to be able to do is 'Flick' and have an understanding of F.A football.
Description
Your very own football team in a box manage your own team from the simple flick of a player. The original players started as pieces of cardboard, with metal goals and paper nets, there was no board, chalk was included and you were instructed to 'mark' your own pitch on an ex army blanket. Goal keepers were mounted on metal rods for easy control, the game has evolved so much that in 2006 you do get a board for your pitch and even photographic realistic players.
Dedication
Dedication is up to you, weather you set regular contests with you friends or play just for fun.
Potential
There are real life tournaments held in the UK and U.S become top of your game have fun or check out the Internet and enter a tournament.
Further
Reading
Look on the Internet for further information and also in your local toy store.
Cost
The average cost for a brand new game in 2006 is ?29.99.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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Speech |
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