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What is Subbuteo ?

Subbuteo is a game of miniature table Soccer. It is played on a miniature felt pitch with plastic men (called figures) mounted on a rounded base. These figures are "flicked" around the field with one's index or middle finger to pass or shoot the ball, and to put the figures into position. The game was first invented and popularized in England in the mid 1900's. It has since spread in popularity throughout Europe and the rest of the world, although still relatively unknown in the U.S. The name itself comes from a bird of prey, the Hobby, whose scientific name is Falco Subbuteo.                      

Please follow the links below to the American Subbuteo Association website for excellent descriptions of how to play, history of the game, and rules.
 

                            How to play Subbuteo

                              History of the Game

                                 Subbuteo Rules
 



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   Last updated: July 30th, 2007.