A tactical football board game where the better call wins, not the better roll. Two coaches, hidden plays, real reads. Plus FIRST DOWN SNAP, the fast card-game companion.
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FIRST DOWN is the full strategic experience — 4 quarters, deep tactics, a real football game on your table.
FIRST DOWN SNAP is the quick version — same DNA, 22 cards, played in minutes. Get it free as an Early Backer.
I'm André Beucler, founder of Don Bean Games. For years I looked for a board game that captured the psychology, pressure and tactical rhythm of football. I never found one that felt right, so I built it myself. FIRST DOWN is the result.
Most football board games lean on dice and lookup charts. You roll, you check a table, you hope. FIRST DOWN flips that. Here the better call wins, not the better roll.
Every play starts with a decision. You pick your card in secret. Your opponent does the same. You reveal at the same time, and the matchup between offense and defense decides what happens before the dice ever touch the table. The roll matters, but your read matters more.
That is what makes FIRST DOWN a true head-to-head game. No complex rulebook to wade through. No chart-heavy bookkeeping. Just two coaches, hidden plays, and the pressure of calling the right one at the right moment. Whether you are a lifelong football fan or new to the sport, you can learn it in minutes and spend hours trying to outsmart the coach across the table.
Reserve your spot for just $1. Lock in the guaranteed best discount and get the exclusive Black & Gold Special Die, a collector item never sold separately.
Closes when Kickstarter goes live in September.
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