End To End: Like fun chess...with footballs!

One perfectly-timed tackle.   One killer pass.    One last-minute winner.

End To End is the simple, action-packed strategy game where every move matters.

Like fun chess...but with footballs.   Dribble, pass, tackle and shoot your way to glory!

The exciting, new football game that helps develop clever footballers of all ages.

You decide how long to play for so ideal for quick games as well as epic battles.

⚽ What is End To End?

End To End is a fun, football strategy board game for ages 6+ where players control a team and try to outscore and outwit their opponents.

Every turn, you’ll:

• build attacks or solidify defence
• think about positioning and space
• make key decisions under pressure

From patient build-up play to last-minute winners — every match feels like real football and no two games are the same.

🍀 No luck. All you!

No frustrating dice rolls.    No random outcomes.

Every game-changing moment comes down to decisions, timing and reading your opponent.  

Victory feels earned.

Dribbles, tackles, shots and saves are decided using directional cards, meaning:

• you're in control
• you read your opponent
• you out-think them for success

🥅 It feels like football!

It captures the thinking side of football:

• movement off the ball
• positioning and awareness of space
• timing of passes

Players quickly start to recognise patterns and tactics — just like in real matches.

👨‍👩‍👧 Who is it for?

End To End is perfect for:

• ⚽ young footballers (ages 6+)
• 👨‍👩‍👧 families looking for something different
• 🎲 board game players who enjoy strategy
• 🎁 anyone looking for a unique football-themed gift

👨‍👩‍👧 Why parents love it?

End To End is fun first… but it also builds real understanding of the game.

Through games, players naturally develop:

• decision-making skills
• spatial awareness
• tactical thinking
• confidence on and off the pitch

📈 A game that grows with your child.

Just like real football, End To End evolves as players develop.

Start with simple 5-a-side matches, then with our double-sided board progress through:

• 7-a-side
• 9-a-side
• full 11-a-side

As the game grows, so does the challenge — keeping it engaging, relevant, and rewarding over time.

🔥 Built for fun, competition and playing over and over again!

Whether it’s:

• a perfectly timed tackle
• a clever passing move
• or a last-minute winning goal

Easy to learn, but with enough depth to keep players coming back.

You're in control of how long each games lasts, perfect for a quick, fun time-filler or settle down for an epic, tactical showdown!  Set a timer and feel the emotions rise as the clock ticks down.

⚽ How to play:

💬 What people are saying:

📦 What’s in the box?

Each copy of End To End includes:

• Game board
• Team counters (2 teams - Blue & Red) and ball
• Directional cards
• Rulebook
• Scoresheet
• Everything you need to play and progress through multiple formats

💰 Rewards

We’ve kept things simple:

• ⚡ Early Bird Edition – best value for early backers
• ⚽ Standard Edition – full game
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Bundle Options – perfect for gifting or retailers

🚚 Shipping

Shipping will be charged after the campaign via our pledge manager.

Estimated shipping costs:

• 🇬🇧 UK: £5
• 🇪🇺 Europe: 8-14 Euro
• 🇺🇸 USA: $10-18

We’re working to keep costs as low as possible and will share updates as we finalise fulfilment.

👤 About the creator

End To End was created by a professional football coach with over 25 years of experience, working daily with young players in elite academies and grassroots football.

After years of helping children develop their skills on the pitch, one challenge stood out — understanding the game takes time, and traditional coaching doesn’t always make it easy.

End To End was designed to change that.

By combining real football thinking with engaging gameplay, it helps players develop awareness, decision-making, and confidence — all through play.

Playtesting & Development Feedback provided by Ivan Alexiev of Player Lair.

⚽ Why Kickstarter?

We’re launching End To End through Kickstarter to bring the game to football families everywhere.

Backing early helps us:

• fund production
• improve components
• unlock stretch goals
• grow the game with the community

Early supporters will shape the future of End To End from the very beginning.

🚀 Bring football to the table

Play. Learn. Improve.

Back End To End today… and be part of the beautiful game from the very start.