An Advanced
Soccer Simulation
Board Game
Soccer is defined by qualities under pressure.
Pitch Invasion tests them.
Twenty-nine qualities, rated 1–30, resolved within a structured match engine built around space, timing, and tactical identity.
The Principle
Soccer is not a single number.
It is scoring and movement. Structure and endurance. Creativity and discipline. Positioning and anticipation.
Pitch Invasion rates every player 1–30 across twenty-nine distinct qualities. Every action on the pitch tests one of them.
"The system does not flatten individuality. It requires you to manage it."
The Player Model
A winger with pace but limited work rate behaves differently from one with stamina and restraint.
+ 17 more qualities including Defensive, GK, and Discipline ratings. See full system →
Structured Space
The match unfolds across an 16 × 5 pitch grid. Three midfield bands define territory: defensive, neutral, and attacking midfield.
When an action is attempted, the relevant qualities are compared. The differential is measured. A 30 sided die determines whether the advantage holds.
Simple structure. Serious consequences.
Tactical Identity
Your structure defines which qualities are tested. Choose a style. Build your team around it.
Goalkeepers & Variance
Goalkeepers are rated independently for routine saves, highlight saves, handling, aerial presence, and distribution.
Soccer contains volatility: loose balls, rebounds, off-the-post strikes, on-the-line clearances, rare events, and VAR decisions.
Structure remains intact. Narrative emerges naturally.
- Routine Save vs Highlight Save split
- Aerial presence for set-piece duels
- Distribution triggers counter-attack
Built for Seasons
One match tests qualities. A season tests structure.
The Game
Pitch Invasion Core Game. 2–4 players. Typical match length: 1.5–2 hours. Everything you need to step onto the pitch.
- Pitch board and full player card set
- Match engine charts and reference cards
- 12-sided and specialty dice
- Complete illustrated rulebook
- Formation cards with tactical modifiers
Play the Demo
Step through a live match sequence right in your browser — no download, no signup. Feel the match engine, run a possession sequence, and see how qualities under pressure decide the outcome.
- Interactive match engine walkthrough
- Live dice rolls and quality checks
- Formation and zone mechanics in action
- Free — runs entirely in your browser
Journal
Notes on structure, match design, and tactical thought within Pitch Invasion.
FAQ
Take the Field.
An advanced soccer simulation board game built around structured space and qualities under pressure.