Quick answer
Set up your Mob Football Mini Pitch in under a minute by unrolling the mat on a flat surface, aligning the center line with your table's midpoint, and confirming the goal lines are within easy reach of both players. Then follow the quick-scrimmage rules below for a fast, fair game.
Why the 24" x 24" size works for quick games
The Mob Football Mini Pitch is designed for speed and portability. At 24 inches square, it fits on most kitchen or gaming tables without overhang, and the compact size forces fast, decisive play. The smaller field means fewer models and shorter turns, ideal for teaching new players or squeezing in a game during lunch.
The trade-off is less room for maneuvering. You won't have the deep flanks of a full-size pitch, so positioning and blocking become more critical. Accept that games will be high-scoring and aggressive.
How to set up and play on your Mob Football Mini Pitch
- Unroll and flatten the mat: Place the mat printed-side up on a clean, flat table. If the mat curls at the edges, weight them with books or rulebooks for 5 minutes before playing. The heavy matte banner material lies flat quickly but may need a moment to settle. A common mistake is playing on a curled edge, which can cause models to tip. Always flatten first.
- Align the center line with the table midpoint: Position the mat so the center line splits the table evenly between both players. This ensures neither side has a reach advantage for deployment or goal attempts. Use the mat's printed center line as your guide. Check that both goal lines are equidistant from the table edges. An off-center pitch gives one player a shorter path to score.
- Place goal markers and scatter terrain: Set goal markers (or tokens) at each goal line. Add 2–3 small scatter pieces (barrels, crates, or rocks) along the center line for cover. Avoid placing terrain within 3 inches of a goal line to keep scoring zones clear. Too much clutter near goals slows down play. Keep the scoring area open for fast, dramatic finishes.
- Deploy teams within the starting zones: Each player deploys their models in their own half, no closer than 6 inches from the center line. On a 24" pitch, this leaves about 6 inches of deployment depth. Use the printed zone markings to measure. A frequent error is deploying too far forward. Remember that the mini pitch has less depth, so a deep deployment leaves you vulnerable to a quick counter-attack.
- Play a shortened game to 3 goals or 30 minutes: Use standard Guild Ball rules but reduce the goal target to 3 (instead of 5) or set a 30-minute timer. The mini pitch's size makes games faster, so adjust the win condition to match. If time expires, the player with the most goals wins. Don't play a full-length game on a mini pitch—it becomes a grind. Short games keep the energy high and let you fit multiple matches in a session.
Product details
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Mob Football Mini Pitches: The Mob Football Mini Pitch is a 24" x 24" play mat with correct scale measurements for Guild Ball. You can trust that all goal lines, center lines, and zones align with the official game rules, so setup is straightforward and gameplay is consistent.
Mob Football Mini Pitches
