Change in play on a 24X48?

So how does game play change on a 24X48 compared to a 620, due to the larger size? I give teams 4 possessions to score; does that rule need to change? Thanks, Brian

[Electric Coach]

Playing on a larger board changes everything about the game in regards to the hobby. More space allows players such as running backs to turn corners. This could happen on a smaller board like the 620, but not as often. Usually, players would run out or be forced out of bounds when playing on a smaller board. Getting to the outside and up field was difficult to do.

The passing game has been enhanced because of the larger board. Receivers have more space to run. Receivers can run a skinny post without nearly running into a defensive end or out of bounds. A deep throw has become more challenging because the QB has to throw twice as far on a custom board as opposed to a 620. The same applies for kickers.

A custom board also challenges the defense. Defenders now have to be able to tackle in space, which by the way is a hallmark of a sound defensive man. This applies to special teams as well.

The custom board has also enhanced the look and feel of the hobby. Although the technology hasn’t changed in regards to player movement, the custom board is a demonstration of how far the hobby has come. The custom board shows that the electric\miniature football hobbyist is no longer a kid sitting on the floor with his metal 620 board aimlessly setting his figures in position.

Maurice

The Electric Coach

[Anthony D Burgess]

Originally Posted by Electric Coach

Playing on a larger board changes everything about the game in regards to the hobby. More space allows players such as running backs to turn corners. This could happen on a smaller board like the 620, but not as often. Usually, players would run out or be forced out of bounds when playing on a smaller board. Getting to the outside and up field was difficult to do.

The passing game has been enhanced because of the larger board. Receivers have more space to run. Receivers can run a skinny post without nearly running into a defensive end or out of bounds. A deep throw has become more challenging because the QB has to throw twice as far on a custom board as opposed to a 620. The same applies for kickers.

A custom board also challenges the defense. Defenders now have to be able to tackle in space, which by the way is a hallmark of a sound defensive man. This applies to special teams as well.

The custom board has also enhanced the look and feel of the hobby. Although the technology hasn’t changed in regards to player movement, the custom board is a demonstration of how far the hobby has come. The custom board shows that the electric\miniature football hobbyist is no longer a kid sitting on the floor with his metal 620 board aimlessly setting his figures in position.

Maurice

The Electric Coach

I agree Also!!!!!!

Sounds great! Though, I enjoy being a kid too! Brian

[WEIRDWOLF]

Originally Posted by Brian McAtee

Sounds great! Though, I enjoy being a kid too! Brian

You are still a kid, just with better toys!

It's like the old saying goes, "Who ever dies with the best toys . . . .

Originally Posted by WEIRDWOLF

You are still a kid, just with better toys!

[RavennaAl]

The best part of playing on a large board is if you are playing against someone who has myopia, or near-sightedness. Sure, they can see everything on their side of the field just fine, but due to the longer field, when your running back is on the other side of the field you can say "Oh, shucks, your guy just missed the tackle" and you'll score. He can't argue with you because everything on that side of the field is too blurry. Just a little F.Y.I

[Michigan Joe]

Big boards such as the 24x48 are great (22" wide by 46" long playing surface with one inch sidelines). They open up the game dramatically and allow so much creativity. To me, play on the 620s look like a big scrum in comparison. The big board makes defense much more challenging and offense much more strategic. The number of defenders you put in the box on a big board really matters, whereas the smaller boards such as a superbowl board or even a 620 you will generally get 9 in the box (because everything seems like "the box"- the WR is next to the TE who is next to the o-line). Its just my opinion but I LOVE the big board. Now, I think there is a diminishing return on the size of the boards, and in fact going larger than this is just not very practical. I have no plans of going bigger than 24x48".

FYI- the aspect ratio of this size field is almost dead on too. A real field is 160' wide by 360' long (.44 W/L ratio). The 22x46" has a .48 W/L ratio. A 21.5x46" field has a .45 W/L ratio. I'll take the extra 1/2" of playing surface (one more base width) and choose the 22x46" playing surface.

Very cool, MJ. I had wondered about the aspect and what you had as far as acutal field deminsions within a 24x48. I think my Dad and I will be working on ours pretty soon. Gathering supplies and costs, etc. I look forward to it!

Originally Posted by Michigan Joe

Big boards such as the 24x48 are great (22" wide by 46" long playing surface with one inch sidelines). They open up the game dramatically and allow so much creativity. To me, play on the 620s look like a big scrum in comparison. The big board makes defense much more challenging and offense much more strategic. The number of defenders you put in the box on a big board really matters, whereas the smaller boards such as a superbowl board or even a 620 you will generally get 9 in the box (because everything seems like "the box"- the WR is next to the TE who is next to the o-line). Its just my opinion but I LOVE the big board. Now, I think there is a diminishing return on the size of the boards, and in fact going larger than this is just not very practical. I have no plans of going bigger than 24x48".

FYI- the aspect ratio of this size field is almost dead on too. A real field is 160' wide by 360' long (.44 W/L ratio). The 22x46" has a .48 W/L ratio. A 21.5x46" field has a .45 W/L ratio. I'll take the extra 1/2" of playing surface (one more base width) and choose the 22x46" playing surface.

Originally Posted by RavennaAl

The best part of playing on a large board is if you are playing against someone who has myopia, or near-sightedness. Sure, they can see everything on their side of the field just fine, but due to the longer field, when your running back is on the other side of the field you can say "Oh, shucks, your guy just missed the tackle" and you'll score. He can't argue with you because everything on that side of the field is too blurry. Just a little F.Y.I

So you like playing blind people?