Shootout Rules for the Solitaire Player

[Reginald Rutledge]

Now that many in the MF world have played the Shootout Rules set, I am here to let you know that the Shootout rules work probably even better for solitaire play! I know this as a fact as I have played this way for more than 40 years.


When I invented the Shootout play, I was trapped in a world of miniature football back in the '70s where many times I had to play alone. Back then, I developed this style of play to keep me occupied during idle moments.

Just as many of you in the CBSMF, DFW, ACEFL, BAM, and LAEFL now know, this is one exciting style! Well, imagine having an actual playbook to go along with this style and having defenses that can range from a base 4-3 or 3-4 or 5-2 to exotic schemes based on the shake of "The Box", now you really get to see the plays open up.

The only big difference from playing others is that you have to set up both defense and offense. However, if you do it like me, you will get 100 plays and the games last 3 hours. The great thing about solitaire is games can be picked up at any point so it's not a necessity to finish on someone's time.

There are many great benefits to playing solitaire. One that I do love is "no arguments, no discussion, and no hurt feelings". One of the great things about doing it this way is that if you like being alone and playing alone, you can still experience all the excitement of competition play without leaving your home.

100 plays, 3 hours, actual playbook, injuries, penalties, fumbles, and no pettiness! You can't ask for anything better in this style of play.

You may be one of those that say "This ain't for me or I just want to play with others". For those of you that think that, you probably should have not even read this post for it's not aimed at you. This is aimed at those who are looking for something else to do when competition is done.

Watch the excitement of the NFLGTS once I get back started. It will be the best of times as so much can now be displayed and done when playing alone.

Reginald Rutledge