The footy is already on. Now everyone has a game to play. The Local is a footy drinking card game played alongside live Aussie Rules. Deal five cards each before the first bounce. When an event on your card happens on screen, slide it aside and score the points shown. Highest score at the final siren wins. 100 game cards + 1 rules card · 2–6 players · Ages 18+ · Designed in Melbourne How the footy card game works The match does the work. Goals, marks and score reviews become moments to watch for, depending on the cards you are holding. Keep the rules card handy for the details, settle in with your mates and follow the game already on TV. Unlike a deck of unrelated dares or questions, The Local follows what happens during the match. It is built for the couch, a Friday-night get-together or a Grand Final watch party. Plan around the match rather than a fixed number of rounds. A footy gift for the fan who has the scarf Buying for Dad, your partner or the mate who always hosts? Give them something for game day itself. The Aussie Rules edition does not require choosing their favourite team's colours or guessing a clothing size. Browse footy gifts for game day, or read our footy gift ideas for other ways to buy for a fan. A few useful answers How many people can play?Two to six players, ages 18 and over. What is included?100 event-based game cards and one rules card. Does everyone have to drink alcohol?No. Keep the card points and use non-alcoholic drinks, or play for points only. There is no need to turn the game into a drinking target. Where is it designed?Melbourne, Australia. Which sport is this edition for?Aussie Rules. For other broadcasts, see the Cricket edition and Rugby League edition. Check each product page for availability. Putting a group together? Try our games to play while watching footy, including points-only prediction games and a make-your-own bingo board.
