Forceball is a fast paced game of hockey taking place in the future. One 55 card deck is all you get, and all you need. The game is set up into 3 periods, which end when the deck empties and you try to draw a card. So, the number of cards ties to the length of the game. It's quick to play, and a lot of fun. Forceball has a great educational value because it is a teaches tactics in a fun and concise format. If you try to win every fight, and go all out to win them all, you could fall short and let the advantage to the other team who could then easily come from behind to win. Forceball's rulebook has varied rules depending on the complexity of the game desired so each game can be tailored to a very fast game with simply play or one with much more complexity to the tactics needed to win.