So, National Card Hockey League is a card game, sort of like the old “War” card game we’ve all played at some point or another.  However, this version of the game, takes another twist by letting you choose a NHL team to represent and game to play against.  Game play is in quarters, just like a hockey game, and you play your cards (players) using the player’s jersey number to match cards placed by your opponent.  If you’re a fan of quick card games to play online, or games that incorporate hockey themes, this will definitely be one to keep an eye out for  Since the game is still in development, there were several things that I saw that may be improved before you get to see the game.  The graphics are still unpolished, but I’ve been told that when a final product is released that the graphics will match the teams that you choose – for example, if you were to choose the Toronto Maple Leafs as your team, the background the game is played on would match the Air Cananda Center where the team actually plays.  Also, upon full development, there will be the ability to customize your game as you go – creating your own team, or switching players to be part of your deck.  Because the game play is so like that old “War” game play – where cards are played to try and create matches to score points, I’m pretty interested to hear that they’re also working on building game play between 2 or 4 players.

I’ll be honest and say that while I might enjoy a good hockey game from time to time, I’m not a huge fan.  But, I’m always up for a good game that I can play on my phone, or PC that gives me a quick opportunity to game when I don’t have a lot of time.  I think a game like National Card Hockey League can definitely be one of those types of games, even if you’re not into hockey or sports in general.  And if you’re the competitive type, keep an eye out for the different customizations the game will provide to create new challenges for yourself, or you and a friend.

National Card Hockey League is not currently available to the public, but you can keep a watch for it {here}. I’ve been told by the developer that they’re also looking into a Soccer version of the game, if that’s your thing.