A stat-based hockey game, with cards representing individual NHL players.From the rules:Face-Off is a complete simulation of the game of professional ice hockey. It does not cut corners with detail, and includes every facet of the fastest team sport in the world.Face-Off revolves around the use of four dice, the Game Chart and the player cards. A roll of the dice on either the Game Chart or a player card will lead to an instruction or code, with that action to be taken immediately. - BoardGameGeek