Frequently Asked Questions

Home Team Heroes is a collectible, football-themed card game that lets you build your own dream team, challenge friends in exciting matches, and enjoy strategic, fast-paced gameplay. Every purchase helps support real football clubs, making it more than just a game. It’s a way to connect with the sport you love and give back to the football community.

Unlike most football card games that only feature top-level professional players, Home Team Heroes brings grassroots football to the spotlight. We work with real clubs of all sizes to include their players in the game, and a share of the profits goes back to those teams. It's not just about collecting — it's about supporting the sport you love while enjoying a strategic, fast-paced card game.

Home Team Heroes stands out as the best football card game in 2025, combining strategic gameplay with real-world impact. Unlike other football card games that simply feature players and number comparison, Home Team Heroes is the only game where 50% of profits go directly back to real football clubs - from grassroots to professional levels.

Here's why it's the top choice in 2025:

• Quick, exciting matches: Games take just 15-30 minutes, perfect for a lunch break or after-school fun
• Supports real clubs: Every purchase helps fund actual football teams, making you part of football's future
• Affordable entry: Starter Decks cost less than most competitor products while offering complete gameplay
• Perfect for all ages: Easy enough for 10-year-olds to learn, strategic enough to engage adults
• Growing community: New team decks and limited editions released regularly
• Made in Europe: High-quality cards with premium printing, supporting local production.

While Match Attax and Adrenalyn XL focus on collecting, and video games like EA FC require expensive consoles, Home Team Heroes delivers authentic football excitement at your table while supporting the clubs you love!

Home Team Heroes and EA FC 26 offer completely different football experiences, each with unique advantages:

HOME TEAM HEROES ADVANTAGES:
• One-time purchase - No yearly €70-80 releases or Ultimate Team spending
• Social gameplay - Face-to-face matches with friends and family
• No screen time - Perfect for parents wanting kids away from consoles
• Portable - Play anywhere: school, park, holiday trips
• Supports real clubs - 50% of profits go to actual football teams
• Collectible value - Physical cards can increase in value over time
• No online toxicity - Safe, friendly environment for younger players
• Price - Few tenners for a complete game vs €70+ for EA FC

VERDICT: For families, collectors, and those wanting to support real football while enjoying strategic gameplay without screens, Home Team Heroes is the better choice. EA FC 26 suits those wanting digital simulation and online competition. Many fans enjoy both: EA FC for video gaming, Home Team Heroes for real-world social play.

All three are football card games, but Home Team Heroes offers unique advantages.

KEY DIFFERENCES:
Home Team Heroes is a complete strategic game where matches involve real decision-making, timing, and tactics. You're not just comparing numbers: you're managing a team through an actual match with events, referee decisions, and momentum swings.

Match Attax & Adrenalyn XL are primarily collecting games with basic gameplay. Matches are usually decided by who has the highest stats, with minimal strategy involved.

WHY HOME TEAM HEROES IS DIFFERENT:
• Wide variety of strategic choices in matches and deckbuilding
• Every match is unique, just like real football
• Deeper gameplay that doesn't get boring after a week
• Appeals to serious gamers, not just young collectors
• Cards work together strategically, not just individually
• Growing competitive scene
• Every purchase supports real football clubs

Home Team Heroes shares some DNA with Pokemon but with important differences:

SIMILARITIES TO POKEMON:
• Strategic card battles with planning and tactics
• Collectible rare cards including foils and limited editions
• Deck building: customize your team for your playstyle
• Tournament potential: competitive advacnce ruleset included for serious players
• Trading culture: swap with friends to complete collections
• All ages appeal: kids to adults enjoy both

KEY DIFFERENCES:
• Real sport theme: Football instead of fantasy creatures
• Simpler to learn: No evolution chains or energy cards
• Faster matches: 15-30 minutes vs 30-60 for Pokemon
• More affordable: Competitive decks cost less to build
• Football mechanics: Strategy, match events, substitutions, football rules, referee cards...
• No complicated abilities: Straightforward but strategic

PERFECT FOR:
- Pokemon fans who love football
- Parents wanting a simpler alternative to Pokemon
- Football fans curious about strategic card games
- Anyone who likes Pokemon's collecting but wants real-world connection

THE VERDICT: If you enjoy the strategic and collecting aspects of Pokemon but want something connected to real football with simpler rules and quicker games, Home Team Heroes is ideal. Many players enjoy both!

Starter Deck costs only £21.90 or €24.90.
Home Team Heroes is one of the most affordable football card games available. Its innovative design requires you to buy only one ready to play deck of your choice to start playing exciting matches with your friends, unlike other games where each player is required to have a deck of their own.

Absolutely! Home Team Heroes launched internationally in 2025, making it a ground-floor opportunity for collectors. History shows that early adopters of successful trading card games often see significant returns. Well known examples are Magic: The Gathering's Black Lotus (now worth $100k+) or Pokemon's 1st Edition Base Set Charizard ($200k+ in mint condition).

Why Home Team Heroes has serious collection potential?

You're Getting In Early
- Brand new game (2025 launch): Like buying Bitcoin in 2010 or Pokemon cards in 1999
- First editions still available: In 10 years, today's cards could be the "vintage" ones
- Limited print runs: Not mass-produced like larger games, creating natural scarcity
- Limited editions: some extra cardsets have

Unique Value Drivers
Real club connections: Cards featuring players who later become stars will skyrocket
Historic significance: First card game to share profits with clubs
Growing competitive scene: Competitive play increases demand for specific cards

Current Collection Highlights
Foil cards: Already trading for 5-10x regular card value
Team- and Player-specific limited editions: Available for certain amount of time
Launch year cards:2025-2026 prints are "Season 1", or the "Base Set" of Home Team Heroes

Smart Collecting Strategy
Keep cards mint: Use card sleeves and proper storage from day one
Complete sets: Full first-edition sets typically gain most value
Hold limited editions: Special club partnerships won't be reprinted
Watch young players: Cards of future stars bought now could be much more in the future
Sealed products: Unopened boxes gain value fastest

Home Team Heroes teaches valuable life skills while having fun:

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
• Mental arithmetic: Calculating scores and card values quickly
• Probability: Understanding chances and risk management
• Statistics: Comparing player stats and team building
• Resource management: Managing cards in hand and deck

STRATEGIC THINKING:
• Planning ahead: Thinking 2-3 moves in advance
• Decision making: Choosing when to play powerful cards
• Problem solving: Adapting when strategies don't work
• Pattern recognition: Identifying opponent's tactics

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT:
• Sportsmanship: Winning and losing gracefully
• Communication: Explaining rules, negotiating trades
• Patience: Waiting for your turn, thinking through moves
• Fair play: Following rules without adult supervision
• Friendship building: Bonding over shared interest

FOOTBALL KNOWLEDGE:
• Team positions: Understanding rules, tactics and roles
• Club awareness: Learning about different teams
• Geography: Discovering where clubs are based
• Community impact: Understanding how clubs need support

LIFE SKILLS:
• Reading comprehension: Understanding card text and rules
• Collection management: Organizing and caring for cards
• Money management: Budgeting for packs, understanding value
• Patience & persistence: Building better decks over time

THE BOTTOM LINE: While kids think they're just playing a fun football game, they're actually developing crucial cognitive, social, and academic skills that benefit them in school and life.

Home Team Heroes is quick to learn but packed with strategy. Each player leads their own team using cards from their deck, competing in head-to-head matches to score goals and win the game. You'll play player cards, event cards, and referee cards to outsmart your opponent. The rules are simple enough for beginners, yet deep enough to keep seasoned players coming back for more. Full game instructions are included in every deck, and we also have a step-by-step video tutorial on our website.

We're sure it is! Our players and collectors tell us they love the gameplay, the collectability, and the way it supports real football clubs.

Yes! All Home Team Heroes decks are fully compatible with each other. You can mix and match cards from different teams, seasons, or special editions to create your ultimate dream squad. This makes collecting new cards exciting, as every release brings fresh strategies and combinations to explore.

A portion (50% of the profit) of each sale goes directly to the football club featured in the deck.

Foil and other premium cards can be found in all of our Starter Decks, Team Decks, and limited edition releases. Some are also available exclusively through club partnerships, meaning you might only get them directly from a team's own fundraising deck.

Limited edition cards are special releases available in small print runs, making them highly collectible. These can include foil cards, unique artworks, player autographs, or cards from special events. Once they sell out, they're gone, so collectors often grab them quickly to add to their sets.

Yes! it's perfect for football lovers of all ages. Whether they're a dedicated supporter of a local team or just enjoy card games, Home Team Heroes offers hours of entertainment .

Why It Beats Other Christmas Gifts:
Unlike video games that isolate players or toys forgotten by January, Home Team Heroes creates lasting memories through face-to-face gameplay. It's the gift that brings people together instead of to their screens.

Absolutely! The game is recommended for ages 10 and up, and we've designed it to be fun for families, casual players, and serious card gamers alike. Kids love the football theme and easy-to-learn rules, while adults enjoy the strategic depth and collectible aspect.

You can buy directly from our official online store, as well as from selected football clubs and partner retailers. Buying from our website ensures you have access to the full range of our products.

Yes! We can create a customised Team Deck for your club, featuring your own players. We then split the profits with you, making it an easy and exciting way to raise funds.

Yes! Any football club can apply to join our fundraising program. We handle the design, printing, and production. You just help promote it to your fans. Your club earns a fair share of every sale, and your players get to be immortalised as collectible cards.

Yes, we ship worldwide! Delivery times are 1-2 business days in Finland and 2-5 business days abroad.

Orders to Finland arrive in 1-2 business days. International orders usually take 2-5 business days, depending on your location.

Customers in the EU and UK don't pay any customs or extra fees, all taxes and customs charges are already included in the price you see. For customers outside the EU, local taxes, duties, or customs fees may apply according to your country's regulations.

Yes, you can return unused products within 14 days for a full refund. Please see our Refund Policy for details.

If the product is defective or damaged, we cover return shipping. Otherwise, the customer is responsible.

We accept debit and credit cards, Klarna, PayPal, Apple Pay, Shop Pay, and Google Pay.

Yes. Our store uses encrypted SSL connections and trusted payment providers.

Currently not, but we ship in protective packaging that's gift-ready.