Exploring Rollerball Games

Over the years, passionate fans have endeavored to capture the magic of Rollerball in playable games. However, translating the frenetic pace of the movie into a gaming experience has posed challenges.

Discover Notable Attempts

We've compiled a list of five notable attempts that caught our attention. You can explore these endeavors by clicking on the images.

Each game offers a unique perspective on Rollerball, showcasing different interpretations of the sport and its gameplay mechanics (even a chess version?!).

Join Us on the Journey

Join us on this exciting venture as we strive to bridge the gap between film and game. Our goal is to ensure that the heart-pounding excitement of Rollerball on the big screen translates seamlessly to the tabletop. Together, let's celebrate the enduring legacy of this iconic sport.

As we work on our board game, we invite you to take an insider's peek into our ongoing project.

Look for the PDF marked with a red circle on the left to learn more about our vision and progress.

About Rollerball: The Sport

Rollerball is a violent and thrilling spectacle played worldwide in steeply banked circular arenas. Combining elements of hockey and roller derby, it pits two teams against each other, all wearing body armor and studded gloves. Either skating or riding motorcycles the arenas at high speeds.

The objective of the game is simple: score points by throwing a steel ball into the opponent's magnetic goal by any means necessary. Injuries are frequent and generally go unpunished.

Despite its seemingly chaotic nature, Rollerball is still governed by a few rules:

A - All players must travel anti-clockwise around the arena.

B - Players must visibly indicate possession of the ball.

As described by Mr. Bartholomew, the head of the Energy Corporation — "it is a spectacle designed to showcase the futility of individual effort in a world dominated by corporate interests."