Rules of the Game treasure hunt
Learn football rules in a unique way with our interactive GPS scavenger hunt! This educational route combines movement with football knowledge and is perfect for players, parents and anyone who wants to know more about the rules of the game.
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Available football treasure hunts (12)
Sparta Kids Stadion Avontuur
Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Een superleuk avontuur voor de kleinste Sparta-fans! Ontdek Het Kasteel en leer alles over de oudste profclub van Neder…
Voetbal
7-8 year
Sparta Junior Stadion Tour
Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Ken jij de geschiedenis van de oudste profclub van Nederland? Test je kennis over Sparta Rotterdam terwijl je rondom He…
Voetbal
9-10 year
Sparta Cultuur door Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Ontdek de diepgewortelde Sparta-cultuur in Rotterdam-West en het centrum. Van de wijk Spangen tot de supporterskroegen …
Voetbal
15-16 year
RKC Kids Stadion Avontuur
Waalwijk, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Een superleuk avontuur voor de kleinste RKC-fans! Ontdek het Mandemakers Stadion en leer alles over jouw club uit Waalw…
Voetbal
7-8 year
RKC Junior Stadion Tour
Waalwijk, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Ken jij de geschiedenis van RKC Waalwijk? Test je kennis over de geel-blauwen terwijl je rondom het Mandemakers Stadion…
Voetbal
9-10 year
RKC Cultuur door Waalwijk
Waalwijk, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Ontdek de voetbalcultuur van RKC Waalwijk en de rijke geschiedenis van de stad. Van het Mandemakers Stadion door de str…
Voetbal
13-14 year
PEC Zwolle Kids Stadion Avontuur
Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
Ga op avontuur rondom het MAC3PARK stadion! Ontdek de clubkleuren van PEC Zwolle, zoek het blauw-witte logo en beleef e…
Voetbal
7-8 year
PEC Zwolle Junior Stadion Tour
Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
Ontdek de geschiedenis van PEC Zwolle rondom het MAC3PARK stadion. Van de legendarische KNVB Bekerwinst in 2014 tot de …
Voetbal
9-10 year
PEC Zwolle Cultuur door Zwolle
Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
Ontdek de voetbalcultuur van PEC Zwolle verweven met de rijke historie van Hanzestad Zwolle. Van supporterskroegen tot …
Voetbal
13-14 year
NEC Kids Stadion Avontuur
Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands
Een superleuk avontuur voor de kleinste NEC-fans! Ontdek het Goffertstadion en leer alles over jouw favoriete club uit …
Voetbal
7-8 year
NEC Junior Stadion Tour
Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands
Ken jij alle NEC-helden? Test je kennis over de club uit Nijmegen terwijl je rondom het Goffertstadion loopt. Voor echt…
Voetbal
9-10 year
NEC Cultuur door Nijmegen
Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands
Ontdek de diepgewortelde NEC-cultuur in de oudste stad van Nederland. Van het Goffertstadion tot de supporterskroegen i…
Voetbal
15-16 year
Featured this week: example questions for Rules of the Game
New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 12 October 2026.
Which part of your body should you NOT use?
Your hands
Your feet
Your head
Your knees
What should you wear on your feet to play football?
Football shoes
Slippers
Socks
Nothing
What shape does a football pitch have from above?
A large rectangle
A circle
A triangle
A square
Why do you get a yellow card?
If you do something wrong
If you score a goal
If you play well
When it's your birthday
How much rest is there between the two parts?
15 minutes
10 minutes
5 minutes
20 minutes
How many minutes does an entire match last?
90 minutes
60 minutes
45 minutes
120 minutes
What is the centre line?
The line bisecting the field
The line around the goal
The line on the side
A line in the sky
What sound does the referee make to stop the game?
A whistle
He shouts very loudly
He taps his hands
He makes no sound
What does hands mean?
Touching the ball with your hand
Clap your hands
Raising your hands
Shaking hands with someone
What does the referee call when the match is over?
He whistles
He shouts 'stop'
He waves
He sings
Are you allowed to push the goalkeeper?
No, you may not
Yes, always
Sunday only
Only gently
What do you call it when the ball goes over the back line and the defender touched it the other day?
Corner
Kick-off
Throw-in
Free kick
When is the ball out of play?
If he crosses a line
If he lies still
When he is high in the sky
If the keeper catches him
What should a player wear on his legs?
Shin guards
Knee pads
Leg guards
Ankle protectors
What happens if you get two yellow cards?
You get a red card
You get a penalty
Nothing happens
You get a free kick
What are you not allowed to do against other players?
Pushing or kicking
Running alongside them
Talking to them
Calling their names
How many minutes of rest is there between the two halves?
15 minutes
10 minutes
20 minutes
5 minutes
What do you call the line around the whole field?
Sideline
Goal line
Midline
Penalty line
What colour are the referee cards?
Yellow and red
Blue and green
Black and white
Orange and purple
What should you not do at a free kick?
Standing closer than 9 metres to the ball
Hitting the ball with your foot
Shooting at goal
Passing the ball
Who decides whether a goal has been scored?
The referee
The trainer
The goalkeeper
The audience
How do you do a throw-in?
With both hands behind the head
With one hand
With the foot
By rolling the ball
What should a goalkeeper not do?
Picking up the ball when his own player plays it back
Playing the ball with his feet
Getting outside his penalty area
Throwing the ball away
Where should you stand on a throw-in?
On the sidelines
In the middle of the field
At the corner kick flag
In the penalty area
When is it a corner kick?
If the ball crosses the back line and was last touched by a defender
If the ball goes over the touchline
For any foul in the penalty area
If the goalkeeper picks up the ball
Is a defender allowed to pick up the ball in his own in-goal area?
No, only the goalkeeper is allowed this
Yes, any player may do so in the in-goal area
Only if the goalkeeper is not there
Yes, but then he gets a yellow card
Can a goalkeeper score a goal by throwing the ball into the other goal?
No, he is not allowed to throw the ball outside his area
Yes, this is allowed
Only if there are no players in between
Only in the second half
What is the minimum distance players have to keep at a free kick?
9.15 metres
5 metres
10 metres
15 metres
How is a match started?
With a kick-off from the centre spot
With a throw-in
With a free kick
With a goal kick
How many players are on the pitch at the kick-off of a football match?
22 players
20 players
24 players
18 players
How many yellow cards does a player have to get to get a red card?
2 yellow cards
3 yellow cards
1 yellow card
4 yellow cards
What is the minimum age for a referee in amateur football?
14 years
16 years
18 years
12 years
On a kick-off, which direction should the ball be played to?
The ball may be played in any direction
Forward (towards opponent)
To the back (own half)
Sideways
How many yellow cards leads to a red card?
2 yellow cards
3 yellow cards
1 yellow card
4 yellow cards
When may a throw-in be retaken?
If he was not executed according to the rules
If the ball does not reach the field of play
If the opponent is too close
If the throwing-in player is obstructed
In what weather situation MUST a match be stopped?
Near lightning
In case of hard rain
At temperatures below 0 degrees
At wind force 8
What happens when a player takes off his shirt after scoring a goal?
He gets a yellow card
He gets a red card
The goal is disallowed
Nothing happens
How many minutes minimum does a player get rest after suffering a head injury?
3 minutes
2 minutes
5 minutes
1 minute
What happens if a team has fewer than 7 players on the pitch?
The match is ended
There will be a wait until there are enough players again
The team plays on with fewer players
Match postponed
How many metres deep is the goal area (small rectangle)?
5.5 metres
6 metres
5 metres
4.5 metres
When does a team get a goal kick?
If the ball goes out of the goal and was last touched by an attacker
If the ball goes out of the goal and was last touched by a defender
If the ball goes over the touchline
After each interruption of play
When should a goalkeeper NOT pick up the ball?
On a deliberate return ball with a teammate's foot
On a play-back ball with a teammate's head
After an opponent's goal kick that does not leave the sixteen
On a throw-in by a teammate
What is the maximum number of substitutes allowed on the bench in an official match?
This varies by league
7 substitutes
5 substitutes
9 substitutes
At a penalty shootout, where should all players stand except the taker and goalkeeper?
Outside the penalty area and at least 9.15 metres from the penalty spot
Behind the halfway line
Outside the penalty area only
In its own half
What happens if the ball bursts during play?
Play is stopped and resumed with a referee's ball
The game just goes on
A new ball arrives but the game continues
Kick-off for the home team
When is a handsball foul?
If a player deliberately plays the ball with hand or arm
Any touching of the ball with the hand
Only if the player benefits
Only in the penalty area
How many metres deep should the penalty area be?
16.50 metres
18 metres
15 metres
20 metres
What is the minimum circumference of a football?
68 centimetres
70 centimetres
65 centimetres
72 centimetres
What is the diameter of the centre spot?
30 centimetres
25 centimetres
35 centimetres
40 centimetres
How many different people can be sent off during a match?
All persons in the technical zone and players
Only players on the pitch
Maximum 3 people per team
Head coach and players only
When is a player in an offside position NOT punishable under the current rules?
If he receives the ball from an opponent who plays it deliberately
If he stands more than 2 metres away from the ball
As he raises his arms
If he is in his own half
When is a referee ball given under the current rules?
If the ball hits an official and therefore changes possession
After each injury treatment
If the ball goes outside the pitch without clear last touch
At any interruption longer than 30 seconds
How many substitution options does each team have during a match?
Maximum 3 moments (with up to 5 players)
5 moments
Unlimited moments
2 moments per half
Can a player get a yellow card for excessive cheering after a goal?
Yes, for unsportsmanlike conduct
No, this is always allowed
Only if it is provocative to opponents
Only if he takes off his shirt
What is the minimum pressure at which a football should be inflated?
0.6 atmosphere
0.5 atmosphere
0.7 atmosphere
0.8 atmosphere
How many minutes does each half last in a regular football match?
45 minutes
40 minutes
50 minutes
42 minutes
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