Navigating a market of corporate giants, the Finland-based developer closes 2025 by bridging tabletop gaming and grassroots football through its unique community-first mission.
SURREY, U.K. – Home Team Games, the independent studio behind the football-themed TCG/CCG (Trading Card Game/Collectible Card Game) Home Team Heroes, is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its first full year on the international stage. Combining tactical gameplay with a unique social enterprise mission, the Finland-based developer has spent the last twelve months proving that a small business can thrive in a global market traditionally dominated by corporate giants.
Since its international launch, Home Team Heroes has captivated fans by bridging the gap between tabletop gaming and grassroots football. While the core experience begins with the English-language Starter Deck, the game’s true heart lies in its social enterprise model, which returns 50% of profits directly to participating clubs. Home Team Games offers free-of-charge collaborations to clubs across borders, allowing them to manufacture high-quality Team Decks (full 2-player games) with zero financial risk.
The studio’s rapidly growing roster now features diverse partnerships across the footballing world:
– Leatherhead FC: The latest addition, representing the historic English “Tanners” as the studio’s inaugural Isthmian League partner. (https://playhth.com/products/leatherhead)
– Wanderers FC: A bespoke legendary English grassroots club, famous as the winners of the very first FA Cup.
– Jippo Joensuu: A Finnish men’s second-tier club.
– HPS Helsinki: A Finnish Women’s first-tier league team.
– “The Mambas”: A special edition deck for the Finnish national team of deaf futsal, which successfully raised funds for their participation in the 2025 World Deaf Futsal Championships in Italy.
– Professional Player Sets: Exclusive “ICON” and “LEGEND” sets featuring Finnish pro players Tinja-Riikka Korpela and Diogo Tomas.
As a self-published outfit navigating a landscape of multi-billion-dollar corporations, Home Team Games’ “strong finish” to 2025 marks a significant milestone for indie developers. The studio remains committed to its grassroots ethos, providing fans with strategic, 20-30 minute matches that celebrate their local heroes.
Interview & Editorial Opportunities: Home Team Games welcomes requests for interviews, editorial features, and reviews. We are available to discuss:
– The mechanics and development of Home Team Heroes.
– The challenges and triumphs of a small Finnish business navigating the international gaming industry.
– Our unique social enterprise model and the “Everyone is a Star” philosophy that balances players by position rather than ratings.
For more information or to request a review copy, please contact us at info@hometeamheroes.fi.
Explore the full range of current products and learn more about our mission at: https://playhth.com
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