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Hattrick

Ratingstars4 Rated 4 out of 5 stars by AppAppeal Editor
What can you use the application for?
Hattrick is an online football management game, the game is based in your browser and does not require any third party downloads. The game itself was developed in Sweden, and is currently a huge website. It’s available in 48 different languages, and 124 different countries feature in the game. The main game is free for anyone to play, however there are some extras including a supporter service and mobile service which can be purchased. Hattrick is quite a nice site because they actually listen to the users when planning updates. Most new features will be debated before they are put into practice. The site is always being added to and new features are often cropping up which makes the game so interesting.
What is the history and popularity of the application?
The game attracts huge numbers of players from all over the world, there are currently over 900,000 users, and each of these have their very own team in the game. The website was initially founded in 1997 and has always been a community driven project. The community and users of the game really do get to have their say in what should happen to the game. The game is owned by Hattrick Limited which is managed by Johan Gustafson. Although the game started in 1997 it has changed a lot over the years, most users suggest that the first time we saw Hattrick like it is today was back in 2000. The game is immensely popular with fans from all over the world. There are a number of other websites devoted to talking about this game and teaching other people how they can play it.
What are the differences to other applications?
Hattrick claims to be the very first online football management game, although it’s not possible to prove that it is certainly the most popular online football game on the internet. The game has a huge following with people from all around the world playing every day. Unlike many other sites this game is available in 48 different languages which increases its international appeal. There are over 930,000 players every one of which has their own football team on the game.
How does the application look and feel to use?
To start your career on Hattrick you will first have to register for an account and create your team. This is very easy and doesn’t take long at all. Once you have your account and team you are free to start playing the game.
How does the registration process work?
Signing up is easier than you might expect and simply involves filling out a few details. Make sure you tick the box to show that you accept the terms and conditions before clicking the button though. Once you have signed up you can then log straight in and start using the site to build your team and start having fun. You will have to wait until you have your team before you start doing anything; teams are normally allocated to people within about a week. The game itself is quite complicated however the interface isn’t that bad, finding your way around is actually fairly easy.
What does it cost to use the application?
Using the game itself is completely free; the site has advertising banners however these do not seem to get in the way. There are also paid additions to the game such as a supporter which unlocks several features, including an arena designer. While these don’t actually make your team any better, they do improve your experience of the game. Hattrick mobile can also be used to send messages about various things straight to your cell phone.
Who would you recommend the application to?
Hattrick is a perfect application for anyone that loves football and is looking for a new outlet for all that love. Hattrick is a football management game that requires a lot of skill, if you make the right decisions then your team will no doubt do very well. The fact that this game is improved by the players themselves makes it much more interesting.
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By Anonymous on 16 Jul 2009 at 14:53
Stay clear of this game if you value your time. I just got booted out for no given reason. And I didn't break any rules. They are just arrogant bastards if you ask me. Won't even tell me why.
By Anonymous on 26 Aug 2009 at 22:03
Great game, I'm playing for about 4 years.
By Anonymous on 18 Nov 2009 at 01:23
Great game, playing it for 6 years and I still think it's cool :)
By Anonymous on 28 Jan 2010 at 04:17
The don't boot out for no reason. You cheated for sure :D

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