The GAA Versions Of Football's Viral '38-0' Game Has Arrived

Every so often, a simple online game appears out of nowhere and completely takes over sporting social media.

We've recently had people attempting to go 38-0 in a Premier League season by drafting a team of legends.

Now its the turn of GAA fans.

Over the last few days, GAA supporters have begun sharing screenshots of impossible teams, unlikely All-Ireland winners and dynasty-building squads thanks to a new online game that is quickly gaining traction among GAA fans.

If your group chats are suddenly full of people boasting about winning multiple Liam MacCarthy or Sam Maguire Cups or lamenting a golden generation that somehow failed to deliver, here's what is going on.

The concept is brilliantly simple.

Players are tasked with building a hurling squad through a draft-style system featuring players from across different eras and counties.

Once your panel is assembled, you simulate seasons and attempt to build a successful inter-county team capable of dominating the championship.

The random nature of the game means every attempt is different.

One run might see you assemble a team packed with modern superstars. The next could leave you relying on cult heroes and county legends from previous generations.

The challenge is creating a squad capable of delivering All-Ireland success.

A full simulation only takes a few minutes, but the temptation to have one more go is difficult to resist.

Didn't get the draft you wanted?

Go again.

Lost an All-Ireland final after building what looked like the perfect team?

Try again.

Missed out on a 3-in-a-row because one key position let you down?

One more attempt.

Before long, you've spent half an hour trying to rewrite hurling history.

The game's random element means no two experiences are exactly alike, which has helped fuel discussion online as players compare squads and achievements.

The All-Ireland Hurling Simulator is available to play here:

https://allirelandhurlingsim.netlify.app/

The Gaelic Football version is available here:

https://7inarow.com/

Just don't blame us if you lose an entire afternoon trying to build the greatest GAA team of all time.