Anstoss-Online.de is a free online football management game inspired by Anstoss 3, the classic computer game. It lets players take charge of a football club and manage the many decisions involved in building and running a team. Responsibilities include training, team selection, tactics, transfers, the stadium and relationships with fans. The game features more than 2,000 clubs across 52 European countries, giving managers a broad competitive landscape in which to continue the work of previous club leaders.

The season follows a regular schedule: league matches are played on Saturdays, while Wednesdays are set aside for domestic and international cup competitions. Players can follow match action through detailed text reports and compete alongside a community of more than 1,000 managers. Anstoss-Online.de states that registration and play are free, with no premium accounts, hidden costs or paid extra features. The site also provides a forum, a help wiki and an overview of match processing, supporting players as they manage their clubs and take part in the competition.