The game for the player who wants the ultimate in the statistical representation of the game of baseball! No game goes as deep with intermingling ACTUAL situational stats for both the batter and pitcher. Here are some of the features of all three board versions:
Batters have individual ratings for vs. left and vs. right in all categories!
Batters are rated in seven categories for hitting in scoring position, so not only the players who performed well in the clutch are accurately represented but also those who underperformed in clutch situations as well!
Pitchers are rated separately for vs. left and vs. right! You'll see the difference between facing a dominant lefty and a finesse lefty!
All pitchers are rated for runners on and bases empty! Starting pitchers are rated for the first inning "Early" rating and the seventh inning on "Late" rating!
All two team players have been rated separately for each team and virtually every player on each roster is included! Ballpark effects include separate left/right home run ratings, day / night weather and Ballpark cards that include a ballpark photo, and optional effects for singles, doubles, and triples!
Seasons Available: 1956, 1959, 1962, 1964, 1969, 1971, 1974, 1977, 1982, 1985, 1990, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2002, 2004, 2009, 2014, 2022
Utilizes 3 dice, flip cards and tri-fold charts. The flip cards provide for the ultimate ease of play with almost all play results coming off the batter and pitcher cards and all batter and base advance coming off the flip cards!
To learn more the link to the manual is directly below and also a Quick guide created by Josh Nelson to allow you to get up and playing this version right away and some video tutorials and a review.
Easy Play Version Board Game Manual
Seasons Available: 1956, 1959, 1962, 1964, 1969, 1971, 1974, 1977, 1982, 1985, 1990, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2002, 2004, 2009, 2014, 2022
Utilizes 5 dice, tri-fold charts, and a loose charts page. This version uses an original 5 dice roll (that includes a specialized pitcher die for the pitcher and batter interaction). No flip card usage. Results evolve between dice roll, batter and pitcher cards, and tri fold charts that will take you under the hood of the Box Seat game engine!
To learn more the link to the manual is directly below along with a game example and video.
Under The Hood Board Game Manual
Seasons Available: 1956, 1959, 1962, 1964, 1969, 1971, 1974, 1977, 1982, 1985, 1990, 1997, 2002, 2004, 2009, 2022
Utilizes 3 dice, flip cards, tri-fold charts, and a loose charts page. This version contains batter result numbers (as oppossed to alpha abbreviations that Easy Play and Under The Hood utilize) and also uses an original 3 dice roll and flip cards for batter / pitcher interaction on potential hit results and fielder range and error checks. Results evolve between dice roll, batter and pitcher cards, flip cards and tri fold charts.
To learn more the link to the manual is directly below.
Below is a quick overview of the differences since it really is a matter of personal taste in what each individual is looking for in a baseball board simulation I'd advise downloading and looking at each manual for a more thorough understanding of the differences between each version. I feel that each version has a little something different to offer for the baseball enthusiast!
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