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Rules assistance for Bottom of the 9th: Blüdle the Noodle
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 5–15 min
- 13+
Rules assistant for Bottom of the 9th: Blüdle the Noodle
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Bottom of the 9th: Blüdle the Noodle is an expansion for Bottom of the 9th released in 2015 for 1–2 players, 5–15 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Darrell Louder and Mike Mullins and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Blüdle the Noodle is a mascot promo card for Bottom of the 9th and was given out to all attendees of Unpub 5. Blüdle is the first official promo of the game, and therefore is numbered #1P to signify the first card, and the first promo. He has a game altering ability to benefit both sides of the field. He will allow pitchers 1 free roll per at bat, and batters one free adjustment of their pitch tokens. Use Blüdle carefully though, too much interference of the game can get him ejected!
Editions
- Bottom of the 9th: Blüdle the NoodleenDice Hate Me Games2015
- Bottom of the 9th: Blüdle the NoodleenDice Hate Me Games2015
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Questions and answers
Bottom of the 9th: Blüdle the Noodle supports 1–2 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Bottom of the 9th: Blüdle the Noodle is 5–15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Bottom of the 9th: Blüdle the Noodle for ages 13 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Bottom of the 9th: Blüdle the Noodle belongs to these categories: Dice, Expansion for Base-game, and Sports. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Dice Rolling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Bottom of the 9th: Blüdle the Noodle are: Darrell Louder and Mike Mullins. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Bottom of the 9th: Blüdle the Noodle as an expansion for Bottom of the 9th. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Bottom of the 9th to use it. Check that your edition of Bottom of the 9th is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.