
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,256
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Twin Stars: Adventure Series I
- 1 player
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Bottom of the 9th: Clubhouse Expansion
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Bottom of the 9th: Clubhouse Expansion is an expansion for Bottom of the 9th released in 2017 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.
The Bottom of the 9th: Clubhouse expansion builds on both the gameplay and theme of the original game by adding a ton of new players, extensive tournament rules, and additional managers and support staff, as well as introducing brand new equipment cards to the mix! Each team has a budget to spend on tools like bats, balls, and pine tar, as well as gear like new jerseys, rally caps, and more. You can even upgrade your clubhouse to benefit every player in your lineup! Cards featuring the new Shift ability and token-driven powers increase the incredible number of combinations possible while making your winning lineup.
Bottom of the 9th: Clubhouse Expansion 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: Clubhouse Expansion 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: Clubhouse Expansion 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: Clubhouse Expansion has a complexity rating of 2.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Bottom of the 9th: Clubhouse Expansion belongs to these categories: Card Game, Deduction, and Dice. 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: Clubhouse Expansion 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: Clubhouse Expansion 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.