- BGG rating
- 9.0
Bowl Bound: Team Set II
- 1–4 players
- 90–120 min
- 1978
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,349
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Bowl Bound
1978
Rules assistance for Bowl Bound
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- 1–4 players
- 90–120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Bowl Bound
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Bowl Bound is a board game released in 1978 for 1–4 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by David S. Neft and Dr. Thomas Nicely and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Simulation.
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About the game
Here's YOUR chance to quarterback your favorite college team to a National Championship! Avalon Hill statisticians have "scouted" the top college football teams from out of the past. The actual play-by-plays of their games have been computer-analyzed and converted into easy-to-use Play/Action Team Charts. They make the play of this game fast ... exciting ... and true-to-life. However, YOUR decisions make the difference between winning and losing. Contents Team Charts Football Marker Scorepad Legend / Priority Chart / Timing Chart / Kickoff Selection / Play & Defensive Formation Selection Yards-to-Go Marker Rules Folder Football Field Five Dice (Black die: 1-2-2-3-3-3, White die: 0-0-1-2-3-4, White die: 0-1-2-3-4-5, Red die: 1-1-1-2-2-3, Green die: 0-0-0-0-1-2) Upright Scoreboard (not in all editions) Teams 1st/2nd Edition 3rd Edition 1970 Dartmouth 1970 Tennessee 1970 Northwestern 1970 Nebraska 1970 Air Force 1970 Stanford 1969 Arkansas 1969 Florida 1969 Penn State 1969 LSU 1969 Michigan 1969 Missouri 1969 Texas 1968 Yale 1968 Georgia 1968 Ohio State 1967 Oklahoma 1967 USC 1966 Notre Dame 1966 Alabama 1966 Michigan State 1966 Purdue 1966 Syracuse 1966 Army 1966 Georgia Tech 1965 UCLA 1964 Princeton 1963 Navy 1962 Wisconsin 1961 Mississippi 1960 Minnesota 1960 Washington 1988 Notre Dame 1987 Miami 1987 Florida State 1986 Penn State 1986 Arizona State 1985 Tennessee 1985 Michigan 1984 Washington 1984 Florida 1984 Bringham Young 1983 Texas 1983 Auburn 1983 Nebraska 1982 SMU 1982 UCLA 1981 Clemson 1980 Georgia 1980 Pittsburgh 1979 Alabama 1979 Southern Cal
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- The Avalon Hill Game Co
- Sports Illustrated
Questions and answers
Bowl Bound supports 1–4 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 Bowl Bound is 90–120 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 Bowl Bound for ages 12 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.
Bowl Bound has a complexity rating of 1.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Bowl Bound belongs to these categories: Dice and Sports. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Simulation. 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 Bowl Bound are: David S. Neft and Dr. Thomas Nicely. 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 Bowl Bound as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.