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Deadball: Baseball With Dice (Second Edition)
2022
Rules assistance for Deadball: Baseball With Dice (Second Edition)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 15–30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.6/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Deadball: Baseball With Dice (Second Edition)
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Deadball: Baseball With Dice (Second Edition) is a board game released in 2022 for 1–2 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by W.M. Akers and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Simulation.
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About the game
Welcome to the second edition of Deadball: Baseball With Dice! Based on simple real life statistics, Deadball is a fast-paced tabletop game whose straightforward mechanics have made it a hit with baseball fanatics and new fans alike. This fully-revised new edition of the core rulebook makes the game easier than ever to learn and play. Even better, it's nearly finished—it has already been sent to the printer and we are only awaiting the first proof to make it final. A 1-2 player game, Deadball takes about 30 minutes to play and can star players from history, present day, or your own imagination. Since its release in 2017, fans have used Deadball to replay classic World Series, to create dream teams, and to design beautifully crafted fictional leagues. Whatever you love about this sport, Deadball will bring it to life. For a taste of how it plays, check out the free quick start guide or grab a pay-what-you-want copy of the first edition. And once you've pledged, check out the first backer update to get a look at the new rules. This book, which replaces both the original Deadball: Baseball With Dice and Deadball: 1909, contains everything you need to play the game, including: Complete rules for the game’s Modern and Ancient eras, allowing you to recreate games played any time from 1900 to today. Instructions for team generation using real or fictional players. Updated rosters and player descriptions for the legendary Southern Circuit, an eight team league of misfits and eccentrics whose story is being told in 2022 and 1913. Two new campaigns for Nine Game Pennant, a fast-paced mini-campaign that drops you right into the heart of the fight for the Southern Circuit title. All the digital supplements you need to get going, including blank scoresheets and the invaluable quick reference guide. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Deadball: Baseball With Dice (Second Edition) 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 Deadball: Baseball With Dice (Second Edition) is 15–30 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 Deadball: Baseball With Dice (Second Edition) for ages 8 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.
Deadball: Baseball With Dice (Second Edition) has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Deadball: Baseball With Dice (Second Edition) belongs to these categories: Print & Play, 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 Deadball: Baseball With Dice (Second Edition) are: W.M. Akers. 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 Deadball: Baseball With Dice (Second Edition) 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.