
- BGG rank
- BGG #28,840
- BGG rating
- 4.9
Half-Time Football
2 players10 min1979

Rules assistance for Double-Play Baseball
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with saved question history.

For 2 players
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Double-Play Baseball is a board game released in 1979 for 2 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
Double-Play Baseball follows all the rules for playing professional baseball. The game is played in nine innings. The nine dice represent the batting team. The single white and black pitcher die represent the fielding team. Use the score board and pegs to keep track of each inning and game score.
Double-Play Baseball supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Double-Play Baseball is 10 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 Double-Play Baseball 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.
Double-Play Baseball has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Double-Play Baseball belongs to these categories: Dice and Sports. Its main mechanics are 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 catalogue lists Double-Play Baseball 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.