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- BGG #6,148
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Pizza Box Football
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- 2005
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Pizza Box Baseball
2008
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- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 2 players
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Pizza Box Baseball is a board game released in 2008 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Scott Smith (I) and Erik Smith and its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection and Simulation.
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About the game
Pizza Box Baseball puts you and your opponent on the mound and at the plate. It's a game-long showdown. The pitcher must figure out the best way to approach the hitter. Try to get ahead using balls or strikes? The hitter must decide whether to be aggressive or patient. Attack and swing? Or stay away from pitches outside the strike zone? Both players try to work each at-bat to their advantage. Players use one card per at-bat. A result card reveals the action, and play continues. Players track the action using the game board or using the score pad. Score more runs by the end of the game to win. Four strategy levels allow players to add stealing, bunting, pitchouts, different hitter strengths, pitchers that get tired, and more! Players can complete a full game of baseball in an hour or less (20-30 minutes at the most basic game level). Real baseball drama offers a baseball experience any fan can enjoy. Play ball!
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Publishers
- Reveal Entertainment, Inc.
- On The Line Game Company
Questions and answers
Pizza Box Baseball supports 2–6 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 Pizza Box Baseball is 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 Pizza Box Baseball for ages 10 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.
Pizza Box Baseball 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.
Pizza Box Baseball belongs to these categories: Sports. Its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection 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 Pizza Box Baseball are: Scott Smith (I) and Erik Smith. 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 Pizza Box 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.