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Title Bout
1979
Rules assistance for Title Bout
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Title Bout
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Title Bout is a board game released in 1979 for 1–2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by James Trunzo and Tom Trunzo and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
Avalon Hill's card-driven sports game of Professional Boxing. Play with over 500 current (as of 1979 and up to 1990) and all time great Boxers for each weight division. Create tournaments, arrange fantasy matchups and title bouts. Ali vs Marciano? That can happen in this game. The game can simulate a bout of 10,12, or 15 rounds. There are TKO's, injuries, and KO's. Different card strategies can be employed to influence each bout as well. Each fighter card gives a brief history on the back of the card to give you an idea of why they are notable fighters in the world of professional boxing. The game supports solitaire play.
Designers
Publishers
- The Avalon Hill Game Co
- TJ Publishing Company
Questions and answers
Title Bout 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 Title Bout is 45 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 Title Bout 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.
Title Bout 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.
Title Bout belongs to these categories: Fighting and Sports. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Title Bout are: James Trunzo and Tom Trunzo. 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 Title Bout 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.