Board Versions
If you're looking for unparalleled pitcher/batter interaction along with play result and base runner advance depth and variability then BSB is the game for you!
The game for the player who wants the ultimate
in the statistical representation of the game of baseball! No game goes as
deep with intermingling ACTUAL situational stats for both the batter and
pitcher. Here are some of the features of all three board versions:
1) Batters have individual ratings for vs. left and vs. right in all categories!
2) Batters are rated in seven categories for hitting in scoring position!
3) Pitchers are rated separately for vs. left and vs. right! You'll see the difference between facing a dominant lefty and a finesse lefty!
4) All pitchers are rated for runners on and bases empty! Starting pitchers are rated for the first inning "Early" rating and the seventh inning on "Late" rating!
5) All two team players have been rated separately for each team and virtually every player on each roster is included! Ballpark effects include separate left/right home run ratings, day / night weather and Ballpark cards that include a ballpark photo, and optional effects for singles, doubles, and triples!
6) Use our computer version in conjunction with the board game and take advantage of it's many board game features (programmed schedule, fatigue monitoring, score sheet printouts, box score generation from board game stat input, quick play games, and easy to use stat program) to complete season replays!
Which Version is right for you - BSB 1 or BSB 2 or brand new BSB 1.5?
New! BSB 1.5
Seasons Available: 1956, 1962, 1977, 2009
1) A mix of what I feel are the best features of BSB 2 and BSB 1!
2) Contains the simplified game play of BSB II with play results coming directly off the player cards but uses the BSB 1 Pitcher / Batter interaction mechanism and the Legal sized Tri Fold Charts like BSB 1 (so a little larger Tri Folds than BSB 2 but even less chart page flipping.
3) Contains two different Flip Card and Tri Fold Set-ups depending upon whether you prefer less chart references but more flip card usage (FFC and standard game equipment) or prefer less flip card usage but more chart references with fielder selection built into the game mechanics and requiring a minor addition of a die and batter player result suffix (LFC)
BSB 2
Seasons Available: 1956, 1962, 1969, 1977, 1995, 1996, 1997 (NL Only), 2004, 2009
1) Simplified game play with very few chart references and play results now coming directly off the player cards
2) More compact game layout with letter sized Tri Folds
3) Contains two different Flip Card and Tri Fold Set-ups depending upon whether you prefer less chart references but more flip card usage (FFC and standard game equipment) or prefer less flip card usage but more chart references with fielder selection built into the game mechanics and requiring a minor addition of a die and batter player result suffix (LFC)
BSB 1
Seasons Available: 1956, 1962, 1969, 1977, 1995, 1996, 1997 (NL Only), 2002, 2004, 2009
1) Game play involves play result numbers thus much greater charts usage with play result, fielder and base advance all coming off legal sized Tri Fold Charts
2) Less compact game layout with legal sized Tri Folds
So How Do I Choose Which Version To Order?
Below is a quick overview of the differences since it really is a matter of personal taste in what each individual is looking for in a baseball board simulation I'd advise downloading and looking at each manual or quick start up guide for a more thorough understanding of the differences between each version. One Final note in one major reason in that 3 versions are offered is that many have started with one version and have felt that they have no reason to stray (they are completely satisfied with that version or set-up).
Differences:
BSB 1: For those who tend to prefer the use and mystery of game results coming from numbers that are taken to a reference chart as opposed to the results coming directly off the player cards. Also this version contains limited flip card use but is a little more complex and involves more chart references.
BSB 2: For those who tend to prefer ease of play derived from both the use of play results coming directly off the player cards and an option for more flip card usage (thus less chart references). Also, contains a more "inside the numbers" pitcher / batter interaction mechanism that is also slightly more complex than the BSB 1 and BSB 1.5 interaction mechanism.
BSB 1.5: For those who tend to prefer the ease of play derived from the same features BSB 2 offers but also the slightly less complex BSB 1 pitcher / batter interaction mechanism. Also comes with legal sized Tri Fold charts and a new flip card set-up for the FFC flip card version that makes that version use fewer flip cards than the BSB 2 FFC / standard flip card version.
Download BSB 1.5 Full Flip Card (FFC) Board Game Manual
Download BSB 1.5 Limited Flip Card (LFC) Board Game Manual
Download BSB 2 Quick Start Guide
Download BSB 2 Board Game Manual
Download BSB 1 Board Game Manual
Computer Version
You'll get all the interest and fun of a board game while utilizing the power of the PC! You'll see FULL SIZE easy to read player cards; ALL the charts; ALL the dice rolls! Features a two tier computer manager; complete stat keeping; and OPTIONAL play by play! Finally try our game for FREE (the 1996 season is given along with the entire game) and see if the PC version of Box Seat is for you without any financial commitment! If you find that you do enjoy the program you can then purchase any of our other seasons on the Pricing page and the season files will emailed to you. Click on the Download Computer Version link below to download the entire game and the 1996 season!
