Board Game Geek Rating: 6.26. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 7.02. This expansion bundle is for 1 - 2 players and was published in 2017. It's a Kickstarter - specific expansion for the Bottom of the 9th: Club House Board Game. It includes the Club House Expansion, Hitters Pack, Pitchers Pack, and Season 2 Kickstarter Promo. Note that the core game is not included, and paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. Contents: Bottom of the 9th Pitchers Pack, Hitters Pack, Season 2 Kickstarter Promo Pack, Club House Expansion, a 16 - page full - color rulebook, 24 baseball player cards, 25 equipment cards, 14 wooden 'Peanut' power tokens, 2 dice cups, 4 punchboard card dividers, 1 Hitters Expansion pack with 12 players, and 1 Pitchers Expansion pack with 12 players. It's the bottom of the ninth, the game is tied. The home team must score one run to win against the league's best closer. Bottom of the 9th is a 5 - 20 minute dice and card game for two. It brings the excitement of the final three outs of a baseball game. With variable player strengths, bluffing, and die - rolling, only the pitcher knows the play, and the batter must stay alert. The game ends after three outs or four hits (for one run). It has tons of variable player powers, customizable line - ups, and rules for advanced league and solo play. At TheGameSteward, a large part of your purchase of this bundle will support new Kickstarter games. Contact us if you have questions about buying or need game advice.
To play Bottom of the 9th with this expansion bundle, first, read through the 16 - page full - color rulebook to understand the basic rules of the game and how the expansion components work. Set up the game using the baseball player cards, equipment cards, wooden 'Peanut' power tokens, dice cups, and punchboard card dividers. The pitcher and batter take turns according to the rules. Remember, only the pitcher knows the play, so the batter has to make smart guesses. The game ends when there are three outs or four hits. As for maintenance, keep the cards in a dry place to prevent them from warping. The wooden tokens can be wiped clean with a soft cloth. If you have any questions about the game during play, refer back to the rulebook or contact The Game Steward for help.
