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History Maker Baseball

PLAAY · Board game · 2013
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Players
1–2 · best 1
Players
Solo
Play Time
30 min
Weight
Weight 2.2/5
Year
Year 2013
Minimum age
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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

If you’re a baseball fan and have always wanted to feel what it’s like to be the coach, History Maker Baseball is for you. The game combines dice rolling with strategic decisions that go beyond the field, including team management and media pressure. The experience is engaging and full of twists, just like a real baseball game. The simplicity of the mechanics allows you to focus on the narrative and the choices that shape your team’s destiny.

Highlights
  • Engaging and captivating narrative
  • Strategic decisions beyond the field
  • Faithful simulation of baseball atmosphere
Keep in mind
  • May be too niche for non-fans
  • Requires some manual record-keeping
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About the game

What you do in a play session

History Maker Baseball is a board game that immerses you in the world of baseball, not just as a spectator, but as a team manager. With simple dice-rolling and paper-and-pencil mechanics, you’ll make strategic decisions that go beyond the plays on the field. Here, you deal with everything: from team chemistry to injuries, player negotiations, and even media pressure. The game simulates the ups and downs of a season, where a winning streak can give players an extra boost, while a loss can make the clubhouse tense. Each player has their own qualities, like being a patient batter or a promising pitcher, and these traits directly influence the outcome of plays. With an engaging narrative and decisions that reflect the complexity of the sport, History Maker Baseball is a captivating experience for baseball lovers who want to feel what it’s like to be a true strategist.

Rules videos

Learn by watching before you open the box

6 videos

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–2 players
1 BEST
2 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Categories

Families

Mechanism: Roll-and-Write Sports: Baseball
Publisher PLAAY
Designer Keith Avallone

Community

Data from BoardGameGeek

478owners
130wishlist
34want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How many players can play?
History Maker Baseball is for 1 to 2 players, perfect for those who enjoy solo games or strategic duels.
What’s the average playtime?
A game lasts about 30 minutes, ideal for a quick and engaging experience.
Is the game complex?
The game has a weight of 2.2/5 on BGG, meaning it’s easy to learn but still offers strategic depth.
Does it require a lot of paperwork?
Yes, the game involves manual record-keeping, so have paper and pencil ready.
Who is it recommended for?
It’s recommended for baseball fans who want an engaging team management experience.

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