Bottom of the 9th

About this board game

Bottom of the 9th is a dice and card game for 1–2 players that recreates the tension of baseball’s final three outs in a 5–20 minute session.

The game is tied in the bottom of the ninth, and the home team needs one run to win. Standing in the way is the league’s best closer, creating a compact showdown where every pitch and decision matters.

With variable player strengths, bluffing, deduction, and die-rolling, the pitcher knows what is coming while the batter must keep his eyes peeled. Players compete through a tense sequence in which information, uncertainty, and player abilities shape each exchange.

• Play over three outs or four hits, whichever happens first.
• Use variable player powers to create different matchups.
• Build myriad customizable line-ups for changing games.

Each match delivers the excitement of a last-chance baseball situation without requiring a long session. The focused format makes Bottom of the 9th easy to bring to the table while leaving room for repeated plays through its changing line-ups and player strengths.

For players who want more ways to take the field, the game includes rules for advanced league and solo play, along with the possibility of two added expansion packs. Whether you are trying to outguess the batter or survive the closer’s final challenge, Bottom of the 9th turns a tied game into a sharp, replayable contest.