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Bottom of the 9th (2015)

1–2 players · 5–20 min · age 13+ · ★ 6.8 on BGG

Players
1–2
Play time
5–20 min
Age
13+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.8/10

Best for 1–2 players aged 13+ who like bluffing games — medium-light complexity, plays in 5–20 min.

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About Bottom of the 9th

It's the bottom of the ninth inning. The game is tied. It's down to the home team to score one run to win it all. Unfortunately, the home team is staring down the league's best closer. A dice and card game for two players, Bottom of the 9th brings all the excitement of the final three outs of a baseball game into a compact 5-20 minute game session. With variable player strengths, bluffing/deduction, and die-rolling, only the pitcher knows what's coming and the batter needs to…

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Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Push Your Luck, Simultaneous Action Selection, Solo / Solitaire Game, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Darrell Louder, Mike Mullins

Players: 1P · 2P

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Bottom of the 9th FAQ

How many players is Bottom of the 9th?
Bottom of the 9th plays with 1–2 players, ages 13 and up.
How long does Bottom of the 9th take to play?
A game of Bottom of the 9th takes 5–20 min, at medium-light complexity (1.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Bottom of the 9th any good?
Bottom of the 9th rates 6.8/10 from 2,059 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / deduction game built around dice rolling, push your luck, simultaneous action selection.