Produktbeschreibung
Sports Game #2
H&TA favorite pastime has finally found its way into the ballpark of VPG's Sports Series. High & Tight, from designer Hermann Luttmann, is a simple game of baseball strategy for two players, utilizing teams to the fullest and going head to head in the field, anywhere from basic training to the intensity of the World Series. It is said that every baseball team will win one-third of its games and lose one-third of its games. Now, step onto the field and find out what it takes to win “that other one-third”!
Focus on how to best form your team line-up, and battle inning by inning in an effort to emerge victorious! Think you have what it takes to efficiently manage your players, maximizing their specific talents as well as utilize Strategy cards to subtly increase the odds of scoring and preventing runs?
Manage your team’s assets, take advantage of the opportunities, and knock it out of the ballpark on the “field of dreams.” Step up to the plate with High & Tight ... And let’s play ball!
Note: The ballplayer pieces for this game are designed to accomodate plastic stands to be inserted into them, but are not required to play.
Game Data:
Number of Players: 2 players
Ages: 10 and up
Playing Time: approx. 45 minutes
Complexity: 3 on a 9 scale
Solitaire Suitability: 2 on a 9 scale
Scale: Each stand is a player on a team, and each turn represents approximately 5 minutes of real time.
Game Components:
• One 8-page, color Game Rules booklet
• 80 color, die-cut 1/2” x 1” mounted ballplayer pieces
• 40 color, die-cut 1/2” mounted game markers
• 70 Strategy cards
• 8 Team cards
• 2 "Rally Caps" cards
• One 11” x 17” color Playing Field
• One Scoreboard sheet
• Polybag packaging and component storage
Game Components:
- "I've played a lot of baseball board games in the past three decades, and High & Tight is the best. A very unique approach to baseball on your table top. Games of this sport are usually either to simple or too dry. This one has serious strategy, a quick play time, and makes you feel like you are managing an intense game of baseball." - Glen Oberhauser (Board Game Geek)
- "Wow, this game really works pretty well. I came in very skeptical: I', a dedicated baseball sim player, and never thought the 'broad stroke' game would appeal to me. Bought it to try with my son. And it worked, it really did. A tense back-and-forth, choices to make, realistic scoring. Hats off to the designer: naturally, I'm now yearning for more teams, players..." - Michael Debije (Board Game Geek)
- " I really like how this game delivers the baseball theme in a game that does not get bogged down with statistics. This is not a simulation, but I felt more of the tension and interesting decisions associated with baseball than I got from playing the stats based game. The way the dice roll creates some real "stand up dice roll" moments as well." - Sean Johnson (Board Game Geek)
- "There is a real feel for some of the intricacies of baseball. When to go for it, when to play it safe, how long to go with a starter, using the individual talents of players. The strategy cards are fun and filled with authentic baseball terms: an obviously knowledgeable fan designed the game. There is also a nice dice game in here where even those less well-versed in baseball can manipulate to increase your chances to score. In summary, this is quite a gem of a ballgame at this level of simulation and realism. It should be well-received by a fan learning the intricacies of the game of baseball, and teaching them a bit more about the stats of the game and the strategies behind those managerial decisions." - Michael Debije (Board Game Geek)
Credits:
Game Design: Hermann Luttmann
Documentation & Development: Terry Coleman and Anthony Luttmann
Art & Graphics: Mike Smith
Playtesting: Jack Beckman, Paul Fish, Larry Fryer, Noelle Le Bienvenu , Andy Lewis, Danny Lewis, Anthony Luttmann, David Schueler, Norm Stewart
Proofreading: David Schueler, David Spangler, Norm Stewart |
