Battleball Game

by Milton Bradley

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Average Rating: * * * * half star
Sales Rank:21118 (lower is better)
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Label:Milton Bradley
UPC:076930408988
Binding:Toy
Published By:Milton Bradley
ASIN:B00008NQEF
Category:Toy

Editorial Reviews and Product Descriptions

Product Description

Football is no longer just a game. This futuristic version of the all-American pastime puts a new spin on the sport. Battleball turns football into a gridiron battle to the end zone. Opponents are out for themselves, so plot out your moves and plan your strategy accordingly. Game comes with painted game player pieces and a zinc football.

Customer Reviews

Fun game - Reviewed on 2007-07-21
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Fun game, has a nice mix of strategy and chance. Rules are a bit complicated (this is not pick up and play - you have to read the manual, twice) and the games last a bit too long for casual play. But overall it's pretty good and even if your boy gets tired of it, he can always use the cool game pieces for random playing :)
My non-sports kid loves this! - Reviewed on 2006-12-13
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This is a great game not just for the football players! It also uses odds and numbers to win. My son who doesn't play football or even likes it much wins because he understands the odds and numbers used to play! He was so proud when he won at school on game day!
Very fun - Reviewed on 2006-01-20
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This game is actually quite fun, even though you can get it for as low as $4-5 some places. It is basically a football board game, with tweaks. So, if you like football, or just like a little bit of strategy in your boardgames you will like this.

Some of the miniatures that come with the game feel kind of cheap, but most of them are sturdy and all the card stock and game boards are of a very high quality. I don't know how this game is selling for this cheap.
Good value, enjoyable game. - Reviewed on 2005-10-18
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1 customer found this review helpful.

Often, a game which is otherwise enjoyable finds its way into the discount bins simply because people don't know about it, and it initially does not sell well. I suspect this might be a reason why this game has been discounted for so long.

Battle Ball brings back memories of the Games Workshop title "Blood Bowl" which combined a football-type game with creature combat. This is a similar, simplified game, with a compact set of rules and easy gameplay. My seven-year-old son had no difficulty with the concepts and mechanics of the game, and we have played several times. Tactics are simple, but engaging. The game is well-constructed and the plastic figure pieces are both attractive and durable. At under $10, this is a great value for a board game that plays quickly and is fun.
Parents' review - Reviewed on 2005-09-29
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1 customer found this review helpful, 3 did not.

I am a Grandma who purchased this Battle Ball Game for my grandsons for Christmas this year (2005). I have shown the game to their parents, who thought they would love it! The review is based upon the comments from my grandsons' parents.
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