Backyard Baseball '97 vs Dice Baseball

Rediscover the joy of the original Backyard Baseball 1997! Build your roster from the iconic cast of 30 characters stacked with charming personalities and witty banter, and get the edge on the competition with power-ups, fireball pitches, super strength, and Pablo Sanchez! Play pick-up games, practice batting, and compete in single games or a whole season with simple, intuitive controls that anyone can master! Game Modes: Random Pick-up: A quick way to jump right in! The computer chooses a random team for you and itself, and the game starts immediately. Single Game: You take turns with the computer to choose players from a random pool of characters. Season: You create a team and manage it through a 14 game series. The opposing teams are computer generated. At the end of the season the best two teams advance to the BBL playoffs (best of 3). The winner advances to the championship series which consists of the Super Entire Nation Tournament (best of 3) and then the Ultra Grand Championship of the Universe Series (best of 5)! Batting Practice: Choose a batter and face Mr. Clanky for some batting practice. This is where you’ll learn just when to click to make your chosen batter hit that ball! T-ball - Select T-ball mode for more accessible game play. Simply click to hit, run, and field! BACKYARD BASEBALL RULES The rules for Backyard Baseball are a hybrid of Pro and Little League rules: No leading off No Injuries Bunting is allowed Tagging up is allowed Stealing is allowed At our core, we are fans first–not just of video games but of the Backyard Sports franchise. Fans have asked for accessible and legal ways to play their original Backyard titles for years, and we are excited to deliver. Without having access to the source code, there are hard limitations on the experience we can create. Backyard Baseball '97 runs buttery smooth for iOS devices, looks better than ever, and creates a new installation for digital preservation within the Backyard Sports catalog that allows the next generation of fans to fall in love with the title that started it all.

Dice Baseball is a fast, fun baseball game powered by dice, strategy, and surprise moments. Instead of complicated controls, every at-bat is decided by a roll. Hit singles, doubles, triples, home runs, or get caught at the wall as the defense tries to steal the play back. Choose from unique stadiums that actually change how the game plays. High-altitude fields mean more home runs. Fast turf creates extra-base hits. Defensive parks make every run harder to earn. Play solo against the computer or pass the phone for local player-vs-player games. Customize inning length, mercy rules, and stadiums to make every game feel different. Dice Baseball also includes a kid-friendly “7th Minute Stretch” that encourages players to take a short break, move around, and jump back into the game refreshed. Originally created with real dice and napkins at restaurants, Dice Baseball turns waiting time into game time while helping kids practice math, logic, and decision-making. Dice Baseball is created by the team behind YouthBaseballTryouts.com, a platform dedicated to helping players and families find youth baseball opportunities across the country. Baseball should always be fun, whether you are on the field, at a tryout, or rolling dice together at the table.