Front Porch Classics Generic Circa Baseball Desktop Game

by Front Porch Classics

Product Features

• Small enough to display on a desk or shelf
• This game can be played with any number of players - young and old
• Makes a great addition to the décor in a kid's room
• This game won the 2005 Outstanding Product iParenting Media Award and the 2005 Creative Child Magazine Toy of the Year Award
• A fast action pinball game with a classic ballpark aesthetic

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.9 x 12.6 x 3.5 inches ; 2.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00008WFWR
• Item model number: BS02017
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,460 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Circa Baseball brings America's favorite pastime into the comfort of your home or office. Gather family and friends, young and old, choose up sides and swing for the fences. Distinctly crafted of all wood, this pinball style desktop game recalls the rich history and tradition of legendary ballparks.

Product Description

This baseball themed pinball game is perfect for sports lovers of all ages. This game is fun to play anytime and can be displayed beautifully in your home or office when it's not in use. The pinball game was gorgeously crafted to resemble a ball field with classic charm. Simply pull back on the spring loaded bar to release the pinball and then swing the bat to hit singles, doubles, triples, and home-runs. 12" L x 12" W x 6-1/2" H

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun and decorative game...., April 15, 2004

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Great Mazinga (USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Front Porch Classics Generic Circa Baseball Desktop Game (Toy)

I ordered this because I liked the look, and thought it would be a neat addition to my game collection. To my delight, it also turns out to be great fun! It is basically a pinball style game, but even without the electronics and all, it is a joy to play. Have a friend who wants to play? It's easy to follow basic baseball rules and play through nine innings. Swing the bat to get a single, double, triple, home run, or even get out! Much like real baseball, you'll have to work to get some points on the board. As an added bonus, this game is easy to assemble and beautiful to behold. It stays out nicely, as a decorative piece for your game room or as an addition to any sports memorabilia collection. I'm not even a sports fan, and I love this game. It's a good return to simple fun, with value added craftsmanship.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Smaller than I thought, but fun, May 9, 2007

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K&T Fitz "K&T Fitz" (Tampa, Florida) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Front Porch Classics Generic Circa Baseball Desktop Game (Toy)

This toy seems to be the "economical version" of the Old Century Baseball Tabletop Games made by the same company. Instead of 3 ramps, this game only has 1. It is also much smaller. Overall, my 8 year old and 11 year old really like it and play with it from time to time. It doesn't hold their attention as long as a nintendo DS (what does?), but they'll bang around on it for a good 15-20 minutes a few times a week. I like it because the price was right and it's not plastic. It really is wood. It sounds funny, but it just feels good to play this game. Additionally, the unit is built very well and is proably more durable than one might expect. They didn't scrimp on manufacturing this unit and I would expect their other games are the same.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Fun, but it BROKE VERY QUICKLY; unplayable now, November 9, 2010

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Dave (Maine) - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Front Porch Classics Generic Circa Baseball Desktop Game (Toy)

My 10-year-old son loved this game while it lasted. Overall, I would have rated it 5 stars except it lasted about three months. After that, the skimpy assembly that holds the plunger together (the metal rod that launches the ball into the game) fell apart and a tiny metal screw was lost. I contacted University Games to inquire about replacement parts. Their super-friendly and helpful customer service department told me they don't have parts, and promised instead to replace the game. However, three months later we have never received a replacement game, repairs parts, or any other resolution.
Given this experience, I cannot say I would recommend this product to anyone else, nor would I really be inclined to buy another product from University Games.
Don't say I didn't warn ya .......

UPDATE: In all fairness, University Games did finally replace this game with a new one, free of charge. No problems with the new one .... yet.