The Rule Book
Get ready for an exciting, adaptable game that brings the joy of baseball to everyone, anywhere. Whether you're in the backyard, at the beach, or in a gymnasium, Benji Ball is perfect for players of all ages and abilities. Let’s dive into how to play!
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Setting Up Your Game
1. Identify Your Field:
- Choose a suitable area to set up your Benji Ball field.
- Set up bases for first, second, third, home plate, and the pitcher’s mound. (Stay tuned for our Benji Ball bases, coming soon!)
- You can play indoors or outdoors but avoid pavement or gravel to prevent damage to the equipment.
2. Field Arrangement:
- In a gym or small area, designate any space that you deem reasonable for the "outfield" and "foul ball" zones.
- We recommend placing bases 20 feet apart and in a diamond shape, just like traditional baseball.
Special Benji Ball Rules
1. Wild Card Sides:
- At the start of the game, teams decide what the "BENJI BALL" sides mean. Get creative!
- Examples: Automatic home run, automatic out, switch hitting hands, etc.
2. Game Start:
- Teams roll the ball; the better outcome chooses whether to bat or field first.
3. Disputes:
- Resolve disputes with a ball roll-off. The team with the better roll gets their way.
Gameplay Basics
1. Pitching:
- Pitch underhand or overhand – your choice!
- Each batter gets a maximum of three pitches to keep the game moving.
2. Batting:
- After each at-bat, the next player in line steps up to bat.
- A game consists of nine innings, with three outs per inning.
3. Fielding:
- Position players on first, second, and third base, and spread others out however you please. Make sure to have the outfield covered!
Scoring Runs
1. Home Runs & Hits:
- Solo Home Run: Ball lands on "HOME RUN" with no players on base, or hit over a home run fence.
- Two Runs: Home run with one player on base.
- Three Runs: Home run with two players on base or a hit that brings two players home.
- Four Runs (Grand Slam): Home run with bases loaded or ball lands on "GRAND SLAM".
- Other Hits: Single, Double, and Triple outcomes advance the players on base accordingly.
- No bunting allowed to keep the game upbeat and energetic.
2. Ghost Runners:
- Used when fewer than four players are on a team.
- Ghost runners hold their base, allowing the batter to hit while maintaining base runners.
Adapting The Game
1. For Younger Kids or Limited Mobility:
- Use a cone or tee for hitting.
- Allow hits to roll and rely on the ball's outcome to determine plays without rushing.
2. For Ample Space:
- If the ball rolls out of the infield, let it stop to determine the outcome.
- Fielders can make plays in the infield or catch fly balls for outs.
- Hits off of walls that are caught count as an out.
Safety Guidelines
- Avoid swinging the bat near others to prevent injuries.
Where To Play
- Backyard on Grass
- At the Beach
- Your Local Park
- Gymnasium
- Avoid Pavement or Gravel

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