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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