Front Porch Classics Classics Baseball

December 7, 2009 | Author: webAdmin | Filed under: Activities & Amusements

Classics Baseball

Classics Baseball
List Price: USD 99.99
Lowest New Price: USD 52.74
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Binding: Toy
Manufacturer: Front Porch Classics
Average Rating:
Product Description:
Calling all baseball fans, young and old. Celebrate the great American pastime with a game dedicated to the ballparks of the past. This all-new concept in pinball games brings you back to what baseball use to be. You can hit everything - from a single to a homerun - in pinball fashion. Even keep score on real score cards. Plus, with a twist of a knob, your score will appear on the scoreboard. Intricately detailed for baseball fans. Measures approximately 21"L x 22"W x 12"H.
Editorial Review:
Players of this old-fashioned tabletop game find that, instead of playing pinball, they're interfacing with America's favorite pastime. Manually played, Old Century Baseball has no electronic features--just sanded, stained, and nostalgically painted wood. Players pull back the hammer to pitch the steel pinball (there are two included) into the colorful field. A single wooden flipper--shaped like a bat--hits it. Instead of yesteryear's Red Sox or Black Crackers running bases, there are pinball holes or ramps to signify singles, doubles, triples, outs, or grand slams. Players use detailed score cards to keep track of Road and Home positions and points.

The 27- by 27- by 8-inch game requires some assembly. To that end, wood glue is included to attach the backboard, pennant flags, and field walls. Screws mount the exterior ball-return slot and support legs. No batteries required. --Diane Beall

Features:
  • A Fast Action Baseball Pinball Game With A Classic Ballpark Aesthetic
  • Features A Working Scoreboard Solid Wood Construction And Scorecards
  • Slightly Smaller Than Our Original Old Century Version And Easier To Ship And Display
  • Any Number Of Players
  • 2002 Family Fun Magazine Toy Of The Year
Brand: Front Porch Classics
Model: FP10055
Release Date: 2009-04-15
Customer Reviews


Not very good
Bought this game based on the Amazon reviews which are usually accurate, however, we were disappointed this time. Game arrived today and my son and I played for a few hours.
Pros:
- durable
Cons:
- back popped out of the slots frequently
- took countless swing upon swings just to finally get the ball to rest in a hole (out, single, double, triple)
- overall not that much fun
We are returning it and will try something else


Well Constructed Wooden Baseball game
The overall quality of this game is excellent. It is constructed of real wood and composites. The game play is fantastic. My only complaint with the one I received was that one of my glued ramps and a couple of my glued bumper blocks were not glued in the exact position they were meant to be. You can tell this because it appears the base board (playing surface) is stamped with the location and shape that indicated exactly where the glued piece should be, and if it slides off that position during production, you can tell by seeing the stamp exposed. This doesn't effect game play, but I am a profectionist, and I always take pride in anything I make, and those "little detail" go a long way! I could return it and hope the next one is flawless, but it's not worth it. The ramp that goes to the grandslam and homerun was my biggest concern, but I have been able to hit both. It is not easy, but a grandslam and homerun in my book should be very challenging to achieve.


Very Poor Quality
I bought this game as a gift for my 8 year old son. The "old-fashioned" concept seemed like a great idea. Within 1 day he was disappointed and crying. Among a variety of minor problems, the largest problem was the poor quality of the plunger and especially the bat mechanism. Trust me, it doesn't hold up. The batting mechanism is held together by cheap wood that isn't sturdy and the few metal parts are thin and also cheap. The tiny screw holding the bat firm constantly comes loose and then it strips after 1 or 2 tightenings. Most of the items are glued, making it nearly impossible to even access most of the items. I suggest staying away.


Son loves it
I just got this for my son who turned 9. He loves this game an he plays with it all the time. It's very durable except the back piece doesn't permanently stay snug in its slots but I guess that's ok because it makes it easier to take care of when not in play. If you have a baseball fan or pinball fan this is a nice addition.


Having Fun with Classics Classics Baseball
This game was purchased as a gift for my grandsons' 9th birthday. His uncle and his Dad seemed to have a great time playing the game.
They finally relented and let him (grandson) have a go at it. It appears to be very well made and looks to be authentic in detail. What a handsome and fun game that can be enjoyed by more than one player at a time and by players of different age groups. Great family activity- sports fan or not.

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