From Strat-O-Matic:
Strat-O-Matic Media, LLC, the leading producer of sports board and computer fantasy simulation games, has continued the celebration of its 50th anniversary with the introduction of Strat-O-Matic Baseball Express– a new board game being sold for $10.99 exclusively at Toys R Us stores across the country.
Baseball Express is an entry-level, “Super Easy Play” version of the famous Strat-O-Matic Baseball board game. With simplified rules and smaller playing charts, Baseball Express is the ideal game to introduce kids (ages 8+) or new players to Strat-O-Matic. Designed specifically for portability, the game box is small and sturdy enough to be thrown in a backpack and played on the go. While quick and easy to play, like all Strat-O-Matic products, it is rich in baseball statistics and educates players on the intricacies of managing a baseball game.
Strat-O-Matic Baseball Express includes 42 All-Star player cards (statistics based upon a three-year average), three dice, the famous Strat-O 20-sided die, small playing charts, game markers and a playing board tray. As an added bonus, consumers can receive a free Personalized Batter Card by submitting their stats online. Once the card arrives, gamers can insert themselves into the lineup and play alongside their favorite All-Stars.
Baseball Express is the second significant new product the Company has released this year. In May, Strat-O-Matic launched its new digital 3-Minute Baseball game, which can be downloaded as a free app on the iPad and iPhone, and can also be played on the Company’s website (www.strat-o-matic.com) and Facebook page.
I all honesty, it simply looks like the cards are the same (or extremely similar) to the basic game side of traditional Strat-O-Matic cards. But if this is a way to get more people introduced to Strat-O-Matic, I say more power to the company!
