A vintage board game cover titled "BOWL BOUND" featuring an image of a college football player in a red jersey and white helmet with star decals, carrying the football while being tackled by an opponent. The background is a crowded stadium, and the game is branded as "The Game of College Football" with the "Sports Illustrated" logo at the top left.
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Bowl Bound (1973)

ByMichail

Bowl Bound

Bowl Bound is a board game that was originally marketed in 1973 by Time Inc., owner of Sports Illustrated Magazine. It was part of a line of sports games sold under the SI umbrella. In 1978, rights to the games and time-limited use of the “Sports Illustrated Game” banner were sold to Baltimore-based Avalon Hill.

Why is Bowl Bound Popular?

Bowl Bound is popular among board game enthusiasts and football fans due to its realistic Gameplay Mechanics of Bowl Bound and statistical accuracy. The game allows players to quarterback their favorite college team to a National Championship. It is also significant as one of the earliest sports board games to use statistical data to inform gameplay.

Game Components of Bowl Bound

Game boardDicePlayer cardsStatistical gridsTokens

Game Setup of Bowl Bound

Players choose their teams and set up the game board. Each team has a set of player cards and statistical grids that are used during gameplay.

Gameplay Mechanics of Bowl Bound

During gameplay, players use the statistical grids to determine the outcome of each play. Offensive and defensive dice rolls are used to determine the success or failure of each play. The game also includes rules for penalties and special teams plays.

Game Objective of Bowl Bound

The objective of the game is to lead your team to a National Championship by winning games against other teams.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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