One of the few games Pete Rose endorsed while he was still a part of Baseball. This is a simple pinball-type game.
The game is in GOOD condition. It includes all the original parts except for the instructions. The scoreboard has suffered some creasing at the top due to improper storage and it has lost one of it's scoring wheels. The wheel is included with the game so it may be possible to re-attach it. This scoreboard also serves as the back-board to keep the balls from flying off the game board when you hit them. It is frayed along the slots where it attaches to the field but will still hold in place when put in place. Both the pegs that are used to elevate the back of the console are included. Overall I would grade the game parts 4 on a 10 scale (see condition guide below).
The game box is in GOOD condition. It has a puncture mark in the lid and numerous small stain spots (foxing). Otherwise it is intact and in decent shape. I would grade it a 4 on a 10 scale (see condition guide below).
I'd recommend that you only buy this game to add it to your collection. It's not all that much fun. The pitcher/batter mechanism tends to get hung-up so it's really pretty frustrating to play. I don't think this is because it's broken, I think it's just not a very well-built game.
CONDITION GUIDE:
MINT
(10): I will only give this grade
to brand new, unused items. NEAR MINT (9):
Shows virtually no use. Seldom if ever played.
Perhaps some very light handling creases to the
instructions
or other minor flaws with the game parts. Boxes will have
only
the slightest hint of shelf wear. EXCELLENT (7-8):
The game has seen some use but it was obviously well taken care of.
Game parts
might have
some light handling creases or other signs of
careful use. Board might have just a hint of color loss or
dented
corners. Boxes will have light rubbing to the artwork or
perhaps
some minor dishing or a very light stain. VERY GOOD (5-6):
The game was not especially well cared for but it still has
faired pretty well. Game
parts will show obvious use but nothing will be torn, badly
stained or have any serious damage. Box may have
some
rubbing, light staining, dishing, 1 or 2 neatly split corners,
minor writing and/or a few pieces of tape. No major
structural
damage and artwork will still be generally attractive. GOOD (3-4):
Obviously no care was taken with the game but it is still playable as
is. Game parts show
considerable use but the game is complete with all parts in
usable
condition. Box may have staining, writing, split
corners,
dishing and/or other structural damage but it will be intact and still
usable. POOR
(1-2):
Only suitable to fill a space in your collection.
Game will be missing
parts (these will be noted). Box will have serious damage and
may
be missing aprons or badly torn.