The idea for Baseball Franchise was born on a weeklong baseball trip shared by brothers, uncles, and nephews. From those early days, the game has lived around tables, in the midst of conversations about sports, family, and life. At its best, Baseball Franchise creates something rare in today’s busy world—an opportunity for men to gather, laugh, compete, and connect face-to-face. Whether it’s played weekly, in short seasons before a church men’s group, or during late-night Friday sessions with pizza and beer, what makes Baseball Franchise truly special are the interactions it sparks. One of our designers once described it as “Dungeons & Dragons for guys who love baseball”—a chance to slip back into childhood for a few hours.

Ask players what they love most, and the answers are as varied as the game itself. At its core, Baseball Franchise is fantasy baseball: a draft, in-season roster moves, and stat-driven decisions. There’s also the silent auction during free agency that can feel as high-stakes as a hand in poker. And there is also a rookie draft that recalls the thrill of tearing open packs of baseball cards, wondering if the next one might include that rare Mantle, Mays, or Griffey Jr. And no matter how a season ends—on top of the standings or in the cellar—that “wait until next year” feeling is only 45 minutes away. Like the sport itself, each season mixes unpredictability with just enough strategy to make skill and savvy the keys to victory.

What sets Baseball Franchise apart are its unique game mechanics and replayability. With more than 200 seasons already played, our team of designers and play-testers still discovers something new every time we sit down to play. That ongoing freshness, paired with the camaraderie it fosters, is why we believe you’ll come to treasure your time playing Baseball Franchise as much as we have.

Baseball Franchise is not a game for everyone. But for those who love baseball—and who can gather the right group of six to eight players—it can become one of the most rewarding and enduring gaming experiences you’ll ever encounter.