Play a condensed game of baseball in about 15 minutes. Available as a "Print & Play" PDF download.
A boxed "Fast Action Card" version is coming later in 2026!
Over 100 MLB seasons available • Pro Baseball from 1900 to today • Solo play • Quick setup • Free Commissioner Handbook
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Fast Inning Baseball (FIB) is a solo tabletop baseball game that simulates the key moments of a real baseball game — clutch hits, web gems, pitching duels, and dramatic home runs — without tracking every pitch or at-bat. A complete 9-inning game takes just 15 minutes to play.
What makes FIB unique is how it captures the authentic feel of different eras of baseball. The game includes ten era-specific game books, each tuned to reflect accurate statistical output for runs scored, home runs, and errors — from the dead-ball era through the modern game. When you play a season, you use the game book that matches that era, giving you results that feel true to the time period.
For fans who love cross-era matchups, FIB offers All-Time teams — specially designed team cards that let you pit teams from different eras against each other. These teams have been normalized to the 1972–1993 game book, creating a level playing field for your greatest-ever debates: Could the 1927 Yankees beat the 1998 Braves? Now you can find out.
Whether you're replaying a historical season inning by inning, building your own baseball universe with the Commissioner Handbook, or settling cross-era arguments with an All-Time matchup, Fast Inning Baseball delivers the drama of real baseball — fast.
Fast Inning Baseball Era Specific Game Books, Seasons, and Team Collections are available for purchase at the 3d6 Gaming Store. https://3d6-gaming.store/
The game and seasons are print-and-play PDF downloads - the only thing you will need to supply are the dice! A boxed version using Fast Action Cards is in development and will be available from The Game Crafter in late 2026.
The Fast Inning Baseball Commissioner Handbook takes your FIB experience to the next level, allowing you to build and manage your own evolving baseball universe. This comprehensive expansion transforms FIB from a quick-play game into a complete franchise management system. What the Commissioner Handbook adds:
Complete Player Development System: Create rookies, develop prospects, and watch players progress through their careers from fresh-faced rookies to potential Hall of Famers
Prospect Pipeline: Manage your farm system with unique prospect development mechanics
General Manager System: Each team gets a unique GM with distinct management philosophies and risk tolerance that influences their roster decisions
Trade Deadline Procedure: Simulate the excitement of the pro baseball trade deadline as teams decide to buy or sell
Free Agent Market: Sign veteran players to bolster your roster
Injury System: Deal with the realities of player injuries throughout the season
Contract and Salary System: Optional mechanics for managing team finances
The Commissioner Handbook is perfect for baseball fans who love the idea of managing a franchise but don't want to get bogged down in excessive record-keeping. It strikes a between depth and playability, allowing you to focus on the fun of watching your league evolve. And best of all, it's FREE.
Get a demonstration of the game while watching me roll a few games between 1999 Arizona and 1979 Pittsburgh.
Whether you're looking for quick baseball action with the core Fast Inning Baseball game or want to dive into the deeper experience of running your own baseball league with the Commissioner Handbook, this system lets you play baseball your way.
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