Factory Squad: A Town Ball Game is a 1–2 player town-ball card, dice, & spinner game featuring gritty factory teams, oddball workers, rogue pigeons, and workplace disasters — one chaotic inning at a time.
Three Steps to Town Ball Chaos: BUILD, DRAW, & SURVIVE!
Choose your factory team, add workers from the loading dock, and manage a roster full of strengths, flaws, and questionable decision-making.
Every inning starts with a situation: bad weather, owner pressure, workplace mishaps, rogue birds, or crowd chaos.
Batting rolls, pitching rolls, fielding checks, and player abilities decide whether your squad gains ground in the pennant race or limps back to the shop.
50 numbered copies.
One small-batch run. Built for solo seasons and head-to-head chaos.
One inning might bring howling winds. The next might bring free hot dogs, bad gloves, or a pigeon protest in center field.
// This is not a full baseball simulation. It is a baseball-flavored factory-town disaster machine. //
Oddball workers with useful skills and terrible habits.
Built around quick setup, big moments, and bad choices.
Scenario cards turn every inning into a mess worth remembering.
Every worker is a liability in disguise.
What's in the Founder Run Box?
Each First Shift Founder Run copy includes everything you need to play — plus one exclusive townfolk player card you won't find anywhere else.
We are planning for only 50 Founder Run copies to be made. Once they're gone, this version is gone. Your game will include:
2 starter factory squads
Free agents
Scenario cards
?! Cards
Game board
Dice / spinner components
Score and Pennant Race markers
Rule sheet
Solo Season mode
2-player head-to-head mode
✦ 1 exclusive Founder Run Townsfolk player card
Built for two rivals settling it across the table, or one manager chasing the pennant alone.
Two managers, rival squads, one tense inning at a time. Use abilities, fielding, and disasters to swing the standings before the other guy does.
Run one squad through a series of chaotic scenarios and chase the best possible pennant result. Your decisions. Your disasters. Your record.
FAQ: The Usual Questions
How many players?
Factory Squad: A Town Ball Game is built for 1–2 players: 2-player head-to-head or Solo Season Mode.
How long does it take?
A single inning scenario plays quickly. A full pennant race depends on how many scenarios you play. Typical play-time is around 40-45 minutes.
Is this a baseball simulation?
No. It is a fast-playing card and dice game inspired by town ball, factory leagues, old baseball cards, and tabletop chaos.
Is this a limited edition?
Yes. The First Shift Founder Run is limited to 50 numbered copies - and there may not be more printed, ever...like never again...most likely.
Can I pick it up locally?
Yes, local pickup will be available around Minneapolis, MN. Shipping can also be arranged.
When will it be ready?
Founder Run copies will be produced after the first 30 copies are claimed. Buyers will receive production updates by email. We anticipate copies being finalized near the end of October, 2026.
Can I purchase the complete set of 100+ players?
Yes!!! Soon-ish. These cards will also be available in packs - More info to come!