Hits & Outs

Step up to the plate in Hits & Outs, a clever two-player bluffing and deduction game from Japanese publisher itten. Inspired by the timeless duel between pitcher and batter, this 10–15 minute showdown recreates baseball’s most thrilling moments without complicated stats or scorekeeping.

Each inning, players alternate roles. As the batter, guess where the pitcher has hidden the baseball across the bases — find it, and you score singles, doubles, or triples to move your runners. As the pitcher, your goal is to deceive the batter; three wrong guesses mean three outs. Runs decide the victor, and only the sharpest mind games will secure the win.

With its quick playtime, accessible rules, and push-your-luck excitement, Hits & Outs delivers baseball tension in a compact, portable format. Perfect for sports fans, bluffing enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a fast, head-to-head game that’s easy to learn but endlessly replayable.