March Madness
2–64 players • Avalon Hill • 1991
- Publisher
- Avalon Hill
- First published
- 1991
- Players
- 2–64 players
How it plays
March Madness plays 2–64 players.
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Where it came from
March Madness was published by Avalon Hill in 1991 during the company's period of expanding beyond its traditional roots in historical wargames to address the growing market for sports simulation board games. Designed by Randall C. Reed, the game was developed to capture the statistical excitement and bracket-based tension of the NCAA men's basketball tournament, a cultural phenomenon that had surged in popularity throughout the 1980s.
The design employs a sophisticated system of cards and charts meant to simulate specific player abilities and game strategies, reflecting the era's focus on deep-dive mechanical realism. While it earned a dedicated following among hobbyists who appreciated the depth of its simulation, it was received as a niche product that demanded a high level of commitment, distinct from the more casual sports games that would eventually dominate the mass market.
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March Madness is built for 2–64 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
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March Madness is published by Avalon Hill. The catalog gives its publication year as 1991.
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