Max Walker Still Has It
Of all the cricket games from the 80s, Max Walker’s Cricket Board Game is the one that had the most potential. With a game engine that was akin to an uber, uber simplified Strat-O-Matic, weather conditions of a sort, and cards for loose balls, it is a shame it was (like so many before it) a one off.
Over the years there has remained a good degree of interest around the game. Recently there has been quite some activity. Board Game Geek has seen a number of files uploaded that provide rules for a T20 version of the game, and one replaycricketer has been sending me ideas, thoughts and new designs for an advanced version of the game.
All good stuff indeed.
A few years ago I created a simple Excel sheet to provide an “automated” version of the game. It provides a fair amount of the games mechanics, but doesn’t include the Match Conditions cards (the game is from 1984 so is still in copyright, so I don’t want to upload the entire thing). After getting a gentle nudge by a reader this morning, I have decided to upload it.
For the Excel version, go here.
Jan 30, 2011 – There is a version for sale on eBay. These images are from it.
Hi,
In the Excel version, all the match condition cards read the same. Is this right? I’m sure I have seen details of other match condition cards that are included in the game – some seem to affect the batting ratings, for example -.
Is there any chance of finding out the other cards’ details?
Many thanks for an interesting website.
Hope you can help.