Cricket sits outside the usual sports-game conversation in most of Europe and North America, but for families where the sport matters this is the only accessible kid-friendly option on Switch worth recommending. Big Bash Boom turns the genuine complexity of cricket into something a child can play in a living room without a rulebook nearby. The batting feels satisfying, the fielding keeps everyone involved, and the whole thing looks deliberately cartoonish rather than sim-realistic. I would not rank it higher because the sport itself limits its universal appeal, and the replay value is thinner than the better all-ages packages above it. But if cricket is your family's game, this is where you start.


BIG BASH BOOM
November 29, 2018SportsESRB E
Available on
Overview
About BIG BASH BOOM
Perfect for the whole family, Big Bash Boom mixes all the big hitting thrills of T20 cricket with instantly accessible arcade action. Anyone, anywhere, will be able to jump in and be hitting the ball like a pro with Big Bash Boom, which is fully licensed and includes all teams and players featured in this year’s KFC Big Bash League (BBL) and rebel Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) – meaning fans can take control of their favourite players.
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At a glance
- Released
- November 29, 2018
- Platforms
- PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
- Genres
- Sports, Arcade
- Play modes
- Single Player, Multiplayer
- Age rating
- ESRB E
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Multiplayer & game modes
BIG BASH BOOM offers various play modes for different gaming experiences.
Play Modes
Single Player • Multiplayer
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