"APBA: Long before there was fantasy baseball, there was APBA, the board game that introduced baseball fans to the hitting and pitching tendencies of the game's greatest stars. APBA also is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and will have redesigned board games for adults and children alike.

APBA veterans will notice new design features this year, including more colorful game cards and playing board. APBA shipped its redesigned 2000 baseball game in August and will have the 2001 version (based on this year's stats) ready for Christmas at a suggested retail price of $49.95.

There are plans for a CD-ROM version of the game early next year that will allow players to compete online with others around the world. APBA is marketing to children as it has created APBA SuperStars, the only officially licensed board game for kids.

SuperStars comes with a colorful game board and cards for 30 superstars with colorful graphics and easy-to-read commands. The objective for this game is simple: Be the first to circle the bases and reach home plate. The price is set at $19.95.

More information is available at www.apbagames.com. "