Friday Night Fights 2nd Edition (7086717)

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WRITTEN BY ED TEIXEIRA
COVER BY PAUL KIME
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FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
NEEDED TO PLAY
THE DICE
Passing Dice
Counting Successes
Reading and Adding the Dice
Chance
How Many d6
1
2
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FIGHTERS
Stop Box
YOUR ROLE
FIGHTER BASICS
DEFINING FIGHTERS
Stars and Grunts

Stars
Grunts
Star Advantages
Star Power
Looking for Successes
Passing Dice
Bonus Dice
Name
Signatures
Signatures Tables
Signature Points
Styles
Swarmers
Sluggers
Boxers
Boxer-Puncher
Stop Box
Stats
Starting Stats
During Your Career
Fluctuating Stats Going Up
Increase Stat Table
Fluctuating Stats Going Down
Decrease Stats Table
Boxing Dice
Recovering Boxing Dice
Bonus Dice
How Many Bonus Dice
Revealing Bonus Dice
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Pulling Out All the Stops

Dig Deep
Skill Level
Stop Box
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THE RING
Initial Placement
Moving in the Ring
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THE FIGHT TABLES
Stalking Table
Boxing Table
Taking Control Table
KO Table
Recovery Table
Explaining the Fight Tables
Corner
Covering Up
Head Hunting
Injury
Injury Table
Body Injury
Head Injury
Cut
Swollen
Ropes
Zero Boxing Dice
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HOW THE GAME PLAYS
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Round Sequence
Stop Box
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WHO DO I FIGHT?
13
Next Fight Table

Rematches
Gaining Fame
Losing Fame
Grunt Fighters
Grunt Fighters Table
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THE SCORE CARD
15
Splitting the Score Card

Fighter Information Area
Score Card
Tracking the Fight
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SCORING THE FIGHT
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Rounds
How Do I Win?
Ten-Point Must System
How Do I Win the Round?
Judges Decision
Judges Scoring Table
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FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS

Explaining the Judges Scoring Table
Scoring the Decision
Thats All Folks!
Stop Box
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OPTIONAL RULES
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Training
Training Table
Back Alley Brawling
Hogan Bets
Side Bets
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STRATEGY
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Thats Why Its Called Boxing

Bonus Dice
Covering Up
Your Own Strategy
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THE LAST WORD
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FIGHT TABLES
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Stalking Table
Boxing Table
Taking Control Table
Injury Table
KO Table
Recovery Table
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SCORE CARD & FIGHT TRACKER
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SCORE CARDS
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FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS 2ND EDITION

WORD OF ADVICE
INTRODUCTION
Be sure to read the rules one section at a time and follow

the stop box at the end. If you have a question about the
rules, just keep reading as the answer will be coming
along shortly.
Pugilism, Prize Fighting or the Sweet Science. Call it

what you like, we call it Boxing. Theres something pure
about it, standing toe to toe and punching your opponent
above the waist and to the front. Some call it the Dead
Science with the deserved popularity of Mixed Martial
Arts, but boxing can still be entertaining. With that in
mind, welcome to
But if you cant find the answer just check out the Two
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within 24 hours.
FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS
Now let's get started.
A twenty-foot square ring doesnt give you much room to

move and definitely nowhere to hide. You can move
around your opponent flicking jabs and dancing away.
rope a dope and pick your spots firing punches and
scoring points. All that skillful stuff, putting on a boxing
clinic and looking pretty while youre doing it. Then ...
BOOM! Your opponent throws a hook from downtown
and out go the lights!
NEEDED TO PLAY
You will need a few things to play Friday Night Fights
(FNF for short). They are:
Friday Night Fights puts you in the ring with non-stop

fast action unlike any other boxing game youve ever
played. With Friday Night Fights you start from scratch
and build your Fighter the way you want. Make him a
boxer, with quickness and speed, or a slugger, with a
devastating knock-out punch, its up to you
Once youve created your Fighter its time to start his

climb up the ladder to success. You start out on the
bottom fighting journeymen Fighters with bad records
and limited abilities. Slowly you climb, honing your skills
as you struggle to the top of the heap.
THE DICE
In Friday Night Fights you can play solo, against a host of

pre-generated Fighters, create your own opponents or
head-to-head against your friends. Friday Night Fights is
great for pickup games or a career, where you track the
fights of your Fighter as he goes up in rank.
During the game you will be required to roll dice in a

variety of ways. They are:
As you learn the game youll see each opponent is

different and requires a different strategy. Do you go all
out from round one or pace yourself for a long fight?
And with the Non-Player Fighter mechanics youll never
know what hell do next.
Passing Dice.
Counting Successes.
Reading and Adding the Dice.
Chance.
PASSING DICE
This way to use the dice is to roll a number of d6 and
compare each die score individually to the Target
Number. The Target Number can be Stamina (page 6) or
something entirely different.
Do you have the heart of a Champion?
FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS

FIGHT TO WIN!
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Six-sided dice, also known as d6. It is best to

have at least six of these per person and the more
you have, the quicker games will play.
The Fighter counters that weve included.
The Ring, also included in the rules.
A copy of the Score Card found in the rules.
Pencil or pen to track the fight.
If the score is equal or less than the Target

Number the d6 has been passed.
If the score is higher than the Target Number
then the d6 has not been passed.
You can pass 2, 1, or 0d6 when the dice are
rolled in this manner.

Example Tony Gomes must roll 2d6 on the Recovery
Table versus his Stamina Stat of 4. Tony rolls a 3 and 5.
As the 3 is equal or less than the Target Number of 4,
Tony has passed 1d6.
FIGHTERS
When playing Friday Night Fights we need to keep track
of the position of each Fighter in the ring. You can do this
with miniatures, paper counters, or even coins. Weve
included some simple counters for your use.
COUNTING SUCCESSES
Another way to use the dice is by rolling them and
counting successes.
STOP!
A score of 1, 2, or 3 is a success.
A score of 4, 5, or 6 is not.
Friday Night Fights is played with d6. They are used in

the following ways:
Example Both Fighters roll d6 equal to their Aggression

and Boxing Stats when on the Stalking Table. Tony rolls
8d6 and scores a 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 2, 5, and 6 for 6 successes.
His opponent rolls 5d6 and scores a 1, 2, 1, 4, and 5 for 3

successes.
READING AND ADDING THE DICE
And sometimes you simply read the result as rolled.

When rolling 2d6 you add the scores together to get a
total.
Passing Dice. Rolling a number equal or lower than

the Target Number. What is a Target Number?
Counting Successes. Rolling the dice looking for a
success, score of 1, 2 or 3.
Reading and Adding the Dice. Rolling the dice and
adding the results together.
Chance. If the number in parenthesis is rolled the
event has occurred.
The game is played with Fighters and weve included

paper counters. These are used to track the location of
each Fighter during the fight.
Example On the Judges Scoring Table (page 16) I roll a

3 and a 6 for a total of 9.
CHANCE
YOUR ROLE
When there is a chance of something occurring it means if

the number in parenthesis is rolled the event has occurred.
You are a boxer trying to work your way up from

obscurity to the number one ranking.
Example - There is a chance (1 - 3) that the Fighter has

the Boxer Style. I roll 1d6 and score a 3. The Fighter has
the Boxer Style.
FIGHTER BASICS
HOW MANY D6
How many d6 do you roll? This is found by looking in the
upper left corner of each table. There will be a number
that tells you how many d6 should be rolled. This will
usually be 2 or 1. Roll that many d6.
Friday Night Fights revolves around two Fighters boxing

in a ring for a number of rounds, consisting of two parts,
early in the round and late in the round.
Players can build their Fighters (Stars) or use one of the
30+ pre-generated Fighters (Grunts) controlled by the
game mechanics.
Sometimes there will be a word, like Box. In these cases

roll 1d6 for each point of whatever word. If an X
appears that mean no d6 are rolled.
Whether a Star or Grunt all Fighters are defined in the

following ways to make them unique.
Example Tony Gomes is on the Boxing Table. In the
upper left corner is BOX (Boxing Stat) + QWIK
(Quickness Stat). Tony has a current Boxing Stat of 4 and
a Quickness of 3. Tony will roll 7d6.

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DEFINING FIGHTERS
Fighters are defined in the following ways:
PASSING DICE
The other way to use the Star Power d6 is rolling it to
pass versus a Stat as when rolling on the KO Table (page
22). Heres how we do it:
Is it a Star or a Grunt?
What is its Name?
What Signatures does it have?
What is its Boxing Stat?
What is its Aggression Stat?
What is its Quickness Stat?
What is its Power Stat?
What is its Stamina Stat?
How many Boxing Dice does it have?
How many Bonus Dice does it have?
What is its Skill Level?
A score equal or less than the Stat passes.

A score higher than the Stat does not pass.
A score of 6 does not pass and the Star
Power d6 is lost for the remainder of the
match.
BONUS DICE
STARS AND GRUNTS
The second advantage concerns Bonus Dice. Stars can

choose when and how many Bonus Dice (page 7) they
can use while Grunts rely on rolling d6.
Friday Night Fights is played with two types of Fighters,

Stars and Grunts.
NAME
STARS
The name of your Fighter can be anything you want. A

Fighters name is used to designate who it is.
These Fighters are you, the player. You make all the
decisions for your Fighter during the match.
SIGNATURES
GRUNTS
A Signature is a developed tendency or trait inherent in

the Fighter that cannot be taught. Different Signatures are
used on different Fight Tables. Fighters will have multiple
Signatures. Heres how we do it:
These are Fighters controlled by the game mechanics and

are referred to as Non-Player Fighters or NPFs. These are
pre-generated opponents (page 14).
STAR ADVANTAGES
Being a Star in Friday Night Fights has two advantages
over the Grunts. Lets go over each one in detail.
STAR POWER
The first advantage is Star Power. Star Power allows for

your Stars to perform a little bit better than their Grunt
counterparts. Heres how we do it:
You get one Star Power d6 per point of Stamina.

After every completed dice roll you have the
option of using your Star Power dice, as many as
you want to alter the result. You can even use
them one at a time to affect a roll, see the result,
then choose to use another.
LOOKING FOR SUCCESSES

One way to use the Star Power d6 is looking for successes
as when rolling on the Stalking Table. Heres how we do
it:
Roll 1, 2 or 3 and its a success.

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Roll a 4 or 5 and its a failure.

Roll a 6 and its a failure and you lose it for
the rest of the game.
Stars will get two Signatures.

They must roll for the first one.
They can choose the second.
Grunts will get two Signatures and must roll for
each.
Roll 1d6. This tells you which table to look on.
Next roll 1d6. This tells you which Signature on
that table you have gained.
In addition some Fighters may have a Boxing
Style (page 5) based on what is the first
Signature rolled
Brawler - If the first Signature rolled is
Brawler there is a chance (1 - 2) of having
the Slugger Style (page 5). The second
Signature is automatically Vicious.
Quick Reflexes If the first Signature rolled
is Quick Reflexes there is a chance (1 - 2) of
having the Boxer Style (page 5). The second
Signature is automatically Slippery.
If the Boxer Style does not occur there
is a chance (1 - 2) of having the
Swarmer Style (page 5). The second
Signature is automatically Steady.
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TABLE 2 OR 3
# SP
If the Boxer or Swarmer Style does not

occur there is a chance (1 - 2) of having
the Boxer-Puncher Style (page 5). The
second Signature is automatically Rage.
Rage - If the first Signature rolled is Rage
there is a chance (1 - 2) of having the BoxerPuncher Style (page 5). The second
Signature is automatically Quick Reflexes.
Slippery If the first Signature rolled is
Slippery there is a chance (1 3) of having
the Boxer Style (page 5). The second
Steady - If the first Signature rolled is
Steady there is a chance (1 - 2) of having the
Swarmer Style (page 5). The second
Vicious - If the first Signature rolled is
Vicious there is a chance (1 - 2) of having
the Slugger Style (page 5). The second
Signature is automatically Brawler.
(Read the result as rolled)
1
2
6
6
3
4
6
6
Vicious: Counts a +2d6 on the Taking Control

Table but only when in control.
Hard As Nails: Does not lose Stamina when
roll 2d6 on the Recovery Table.
Lucky: Once during the fight may re-roll on
the KO or Recovery Table.
Quick Reflexes: Counts a +1d6 on the Boxing
Table.
Rage: Counts a +1d6 on the Stalking and
Taking Control Table.
Resilient: Counts a +1d6 on the Recovery
Table counting the best two results.
TABLE 4 OR 5
# SP
SIGNATURES
TABLE 1
# SP
SIGNATURES
Choose: Pick any Signature you want.
Scary: Counts a +1d6 on the Stalking, Boxing
and Taking Control Tables until the opponent
wins on the Taking Control Table for the first
time.
Fearless: Immune to Scary.
Strong Willed: Starts with 3 extra Bonus
Dice.
Resolute: Never count less than 1 success on
the Boxing and Taking Control Tables.
Charismatic: Starts each round with 2 points.
1
2
2
2
3
4
2
0
-2
-2
-2
-3
-3
4
5
-3
-4
-6
SIGNATURES
Agile: Counts a +1d6 on the Stalking Table.

Slippery: Counts 1d6 when on the Taking
Control Table but only when not in control.
Steady: Counts a +1d6 on the Stalking Table.
Brawler: Counts a +1d6 on the Taking
Control Table but opponent counts a +1d6 on
the Boxing Table.
Glass Jaw: Opponent counts +1d6 on the KO
Table.
Shortsighted: Opponent counts +1d6 on the
Stalking Table.
TABLE 6
# SP
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SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES
Slow: Opponent counts +1d6 on the Stalking
Table.
Bleeder: Suffers a TKO result when pass 1d6
on the Recovery Table.
Unlucky: If ahead in the fight (winning on
rounds) will allow opponent to roll 3d6, on the
KO Table, counting the best two results.
Weak Willed: Starts with 3 less Bonus Dice.
Slow to React: Opponent counts +1d6 on the
Boxing and Taking Control Tables.
Timid: Opponent counts +1d6 on the Stalking,
Boxing and Taking Control Tables.
SIGNATURE POINTS
Each Signature is assigned a value called Signature
Points. These come into play when calculating the Skill
Level of the Fighter.

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BOXER-PUNCHER
BOXING STYLES
The Boxer-Puncher is a hybrid combining the technical

skill of the Boxer with the punching power of a slugger.
Well, almost and that is one reason why a Boxer-Puncher
will stand toe to toe with a power puncher and often
comes out on the short end.
Sometimes a Fighter will exhibit one of the four classic

Boxing Styles. Weve defined them and assigned
Signature Packages to reflect each style.
As a Star you can choose a Boxing Style while a Grunt
may adopt the style based on the first Signature it rolled.
SP
The four classic Boxing Styles are:
SWARMER
Aggressive and relentless these unorthodox Fighters are

the pure technical boxer's nightmare. Taking a good
punch as well as giving one the Swarmer comes in close
and fires punches in volleys. Once inside they foul up
their opponents ability to counterpunch and create
distance between the Fighters. The constant pressure
forces the opponent back and the Swarmer follows up.
Fleet of foot and quick they wear down their opponents.
SP
3
2
5
Example I roll for the Signature of a Grunt Fighter. He

scores a 4 then a 2 so has the Slippery Signature. He now
has a chance (1-3) of having the Boxer Style. I roll 1d6
and score a 2. His next Signature is automatically Quick
Reflexes listed under the Boxer Style. If I had rolled a 4, 5
or 6 he would have rolled his second Signature in the
normal way.

Table.
Steady: Counts a +1d6 on the Stalking Table.
STOP!
SLUGGER
Sluggers are usually big and slow and rely on that one
power punch to knock out their opponent. Sluggers can
take lots of punishment and although they throw fewer
punches the ones that land are devastating.
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All Fighters are Stars or Grunts. What is the difference?

How is Star Power used?
Professions give your Fighter its first Signature.
SIGNATURES
All Signatures have a cost (Signature Points) that is added

to the Fighters Base Skill Level.
Brawler: Counts a +1d6 on the Taking Control

Table but opponent counts a +1d6 on the Boxing
Table.
Vicious: Counts a +2d6 on the Taking Control
Table but only if in control.
Some Signatures give your opponent a +1d6 advantage.
BOXER
Masters of defense and offense the Boxer flits in and flits
out punching from afar. Quick and mobile the Boxer does
well overall.
SP
SIGNATURES

Table.
Slippery: Counts 1d6 when on the Taking Control
Table but only when not in control.
2
5

5

Table.
Rage: Counts a +1d6 on the Stalking and Taking
Control Table.
SIGNATURES
SP
SIGNATURES

FLUCTUATING STATS - GOING UP
STATS
Stats can go up and down during a Fighters career.

Heres how we do it:
Stats further define the Fighter. Stats reflect the Fighters

mental and physical abilities. Each is assigned a number
with the higher the number the better the ability.
There are five Stats for each Fighter. Here they are:
Boxing (BOX) How skilled the boxer is in

throwing punches and protecting himself.
Fighter start each fight with Boxing Dice (page
7) equal to their Boxing Stat. The Boxing Stat is
used on the Stalking, Boxing and Taking Control
Tables. During the course of a fight Boxing Dice
are removed from the Boxing Stat. These can be
recovered during the fight.
Aggression (AGG) - How aggressive the Fighter
is in the ring. The Aggression Stat is used on the
Stalking and Taking Control Table.
Quickness (QWIK) How quickly the Fighter
moves about the ring. The Quickness Stat is used
on the Boxing Table.
Power (POW) How hard the Fighter can punch.
The Power Stat is used on the KO (Knockout)
Table.
Stamina (STAM) How much damage the
Fighter can take before quitting the fight. The
Stamina Stat is used on the Recovery Table.
INCREASE STAT TABLE

CIRCUMSTANCE
MODIFIER
Won last fight on a Unanimous Decision or

by Knock Out.
+1d6
SCORE
Higher than
Stat or a 6
Equal or
less than
Stat
Start with 15 points to spread over the 5 Stats.

No Stat can be greater than 5.
No Stat can be lower than 1.
Females cannot start with Power over 3.
Females cannot start with Quickness under 3.
DURING YOUR CAREER
DECREASE STAT TABLE
There are two rules that concern Stats during your career.
They are:
30 is the maximum combined total of Stats that a

Fighter can have.
5 is the maximum the Stamina Stat can ever be.
7 is the maximum the other Stats can be.
CIRCUMSTANCE
MODIFIER
Lost last fight on a Unanimous Decision or

by Knock Out.
+1d6
SCORE
1
2 to 6

6
Stat is not increased.
Roll 1d6 for each Stat.

The high score is the Stat at risk. Re-roll any ties.
Roll 1d6 and consult the Decrease Stat Table.
Count any applicable Circumstance.
If the Stat goes down do not worry as you can
always increase it with hard work.
I can have female Fighters? If you want to have female

Fighters go right ahead.
Increase the current Stat by one level.
After every loss there is a chance that one Stat may drop
down one level. This can be a reflection of injury, poor
training, or even a temporary lack of desire. Heres how
we do it:
Players build their Fighters using Stats. Heres how we do

it:
RESULT
FLUCTUATING STATS - GOING DOWN
STARTING STATS
At the end of your third and all subsequent wins

you have a chance to improve one Stat.
Declare which Stat you wish to improve.
Roll 1d6 and consult the Increase Stat Table.
Count any applicable Circumstance.
RESULT
The Stat is reduced by one point if one or
more 1 has been rolled..
Stat is not increased.

BOXING DICE
Boxing Dice is the number of d6 that a Fighter starts with

when on the Stalking, Boxing, and Taking Control
Tables. Heres how we do it:
Fighters start with Boxing Dice equal to their

Boxing Stat.
They may lose Boxing Dice based on a result on
a Fight Table.
Lost Boxing Dice can be recovered when
returning on the Stalking Table (page 20).
Example Oscar Braun uses the 2 Bonus Dice on the

Taking Control Table. He rolls them looking for
successes, a score of 1, 2 or 3. Later he rolls 3 Bonus
Dice on the KO Table. He rolls them versus the Target
Number of 2, his Power Stat. After each use he discards
the Bonus Dice.
RECOVERING BOXING DICE
HOW MANY BONUS DICE
When returning to the Stalking Table the Fighter can

recover lost Boxing Dice. Heres how we do it:
Each Fighter receives Bonus Dice equal to his Aggression

Stat plus twice his Stamina Stat.
If starting the late part of the round roll 1d6, for

each missing Boxing Dice, versus the current
Stamina Stat of the Fighter.
If the d6 is passed the Boxing Die is
recovered.
If the d6 is not passed, the Boxing Die is not
recovered.
At the end of the round (returning to the
Stalking Table for the second time) roll 2d6, for
each missing Boxing Dice, versus the current
Stamina Stat of the Fighter.
If at least 1d6 is passed the Boxing Die is
recovered.
Otherwise it is not.
Example Tony Gomes has an Aggression Stat of 5 and a

Stamina Stat of 5. He starts each fight with 15 Bonus
Dice.
REVEALING BONUS DICE

The number of Bonus Dice a Fighter will use at any given
time can be strategic and critical. But when are they
revealed? Heres how we do it:
BONUS DICE
Bonus Dice are additional d6 that each Fighter receives
prior to the start of each fight. Heres how we do it:
Stars can choose to use them anytime during the

fight.
Grunts must roll all their current Bonus Dice
before they roll on a table. Each table tells you
the score needed to be rolled by the Bonus d6 to
see if it is used that turn.
When playing solo against the game the player

decides how many d6 he will use. The Grunt
then rolls to see how many it will use.
When playing head to head one player places a
d6 on the table in front of him with the number
of Bonus Dice he will use, face up so it can be
read. Be sure to cover it from the other player.
The other player then says how many Bonus
Dice he will use and the hidden d6 is revealed.
PULLING OUT ALL THE STOPS

When a Grunt reaches the Boxing Table for the first time
in the last round he will pull out all the stops. Heres how
we do it:
Example Oscar Braun has 5 Bonus Dice. The fight has

moved to the Taking Control Table. Oscar Braun is a
Grunt so must roll all of them to see if he will use any of
them. On the Taking Control Table the Target Number for
using Bonus Dice is 1 or 2. He rolls all five and
scores a 1, 2, 4, 4, and 5. Oscar Braun will use 2 Bonus
Dice this turn. He adds the 2d6 Bonus Dice to the 7d6 he
would roll from his Boxing and Aggression Stats for a
total of 9d6.
The Grunt reaches the Boxing Table for the first

time in the last round.
Substitute his Aggression Stat for the normal
Target Number for using Bonus Dice.
Example It is the last round and the Fighters have

reached the Boxing Table for the first time. Instead of the
normal Target Number of 1 for using Bonus Dice,
Oscar Braun will use 3, his Aggression Stat. He will
use this new Target Number for the remainder of the
fight.

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Bonus Dice are rolled just like a Stat die on the

appropriate table. This means it could be used to
look for successes or against a Target Number.
Once it is used it is discarded and not recovered.

DIG DEEP
Example Oscar Braun has a Boxing of 3, Aggression of

3, Quickness of 2 and Power of 1. Added together this is a
total of 9. His Stamina is 5 so this gives him a Base Skill
Level of 45 (9 x 5).
If a Fighter has used all of its Bonus Dice it can choose to

Dig Deep. Heres how we do it:
It is the last round.

The player is on the Taking Control or Recovery
Table.
The player declares he wants to Dig Deep.
Reduce its Stamina by one level for the
remainder of the fight.
In return he receives 3 Bonus Dice that must be
used immediately.
The lost Stamina is recovered after the fight.
Digging Deep can only be used once per fight.
Oscar Braun has the Rage (3 SP) and Slow (-2 SP)
Signatures so add 1 to the Base Skill Level for a Skill
Level of 46.
STOP!
There are five Stats that make up your Fighter. Boxing,
Aggression and Quickness are used by rolling successes
(page 2).
Grunts can also Dig Deep. Heres how we do it:
Power and Stamina are used as Target Numbers (page 1).
It is the last round.

The Grunt is on the Taking Control or Recovery
Table.
The Grunt rolls 1d6 versus his Aggression Stat.
If he passes 1d6 he Digs Deep.
Reduce its Stamina by one level for the
remainder of the fight.
In return he receives 3 Bonus Dice that must be
used immediately.
The lost Stamina is recovered after the fight.
Digging Deep can only be used once per fight.
If you win a fight your Stats can improve but the Stamina
Stat cannot exceed 5.
If you lose your Stats can go down.
Boxing Dice are lost as the Fighters move from table to
table but can be recovered when returning to the Stalking
Table.
Each Fighter receives Bonus Dice equal to their
Aggression plus twice their Stamina.
Adding your 5 Stats and Signature Points gives your
Fighter its Skill Level. Skill Level is used to determine
your opponents.
Example Oscar Braun is out of Bonus Dice. He is on the

Taking Control Table and wants to Dig Deep. He rolls
1d6 and scores a 2 so does. Oscar Braun receives 3
Bonus Dice and rolls them normally. His Stamina is
reduced to 3 from 4. After the fight ends his Stamina is
returned to 4.
SKILL LEVEL
Now that you have built your Fighter we can determine its
Skill Level. Skill Level, along with Fame (page 13), is
used as part of a ranking system with a higher Skill Level
considered better than a lower Skill Level. Heres how we
do it:
Add the first four Stats together.

Multiply this total by the Stamina of the Fighter.
This is the Base Skill Level of the Fighter.
Add any Signatures Points (SP) to this total.
The total is the Fighters Skill Level. This can go
up or down between fights.

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THE RING
THE FIGHT TABLES
Friday Night Fights uses a boxing ring to track the

position of each Fighter during the game. Where the
Fighter is in the ring is important at all times. Being
backed up against the ropes or trapped in a corner allows
the opponent to gain an advantage. Lets go into more
detail on the ring.
There are five Fight Tables used in Friday Night Fights.

Fighters are directed from table to table during the fight
using different Stats on each table. They are:
STALKING TABLE
The fight begins with both Fighters on the Stalking Table.
This represents the Fighters feeling each other out and
looking for openings in their opponents defense.
INITIAL PLACEMENT
At the start of every round and after the referee steps in
and breaks up the Fighters, place the Fighters facing each
other in the center of the ring. Place them almost in
contact.
The Boxing and Aggression Stats are used on the Stalking

Table.
From the Stalking Table the Fighters will go to the
Boxing Table or remain on the Stalking Table.
MOVING IN THE RING
Returning to the Stalking Table the first time ends the first
half of the round while returning for a second time ends
the round.
Fighters will always be in one of three locations in the

ring. As the Fighters positions change, due to a result on
a Fight Table, move the Fighters accordingly. The three
positions in the ring are:
BOXING TABLE
Center of the ring The Fighters are placed as

previously explained.
On the ropes - The Fighter that has been backed
onto the ropes is placed on the edge closest to
the player with its back touching the ropes. The
opposing Fighter is placed in front of the Fighter,
almost in contact. As long as the Fighter is
against the ropes his opponent counts a +1d6
when rolling on the Boxing and Taking Control
Tables.
In the corner - The Fighter that has been backed
into the corner is placed in one of the corners on
the edge closest to the player with its back
touching the corner post. The opposing Fighter is
placed in front of the Fighter, almost in contact.
As long as the Fighter is in the corner his
opponent counts a +2d6 when rolling on the
Taking Control Table.
The Boxing Table represents the Fighters actually

throwing punches trying to gain an advantage.
The Boxing and Quickness Stats are used on the Boxing
Table.
From the Boxing Table the Fighters will go to the Taking
Control Table, return to the Stalking Table, or stay on the
Boxing Table.
TAKING CONTROL TABLE

The Taking Control Table represents one Fighter having
taken control of the fight and can potentially cause injury
to its opponent.
The Boxing and Aggression Stats are used on the Taking
Control Table.
From the Taking Control Table the Fighters will go to the
KO Table, Boxing Table, return to the Stalking Table, or
stay on the Taking Control Table.
KO TABLE
The KO Table represents a Fighter landing solid,
damaging, punches to its opponent.
The Power Stat is used on the KO Table.
From the KO Table the Fighters will go to the Recovery
Table, return to the Taking Control Table, or go to the
Stalking Table.
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RECOVERY TABLE
The Recovery Table represents what happens when the

Fighter has been knocked to the canvas and how he
responds.
The Stamina Stat is used on the Recovery Table.

From the Recovery Table the Fighters will return to the
Stalking Table or the Fighter loses the fight, by KO
(actual knockout) or TKO (technical knockout where
Fighter has suffered enough damage that the referee
decides the fight must be stopped).
Example I am playing a solo fight and Tony Gomes is

rolling 8d6 on the Taking Control Table. His Grunt
opponent will be rolling 6d6. I choose to use 3d6 Bonus
Dice. This gives Tony 11d6. The Grunt rolls and will use
2d6 Bonus Dice for a total of 8d6. As Tony is rolling 3d6
more than the Grunt he automatically covers up.
EXPLAINING
THE FIGHT TABLES
The dice are rolled and Tony scores 1, 2, 3, 2, 2, 4, 4, 5,

6, 4, and a 5 for five successes. The Grunt scores 1, 2, 3,
3, 4, 4, 5, and 6 for six successes, more than Tony. But as
the Grunt was covering up, the result is changed to
scoring the same number of successes. The Fighters
clinch and the referee returns them to the Stalking Table.
There are some modifiers and entries on the Fight Tables

that need to be explained. These are in addition to
Signature modifiers. They are:
HEAD HUNTING
Corner.
Covering Up.
Head Hunting.
Injury.
Ropes.
Zero Boxing Dice.
When a Fighter takes control by going to the Taking

Control Table he can choose to Head Hunt, punch at the
opponents head. Heres how we do it:
Lets go over each in more detail.
CORNER
When a boxer is directed to the corner he is placed in the
corner and his opponent counts +2d6 on the next Fight
Table.
Example Tony Gomes scores 1 success more on the

Taking Control Table and forces his opponent into the
corner. The next time he rolls on the Taking Control
Table he counts +2d6
Covering up represents the Fighter going purely

defensive. This is usually when his opponent will be
rolling significantly more d6 on the upcoming Fight
Table. Heres how we do it:
Tony wins and the Fighters move to the KO Table. Tony

now counts +1d6 and rolls 3d6 instead of 2d6 counting
the best two results.
Before rolling on the Boxing or Taking Control

Tables the player declares he is covering up.
Grunts will cover up when their opponent will be
rolling three or more d6 than the Grunt. This is
determined after all Bonus Dice are allocated by
both Fighters.

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The Fighters are on the Taking Control Table.

The Fighter has won on the previous table and is
in control.
A player can declare he is Head Hunting.
A Grunt will roll 1d6 versus its Power. If passing
1d6 he will Head Hunt, if passing 0d6 he will
not.
The opponent being Head Hunted will count
+2d6 on the Taking Control Table.
The Fighter that successfully Head Hunted on
the Taking Control Table will count +1d6 on the
KO Table.
Example Tony Gomes is in control on the Taking

Control Table. He will be rolling 10d6. His opponent will
be rolling 4d6. Tony declares he is head hunting and his
opponent counts +2d6 so will roll 6d6.
COVERING UP
When covering up the Fighter is allowed to

count a result of 4 as a success.
When covering up the Fighter cannot score more
successes than its opponent regardless of the
actual number of successes you may roll. Any
result of scoring more successes is reduced to a
Same as opponent result.

INJURY
During the fight, on the Taking Control Table, its

possible that a Fighter can get injured. Heres how we do
it:
If the winning Fighter scored 2 successes or

more than the losing Fighter he may have injured
the loser.
Roll 1d6 for each additional success scored.
Count the number of successes, scores of 1, 2
and 3.
Consult the Injury Table and immediately apply
the results.
Fighters automatically recover from any injuries
before their next bout.
CUT
The Fighter has suffered a significant laceration to the
face.
INJURY
(Looking for successes)
CIRCUMSTANCE
5+
4
3
2
1
The Fighter has suffered significant damage to the area of

the head or face that inhibits its ability to see.
+1d6
INJURY
SUCCESSES
Head Injury
Body Injury
Cut
Swelling
No injury possible.
Boxing Dice immediately reduced by one for the

remainder of the match.
Swollen Eyes can occur multiple times during
the fight and penalties stack.
ROPES
When a boxer is directed to the ropes he is placed on the
ropes and his opponent counts +1d6 on the next Fight
Table.
Example Tony wins on the Taking Control Table and

scores 3 successes more than his opponent. He
immediately rolls the 3 additional successes and scores a
1, 2, and 5. He has two successes and his opponent has a
swollen eye.
Example Tony Gomes scores 2 successes more on the

Boxing Table and forces his opponent onto the ropes. The
next time he rolls on the Taking Control Table he counts
+1d6.
Lets go into detail of each injury.
ZERO BOXING DICE
BODY INJURY
During the fight Fighters may be directed to lose 1d6

Boxing Dice. Heres how we do it:
The Fighter has an injury to the body.
Stamina Stat immediately reduced by one level

for remainder of the match.
Power Stat immediately reduced by one level for
the remainder of the match.
Multiple body injuries can occur and penalties
stack.
HEAD INJURY
The Fighter has received an injury to the head.
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Boxing Dice immediately reduced by one level

for the remainder of the round.
Cuts can occur multiple times during the fight
and penalties stack. This means if you have
previously had a cut and receive a second one
later during the fight the Boxing Dice is
immediately reduced by two levels for the
remainder of the round.
SWELLING
MODIFIER
Each success more rolled than opponent
Stamina immediately reduced by one level for

the remainder of the match.
Boxing Dice reduced by one for the remainder of
the match.
Multiple head injuries can occur and penalties
stack.
The number of Boxing Dice a Fighter has at the

start of the fight is equal to its Boxing Stat.
The Fighter loses on a Fight Table and is
directed to -1d6 Boxing Dice.
When the Fighter reaches zero Boxing Dice his
opponent will count +1d6 when rolling on the
Boxing or Taking Control Fight Tables.
HOW THE GAME PLAYS
STOP!
In Friday Night Fights boxing matches will last three,

five, ten or twelve rounds, usually reserved for
championship bouts. Each round follows a strict
sequence.
The Fighters move about the Ring directed by the Fight

Tables. Fighters can be in the center of the Ring, on the
ropes, or in the corner. When the Fighter is back on the
ropes or in the corner, its opponent gains extra dice.
ROUND SEQUENCE
Fighting is done by rolling a Stat driven number of d6 and

comparing how successful each Fighter is.
Each fight will last a limited number of rounds. Each

round consists of two parts; early in the round and late in
the round. When both parts are completed the round ends.
Each round uses the following sequence:
Fighters can cover up, count a result of 4 as a success,

but cannot win on the table.
Head Hunting on the Taking Control Table gives your

opponent a +2d6 bonus but if you win you get a +1d6
bonus on the KO Table.
The round starts with the Fighters in the center

of the ring.
Fighters roll on the Stalking Table.
Bonus Dice are allowed.
If directed to stay on the Stalking Table the early
part of the round is complete.
If directed to move to the Boxing Table the
Fighters will do so.
The Fighters continue to move from Fight Table
to Fight Table, changing positions in the ring
when called upon, until they return to the
Stalking Table.
Returning to the Stalking Table for the first time
completes the early part of the round. Fighters
now roll 1d6 versus their Stamina to recover
Boxing Dice (page 7). They roll for each Boxing
Die they are missing.
There are two parts to each round, the early portion and
the later portion. Returning to the Stalking Table signifies
the end of a portion with the second time back signifying
the end of the round.
Example Oscar Braun has returned to the Stalking

Table for the first time. He is missing 2d6 Boxing Dice so
rolls 1d6 for each one versus his Stamina of 5. He scores
a 3 and 6 so recovers 1 Boxing Die.
Returning to the Stalking Table for the second

time ends the round. Fighters now roll 2d6
versus their Stamina to recover Boxing Dice
(page 7). They roll for each Boxing Die they are
missing.
Example Oscar Braun has returned to the Stalking

Table for the second time, ending the round. He is missing
2d6 Boxing Dice so rolls 2d6 for each one versus his
Stamina of 5. He scores a 3 and 6 so recovers 1 Boxing
Die. He then scores a 2 and 3 so recovers another Boxing
Die.
The sequence is followed until all rounds are

completed, one Fighter is Knocked Out or the
referee stops the fight.

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REMATCHES
FAME
Whenever you fight someone and beat him you do not

have to fight him again, but you can if you want to.
However, if you lose to a Fighter but the fight goes the
full distance you may fight him again. If you lost and he
won on a Knockout or TKO you cannot have a rematch.
Its all about the Fame baby. When you first start out you
have a Fame of zero. The better you do in the Ring the
higher your Fame grows. And Fame determines who you
fight. Heres how we do it:
GAINING FAME
Roll 1d6 and read the result as rolled.

Modify the score by any applicable
Circumstance.
Consult the Next Fight Table.
If more than one Fighter qualifies roll 1d6 for
each Fighter with the highest result being your
next fight.
On the pre-generated Grunt Fighters Table you will see

each Fighters Fame. Remember, you start with zero but
gaining Fame is easy. Heres how we do it:
NEXT FIGHT
CIRCUMSTANCE
MODIFIER
Won last fight on a Unanimous Decision or

by Knock Out.
+1
OPPONENT SKILL LEVEL
Fighter with equal Fame or if needed, the closest

Fighter with higher or lower Fame.
Fighter with equal Fame or if needed, the closest
Fighter with higher or lower Fame.
Fighter with one Fame point higher or if needed,
the next closest Fighter with the higher Fame.
Fighter with one Fame point higher or if needed,
the next closest Fighter with the higher Fame.
Fighter with two Fame points higher or if needed,
the next closest Fighter, at least two Fame points
higher.
Fighter with two Fame points higher or if needed,
the next closest Fighter, at least two Fame points
higher.
2
3
4
5
6
LOSING FAME
Just like you gain Fame you can also lose Fame. Heres
how we do it:
Lose to someone that has higher Fame than you

and you lose zero Fame. But it does make your
record look bad and worse than that you could
decrease your Stats.
Lose to someone that has Fame equal to you and
you lose 1 point of Fame.
Lose to someone with lower Fame and you lose
Fame equal to the difference between the two
Fighters rounded up, but never less than one.
GRUNT FIGHTERS
Example Edgar Garcia (Fame 7) needs a fight. He rolls

on the Next Fight Table and scores a 2. He will fight the
Fighter with equal Fame but as there isnt one he will
fight the Fighter with the closets Fame. As there are six
(four with more and two with less) he rolls randomly and
settles on Billy Stewart.
There are ten pre-generated Fighters ranked from one

through ten and twenty-three unranked (NR) Fighters.
You start at the bottom and fight your way to the top.
Next fight, Edgar, now Fame 8, rolls for an opponent. He

won the last fight by a KO so adds 1 to his roll. He scores
a 5, modified to 6. His next opponent will be two Fame
points higher. There are four possible opponents so
rolling randomly he settles for Chuck Batone as his
opponent.

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Beat someone with higher Fame and you gain

Fame equal to the difference between the two
Fighters rounded up, but never less than one.
This means your first win is guaranteed to earn
you at least 3 Fame points!
Beat someone that has Fame equal to you and
you gain 1 point of Fame.
Beat someone that has lower Fame than you and
you gain zero Fame. But it does pad your record
and can help you to increase your Stats.

GRUNT FIGHTERS
RANK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NAME
Tyrell Biggs
Jake Yates
Thomas Allen
Mike Johnson
Harry Heard
Floyd Mayflower
Joe Jellico
Armed Hassan
Tony Gerardo
Tony Gomes
Phillip Canyon
Eduardo Diaz
Enrique Paz
Leon Chadwick
Ivan Veronkova
Buster Ford
Rock Hartmann
Tyrone Wilcox
Cedric Burns
Mike Golovich
Oscar Braun
Chuck Batone
Ernesto Gonzales
Mikhail Petrov
Francesco Freitas
Reggie Teems
Tim Withers
Stuart Smith
Tony Stewart
Hector Soto
Edgar Garcia
Lamar Hart
Jack Willingham
BOX AGG QWIK POW STAM

6
5
7
5
5
6
7
6
5
7
6
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
3
3
5
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
6
6
4
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
6
6
2
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
3
4
3
2
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
5
2
4
1
4
4
3
3
2
5
5
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
3
2
5
2
5
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
2
3
1
2
1
2
5
3
4
2
3
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
5
3
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
SIGNATURE
STYLE
Scary, Resolute
Strong Willed, Steady
Resolute, Vicious
Rage, Quick Reflexes
Slippery, Quick Reflexes
Quick Reflexes, Steady
Fearless, Resolute
Vicious, Brawler
Resolute, Slippery
Agile, Brawler
Charismatic, Slippery
Brawler, Vicious
Quick Reflexes, Slippery
Bleeder, Resolute
Resilient, Steady
Rage, Quick Reflexes
Steady, Quick Reflexes
Timid, Resolute
Glass Jaw, Resolute
Agile, Steady
Weak Willed, Brawler
Slow to React, Brawler
Slow, Slippery
Brawler, Steady
Glass Jaw, Brawler
Bleeder, Brawler
Slow to React, Brawler
Slow, Weak Willed
Steady, Quick Reflexes
Unlucky, Weak Willed
Shortsighted, Brawler
Varies
Varies
Varies
Bxr Punch
Boxer
Swarmer
Varies
Slugger
Varies
Varies
Varies
Slugger
Boxer
Varies
Varies
Bxr Punch
Swarmer
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Boxer
Boxer
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Swarmer
Varies
Varies

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SKILL LEVEL FAME

121
108
104
101
95
90
83
80
79
78
78
68
66
66
65
62
57
55
54
52
49
48
48
47
47
45
42
41
41
40
38
33
31
24
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
16
16
16
14
13
13
13
12
11
11
11
10
10
10
10
9
9
9
8
8
8
8
7
6
6

SCORE CARD
THE SCORE CARD
In this area, the actual Score Card is used to track the

results of the rounds. Heres how we do it:
After you have created your Fighters and are ready to fight
you will need to compare them head to head. The way to
do this is to fill out a Score Card (page 24). Take a look at
it as we go over how to fill it out.
SPLITTING THE SCORE CARD
The Score Card is split into three areas. Going from left to
right we have the information area for the 1st Fighter, the
actual Score Card where the result of the rounds are
scored, and the information area for the 2 nd Fighter.
TRACKING THE FIGHT

Some of you may want to track the fight in more details.
For those of you that do we have included an optional
Score Card (page 24). This includes a Fight Tracker under
a copy of the regular Score Card. If you want to use it,
heres how we do it:
Lets start with how to fill out the Fighter information

areas.
FIGHTER INFORMATION AREA
Heres how we do it:
FIGHTER Insert the name of the Fighter.

STALK Insert the Aggression Stat. This tells you
how many d6 to use on the Stalking Table in
addition to your current Boxing Dice.
BOX Insert the Quickness Stat. This tells you
how many d6 to use on the Boxing Table in
addition to your current Boxing Dice.
TC Insert the Aggression Stat. This tells you
how many d6 to use on the Taking Control Table
in addition to your current Boxing Dice.
KO Insert your Power Stat. This tells you the
Target Number to use on the KO Table. Adjust it
as needed during the fight.
REC - Insert your Stamina Stat. This tells you the
Target Number to use on the Recovery Table.
Adjust it as needed during the fight.
Note that some Signatures are conditional (such as

Slippery) so put a second entry in parenthesis signifying
that. Others may give the opponent an advantage. Note that
in the opposing Fighters information area.
Continuing on
BOXING DICE Insert the starting Boxing Dice
for the Fighter and adjust accordingly during the

fight.
BONUS Insert the starting Bonus Dice for the
Fighter and adjust accordingly during the fight.

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Insert the name of the 1st Fighter in the upper

Name box and the name of the 2nd Fighter in the
lower Name Box.
Insert how the round was scored for each Fighter
in the appropriate numbered box.
Use the Notes section as desired.
Going from left to right.

RD Insert the round number.
TABLE Insert the Fight Table being used.
FIGHTER Insert the name of the Fighter. Insert
the second in the colored rows and alternate them
each turn.
BONUS Insert the number of Bonus Dice the
Fighter will use this turn.
TOTAL Insert the total number of d6 to be rolled
this turn.
SUCCESSES Insert the number of successes
scored.
POINTS Insert the number of points scored from
rolling on the table. Only one Fighter will score
points.
ROPES Check this box if the Fighter is knocked
onto the ropes.
CORNER Insert this box if the Fighter is backed
into the corner.
BD +/- Note the number of Boxing Dice gained
or loss this turn.
Notes Use this as desired.

the Stalking, Boxing, Taking Control, and KO
Tables.
SCORING THE FIGHT
Example On the Boxing Table I score two more

successes than my opponent. This means I have scored 2
points. Be sure to track the points as they are scored.
Heres what you need to know about each fight.
ROUNDS
Each fight consists of a number of rounds. In reality each

round lasts three minutes. In the game this is broken down
into two parts, early in the round and late in the round.
Be sure to track the number of points each Fighter

scores during the round because if neither Fighter
is knocked down the judges will decide who wins
the round.
JUDGES DECISION
From the time you start the round by rolling on the

Stalking Table until you return to the Stalking Table for
the first time is considered to be early in the round.
If the round ends with no knockdowns, or the number of

knockdowns is even, the judges will score the round as
they desire. There are three judges and the table recreates
the uncertainty that can occur. Heres how we do it:
From the time you return to the Stalking Table for the first
time until you return to the Stalking Table for the second
time is considered to be late in the round.
When the Fighters are returned to the Stalking Table for

the second time the round has ended.
Your first five fights will be three rounds (called
Smokers). After that fights will be ten rounds with a
championship fight being twelve. Want something shorter?
Five rounds is a good compromise.
HOW DO I WIN?
Fights are scored on a Ten-Point Must System that is

supposed to determine the winner based on his ring
generalship, effectiveness, and aggression. The Fighter
with the higher number of points at the end of the fight is
the winner. How does it work?
TEN-POINT MUST SYSTEM
Determine how many points each Fighter scored.

Consult the Judges Scoring Table.
The Fighter with the higher point total is H. If
the points are even this is the 1st Fighter, the one
at the top of the Score Card.
The Fighter with the lower point total is L. If
the points are even this is the 2nd Fighter, the one
at the bottom of the Score Card.
Roll 2d6, add the scores together and go down the
left hand column to the total rolled.
Go across to the column that reflects the point
difference.
This tells you who won the round and how it was
scored.
JUDGES SCORING
The winner of the round receives ten points and the loser
receives nine points. Heres how we do it:
(2d6 added together)
If a Fighter wins the round he gets 10 points and

the loser gets 9 points.
If a Fighter is knocked down he loses a point and
the score would be 10 - 8.
If each Fighter is knocked down they cancel each
other out and the round is scored 10 - 9.
A judge could score the round even and the score
would be 10-10. See Judges Decision for more
information.
HOW DO I WIN THE ROUND?

Fighters win the round by impressing the judges. Heres
how we do it:
1-5
6 - 10
11 - 19
20+
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
HU
HU
HS
HS
E
E
E
LS
LS
LU
LU
HU
HU
HU
HS
HS
HS
E
E
E
LS
LS
HU
HU
HU
HU
HS
HS
HS
HS
E
E
LS
HU8
HU8
HU
HU
HU
HU
HU
HU
HU
HU
HU
HU8
HU8
HU8
HU
HU
HU
HU
HU
HU
HU
HU
EXPLAINING THE JUDGES SCORING TABLE
To determine how well a Fighter is doing during

the round add the points that he accumulates on
Heres how to score the round from the Judges Scoring

Table.

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E = Round is scored 10 10.

HS = Split Decision with the judges scoring the
OPTIONAL RULES
round differently. Round is scored 10 9 in favor

of the higher point scoring Fighter.
HU = Unanimous Decision with the judges
scoring the round the same. Round is scored 10
9 in favor of the higher point scoring Fighter.
HU8 = Unanimous Decision with the judges
8 in favor of the higher point scoring Fighter.
LS = Split Decision with the judges scoring the
round differently. Round is scored 10 9 in favor
of the lower point scoring Fighter.
LU = Unanimous Decision with the judges
9 in favor of the lower point scoring Fighter.
Use any or all of the following rules whenever you want a

change of pace.
TRAINING
There may be times when your next fight is against a very
tough opponent. When this occurs you can decide to put in
some extra time at the gym and train harder than normal.
But heres the rub. If you decide to train so does your
opponent. Heres how we do it:
SCORING THE ROUND

At the end of the match when a knockout has not been
scored, add up the points. If the winner won most of his
rounds by Unanimous Decision, the Fighter wins the fight
by Unanimous Decision.
Otherwise, the Fighter wins by a Split Decision or if even

on points and rounds, a Draw.
THATS ALL FOLKS!

You have learned all you need to know to play Friday
Night Fights as a stand-alone, one off boxing game. But
for those who want more we present the following rules.
TRAINING
1/1
STOP!
(Read the result as rolled.)
There are 33 pre-generated Fighters with Skill Levels

ranging from 31 to 121.
The Score Card is used to gather information on both
Fighters in one place and to track points earned during
each round.
# D6
PASSED
INJURY
2
1
Increase the Stat by one point.

Feel that twinge? You can choose not to reroll the test and the Stat remains the same.
Or you can choose to re-roll the test. If you
do:
Treat any result of pass 1d6 as if
passed 0d6.
The Fight Tracker is optional and useful to those wishing

to keep detailed records of a fight.
There are three, five, ten and twelve round fights with each
round divided into two parts.
Grunts will roll 1d6 versus their

Aggression.
If they pass 1d6 they will re-roll
the test.
If they pass 0d6 they will not.
The Ten-Point Must System is used to score the fight.

The Judges Scoring Table is used to score a round when a
knockdown has not occurred or if both Fighters have been
knocked down during the round.
The best way to win the fight is to knockout your

opponent. Letting the judges decide is to be avoided
especially in close fights!
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Pick one Stat that you want to increase. Grunts

will choose their Stat at random.
Next roll 1d6 versus the Stat. If you roll higher
than the Stat or a 6 you have passed 1d6. Note
that this is the opposite of what you would
normally do to pass the d6!
Next roll 1d6 versus the Stamina of the Fighter. If
you roll equal or less than the Stamina Stat you
have passed 1d6.
Determine the number of d6 you have passed.
Consult the Training Table and immediately carry
out the results.
Any increase or decrease in Stat level will only
apply for the upcoming fight.
You over trained! Lower the Stat by one

point for the upcoming fight.
Example Tony has a Power Stat of 4 and wants to

increase it by training.
He rolls 1d6 versus his Power Stat and scores a 5. As he
has scored higher than his current Power Stat he passes
1d6.
SIDE BETS
During each fight other players can make similar side bets
on the two Fighters that are fighting.
He next rolls 1d6 versus his Stamina of 3 and scores a 2.

As he has scored lower than his Stamina he has passed
1d6.
STRATEGY
Combined he has passed 2d6 and his Power Stat will go up

one level (5) temporarily for the next fight and return to
normal (4) afterwards.
A friend of mine introduced me to the term dice and mice.

Its any game where all you do is roll dice and move things
around. Not much thinking or strategy required, just throw
dice. That usually applies to racing games but some can
think it may apply here, that its a dice fest and all you do
is throw dice.
BACK ALLEY BRAWLING

In this version there is no set number of rounds and you
keep fighting until someone gets knocked out. This is a
great way to fight bare-knuckle bouts, fights between
merchant seamen on leave, or if playing Pulp games.
Dont let Friday Night Fights fool you.

Have that attitude and youll be losing a lot more than
winning. Sure, maybe when youre fighting the lower Skill
Level Fighters youll have some success but try it with a
good Fighter and youre toast. Friday Night Fights has
been play tested extensively. And from these play tests a
bit of strategy has come about. Now you dont have to take
our advice but dont say we didnt offer it.
HOGAN BETS
With this rule we introduce betting and managing Fighters.
Hogan Bets is great for playing Friday Night Fights with
multiple players. Heres how we do it.
Each player starts with $5,000.

Each player builds three Fighters.
The first Fighter built uses 17 Stat points.
The second Fighter built uses 15 Stat points.
The third Fighter built uses 13 Stat Points.
Signatures are rolled for normally.
Figure out each Fighters Skill Level.
After all Fighters are built each player rolls 1d6.
High score goes first.
The high scorer puts up one of his Fighters. He
is in effect nominating this Fighter to fight any of
the other players Fighters.
The high scorer then places a bet that his Fighter
will win.
Another player then puts up one of his Fighters.
He may or may not be as good as the first
Fighter.
The other player then places a bet that his Fighter
will win.
Both players then look at the bets placed and if
they both agree to the sums the fight happens.
If one side or the other doesnt agree to the other
players bet he does not have to fight.
In this case the opposing player can raise his bet
to entice the other player to fight.
If my Fighter wins I collect the money that the
other player bet on his Fighter.
THATS WHY ITS CALLED BOXING

Whats the most important Stat? Heres a hint. When you
first start out increase your Boxing Stat. Boxing Dice are
used on over half of the Fight Tables. Yes, its great to
have a high Power Stat but if you cant box, you may
never gain control of the fight. And you can only get a KO
chance on the Taking Control Table.
Aggression? Thats your second best bet although some
say its better than Boxing.
BONUS DICE
This is where you, the player, figures into the game.
Each boxer has a set number of Bonus Dice that can be
used during the fight. Deciding when to use or not to use
Bonus Dice is critical.
A smart player will try and read when his opponent will
use their Bonus Dice. When playing your friends think
how much their personality will influence their Bonus
Dice use. Are they risk-takers? They might just come out
swinging, trying to overpower you by using all their dice
early on. Or maybe theyre conservative by nature and
might try and conserve them for use later in the fight.

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If his Fighter wins he collects the money I placed

on my Fighter.

My advice, use them in twos and threes to make an impact
on the fight. One at a time isnt usually enough to turn a
fight your way. Too many at once and you may waste a
few of them. And dont forget your Star Power dice, they
can come in handy. They are the only way to influence a
result on the Fight Table after the dice have been rolled.
match, a la Sherlock Holmes, to gain some money or

provide an evenings entertainment. An extreme example
is the companion Alien Fight Night used with 5150 New
Beginnings.
But the main reason to play Friday Night Fights is its a
fun game that can be played with gamers and non-gamers
alike. So however you use it
COVERING UP
Just play the game!
There may be times during the fight where you find

yourself at a disadvantage when rolling dice. Maybe
youve lost a few Boxing Dice or youre in the corner but
in any case youre down dice. Remember that pride goes
before the fall.
Ed Teixeira 8/2013
Cover up! Yes, you can only score a result of score the
same number of successes as your opponent at best but it
may just be enough to get you to back to the Stalking
Table. And thats where you may recover all your Boxing
Dice.
There have been times when Ive been on the ropes losing
on the Taking Control Table and down a few dice only to
roll hot dice and score a KO. (Check it out on the Taking
Control Table loser passing 2d6 more). Oh yeah, that
great come from behind KO that won the fight for me.
How can I forget? Well, let me tell you
somethingfagetaboutit! It just doesnt happen that often
and in Friday Night Fights a loss or two can send you
spiraling down the ranks. Its a game of offense and
defense. Cover up!
YOUR OWN STRATEGY

As you play the game more youll develop your own
strategy or strategies as different situations arise during the
fight. Give it a try!
THE LAST WORD

Five years ago the original Friday Night Fights was well
received. But as the number of Two Hour Wargames titles
grew FNF received less and less publicity and fell to the
way side. Years later with the publishing of Larger Than
Life and most recently 5150 New Beginnings there became
a market for games within games. Friday Night Fights is
one such game. It can be used as a diversion for your
ongoing RPG characters, building the storyline while
playing a fun game. It can even be used to supplement
other non-THW games.
For example, you can take your Long Rifle character and
enter him in a bare-knuckles brawling tournament or your
Pulp/Victorian Sci-Fi detective in a fight club boxing
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STALKING
BOX + AGG
(Looking for Successes)

Grunts use Bonus Dice on 1.
SIGNATURE
SIGNATURE
MODIFIER
SLOW Opponent gains

STEADY
TIMID - Opponent gains
+1d6
+1d6
+1d6
+1d6
AGILE
RAGE
SCARY
SHORTSIGHTED
Opponent gains
# SUCCESSES
+1d6
+1d6
+1d6
RESULT
2+ more than
opponent.
Winner scores one point and gains an advantage on the Boxing Table.
Go to Boxing Table.
1 more than
opponent.
No points scored.
Go to the Boxing Table.
Same as opponent
MODIFIER
No points scored.
Immediately re-roll on Stalking Table.
Burn half of the round.
BOXING
BOX + QWIK

Grunts use Bonus Dice on 1.
SIGNATURE
MODIFIER
BRAWLER - Opponent gains

QUICK REFLEXES
RESOLUTE
+1d6
+1d6
Never count less than
1 success
+1d6
+1d6
SCARY
SLOW TO REACT
Opponent gains
+1d6
# SUCCESSES
MODIFIER
COVERING UP Cannot win on

this table but successes scored on
4 as well.
COVERING UP GRUNT If
rolling 2d6 less will Cover Up.
GAINED THE ADVANTAGE From
the Stalking Table.
ROPES Opponent on ropes.
ZERO BOXING DICE Opponent
gains bonus on next roll.
Special
Special
+1d6
+1d6
+1d6
RESULT
2+ more than
opponent.
Winner scores points equal to difference of successes.

Loser backed onto ropes and -1d6 Boxing Dice.
Go to Taking Control Table.
1 more than
opponent.
Winner scores one point.

Stay on Boxing Table.
Same as opponent
Fighters clinch and the referee steps in.

Go to Stalking Table.
Burn half of the round. If 1st half of round, roll 1d6 vs. Stamina to recover Boxing Dice.
If end of round roll 2d6 needing only to pass 1d6 to recover a Boxing Dice.
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CIRCUMSTANCE

BOX + AGG
TAKING CONTROL
Grunts use Bonus Dice on 1 or 2.

Fighters may Dig Deep
SIGNATURE
MODIFIER
BRAWLER
RAGE
RESOLUTE
SCARY
SLIPPERY Only when not
in control.
SLOW TO REACT
Opponent gains
VICIOUS If in control.
# SUCCESSES
2+ more than
opponent.
+1d6
+1d6
Never count less than
1 success
+1d6
+1d6
+1d6
+1d6
+2d6
CIRCUMSTANCE
MODIFIER
CORNER Opponent in corner.

COVERING UP Cannot win on
this table but successes scored on
4 as well.
COVER UP GRUNT If rolling
2d6 less will Cover Up.
IN CONTROL AND HEAD
HUNTING (1) Opponent gains.
ROPES Opponent on ropes.
ZERO BOXING DICE Opponent
gains bonus on next roll.
+2d6
Special
+2d6
+1d6
+1d6
(1) In control Grunt rolls versus Power. If pass 1d6 then

Head Hunt.
WINNER ON PREVIOUS TABLE

Thats Got to Hurt! Winner lands solid punch
and scores points equal to difference of
successes.
Roll #d6 on Injury Table equal to
difference of successes.
Loser -1d6 Boxing Dice.
Go to KO Table.
LOSER ON PREVIOUS TABLE

Winner scores points equal to difference of
successes.
If was in corner, spin loser around into

corner and stay on Taking Control
Table.
If was on ropes, lands solid punch. Go
to KO Table.
Otherwise go to Boxing Table.
1 more than
opponent.
Winner scores one point.

Loser already in corner stays in corner.
Loser already on ropes backed into corner.
Others backed onto ropes.
All losers -1d6 Boxing Dice.
Stay on Taking Control Table.
Fighters clinch and the referee steps in.

Burn half of the round. If 1st half of round,
roll vs. Stamina to recover Boxing Dice. If
end of round roll 2d6 needing only to pass
1d6 to recover a Boxing Dice.
Same as
opponent
Fighters clinch and the referee breaks it up.

Fighters clinch and the referee breaks it up.

Burn half of the round. If 1st half of
round, roll vs. Stamina to recover
Boxing Dice. If end of round roll 2d6
needing only to pass 1d6 to recover a
Boxing Dice.
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Special

INJURY
RECOVERY
(2d6 versus the Boxers Stamina Stat)
(Looking for successes)
CIRCUMSTANCE
MODIFIER
Fighters may Dig Deep
+1d6
Grunts use Bonus Dice on 1, 2 or 3.
Each success more rolled than opponent
INJURY
SUCCESSES
5+
4
3
2
Head Injury
Body Injury
Cut
Swelling
SIGNATURE
MODIFIER
RESILIENT
LUCKY - Once during the fight may reroll on the KO or Recovery Table.
+1d6
Special
# D6
PASSED
2
KO
(2d6 versus the Boxers Power Stat)

Grunts use Bonus Dice on 1, 2 or 3.
SIGNATURE
MODIFIER
GLASS JAW - Opponent gains

LUCKY - Once during the fight may reroll on the KO or Recovery Table.
UNLUCKY - If ahead in the fight
(winning on rounds) opponent gains.
+1d6
Special
CIRCUMSTANCE
+1d6
MODIFIER
HEAD HUNTED - On last table.
# D6
+1d6
RESULT
PASSED
2
Winner scores 10 points.

Loser knocked to the canvas.
Go to Recovery Table.
Winner scores 3 points.

If loser is currently behind in this round by
twenty or more points, loser must roll on
the Recovery Table.
Otherwise loser loses 1d6 Boxing Dice.
Return to Taking Control Table.
Hard as Nails recovers with no loss of

Stamina. Go to Stalking Table. Burn half of
the round. If 1st half of round, roll vs.
Stamina to recover Boxing Dice.
Others recover and Stamina reduced by one
level. Go to Stalking Table. Burn half of the
round. If 1st half of round, roll vs. Stamina
to recover Boxing Dice. If end of round roll
2d6 needing only to pass 1d6 to recover a
Boxing Dice.
TKO if loser is currently behind in this
round by twenty or more points.
Bleeder suffers a TKO result.
Otherwise loser -1d6 Boxing Dice and
Stamina reduced by one level. Go to
Stalking Table. Burn half of the round. If 1st
half of round, roll vs. Stamina to recover
Boxing Dice. If end of round roll 2d6
needing only to pass 1d6 to recover a
Boxing Dice.
All Knocked Out!
JUDGES SCORING
(2d6 added together)
Boxer holds on and referee breaks it up.

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RESULT
1-5
6 - 10
11 - 19
20+
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
HU
HU
HS
HS
E
E
E
LS
LS
LU
LU
HU
HU
HU
HS
HS
HS
E
E
E
LS
LS
HU
HU
HU
HU
HS
HS
HS
HS
E
E
LS
HU8
HU8
HU
HU
HU
HU
HU
HU
HU
HU
HU
HU8
HU8
HU8
HU
HU
HU
HU
HU
HU
HU
HU

FIGHTER ________
STALK BOX
BOXING
DICE
TC
SCORE CARD
KO
REC
BONUS
FIGHTER ________
NAME
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 STALK BOX
NAME
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
TC
BOXING
DICE
KO
REC
BONUS
NOTES
RD
TABLE
FIGHTER
BONUS
TOTAL
SUCCESSES
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POINTS
ROPES
CORNER
BD +/-
NOTES

FIGHTER ________
SCORE CARD
STALK BOX
TC
BOXING
DICE
KO
REC
BONUS
FIGHTER ________
NAME
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 STALK BOX
NAME
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
TC
BOXING
DICE
KO
REC
BONUS
NOTES
FIGHTER ________
STALK BOX
TC
BOX
DICE
KO
SCORE CARD
REC
BONUS
FIGHTER ________
NAME
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 STALK BOX
NAME
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
TC
BOX
DICE
KO
REC
BONUS
NOTES
FIGHTER ________
STALK BOX
BOXING
DICE
TC
KO
BONUS
SCORE CARD
REC
NAME
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 STALK BOX
NAME
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
NOTES
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FIGHTER ________
BOXING
DICE
TC
KO
BONUS
REC

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What is the game about?

How do you define fighters in the game?

How do you define fighters in the game?

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FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS

Stars and Grunts

2013 Ed Teixeira - Two Hour Wargames 8/30/2013

Pulling Out All the Stops

THE FIGHT TABLES

HOW THE GAME PLAYS

Next Fight Table

THE SCORE CARD

Splitting the Score Card

SCORING THE FIGHT

FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS

Thats Why Its Called Boxing

THE LAST WORD

SCORE CARD & FIGHT TRACKER

2013 Ed Teixeira - Two Hour Wargames 8/30/2013

FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS 2ND EDITION

Be sure to read the rules one section at a time and follow

Pugilism, Prize Fighting or the Sweet Science. Call it

With over 5800 members you can expect a response

FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS

Now let's get started.

A twenty-foot square ring doesnt give you much room to

Friday Night Fights puts you in the ring with non-stop

Once youve created your Fighter its time to start his

In Friday Night Fights you can play solo, against a host of

During the game you will be required to roll dice in a

As you learn the game youll see each opponent is

Do you have the heart of a Champion?

FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS

ED TEIXEIRA - TWO HOUR WARGAMES 8/30/2013

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Six-sided dice, also known as d6. It is best to

If the score is equal or less than the Target

FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS 2ND EDITION

Friday Night Fights is played with d6. They are used in

Example Both Fighters roll d6 equal to their Aggression

His opponent rolls 5d6 and scores a 1, 2, 1, 4, and 5 for 3

READING AND ADDING THE DICE

And sometimes you simply read the result as rolled.

Passing Dice. Rolling a number equal or lower than

The game is played with Fighters and weve included

Example On the Judges Scoring Table (page 16) I roll a

When there is a chance of something occurring it means if

You are a boxer trying to work your way up from

Example - There is a chance (1 - 3) that the Fighter has

Friday Night Fights revolves around two Fighters boxing

Sometimes there will be a word, like Box. In these cases

Whether a Star or Grunt all Fighters are defined in the

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