Welcome to Peanuts & Crackerjacks, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston's interactive baseball game that tests your knowledge of economics and pro sports trivia. Not a sports fan? No problem! Sports are the hook, but Peanuts & Crackerjacks is really about using economics to gain a better understanding of everyday life.

It's free, fun, and easy to use — even for rookies.

So step up to the plate and give Peanuts & Crackerjacks a try! Whether you're a student or a crusty veteran of many seasons in the adult world, you won't be disappointed!

The Sports Page provides nine solid innings of economics content, everything from supply and demand to salary caps. Hint: Reading The Sports Page before you start each inning will give you a better chance of getting the right answers.

The Teachers Guide contains more than 50 activities and discussion exercises geared to a variety of learning styles.

How to Play

1. The game has 9 innings. You'll be asked up to 9 randomly selected questions per inning. The questions have 4 levels of difficulty — single, double, triple, and home run.

2. Players move around the bases, and eventually score, depending on whether your answer is right or wrong. It's a hit if your answer is correct; an out if your answer is wrong. You'll score a run whenever a player makes it home.

3. After 3 outs or 9 questions the inning is over and you automatically advance to the next inning.

4. Make sure you have the proper equipment to play.