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Baseball Highlights: 2045
1 - 4 players
average 45 minutes
Easy
Published in
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Card Game Science Fiction Sports
Hand Management Take That Deck / Pool Building

American baseball was on its last legs as a spectator sport. Football had become the predominant national pastime — that is until the year 2032, the year baseball decided to revolutionize the game and regain the throne! Starting in 2032, baseball games were shortened to six innings. Pitchers were encouraged to have bionic arm implants to improve their pitching. These cyborgs, or 'Borgs as they're affectionately known, were immediately popular and soon ruled the league. In 2041, robotic players were introduced to get more offense back into the game. These robots were similar to designated hitters in that they were used only to bat and did not field. However, recent reports indicate fielding 'Bots are on the way. Now in 2045, human players are still in the game and known as Naturals. They are the best fielders by far but are sorely challenged when it comes to hitting and pitching. Some Naturals have learned to hit by swinging before the pitcher starts his windup, which gives them a chance to hit the ball. Although it's hard for a Natural to get into the league, those who do are popular. Many Naturals have named themselves after the great players of pre-2032 baseball by taking a first and last name borrowed from different star players of the past. The fans love them, and their presence on the team ensures good revenue! The stage is now set! The fans are energized and root fanatically for their new favorites, be they 'Bots, 'Borgs or Naturals! Baseball Highlights: 2045 is like watching TV highlights of early 21st-century baseball games, with the gameplay being full of theme with no outs or innings and without bogging down in a play-by-play baseball simulation. In this quick and interactive game, two players build their teams as they play, combining both strategy (building your team) and tactics (playing the game) without any of the downtime. During each "mini-game", each player alternates playing six cards to simulate a full game's highlights. The mini-game includes defensive and offensive actions, and your single card play may include elements of defensive and/or offensive plays. Do you try to thwart your opponent's pending hits, put up strong offensive action of your own, or use your better players to do both? Players buy new free agents after each mini-game to improve their roster, and the team who wins the most mini-games in the series is the champ! The contents of Baseball Highlights: 2045 box is: 1 rulebook 4 stadium mats 4 reference sheets 120 cards: 60 starter cards 60 free agent cards 60 wooden pawns: 20 red 20 white 20 blue 12 cardboard markers: 4 triangular markers (visitor/home) 8 circular markers

Overall Statistics for Fred A. Gaming Group

Total Games Played: 1
Average Players Per Game 4

Win/Loss Statistics for Fred A. Gaming Group

Badges Name   NemePoints   Total Games   Avg. NemePoints   Wins / Losses % Won  
Luc Lessard 19  1 19.00 
1
0
100 %
Daniel Verret 1 8.00 
0
1
0 %
farchamb 1 8.00 
0
1
0 %
Vincent Lanctôt 1 8.00 
0
1
0 %

    Last 1 Played Games for Fred A. Gaming Group

    Date Played Result
    10/15/2015
    19 
    2nd farchamb