Baseball Highlights 2045: Bases Loaded Edition

Description

The Bases Loaded Edition contains all previously released gameplay content as well as the All-Star Expansion.

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!

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Description

Step up to the future of baseball where every swing changes the game!

The NEW Baseball Highlights 2045: Bases Loaded Edition is an expansive card game offered by Eagle-Gryphon Games where you: Dive into a unique setting that blends traditional baseball with innovative mechanics in a tabletop card game Challenge yourself as you build your team and make strategic decisions that can lead to victory or defeat Bring friends and family together for game nights with a game which is accessible for players and fans of all ages

Baseball Highlights: 2045 – Bases Loaded Edition contains all previously released expansions and promo cards in addition to an all-new All-Star expansion and an additional 12 new promo cards. All of this comes in a new base game box with an insert to hold all of the game contents including 25 card dividers labeled for each expansion and each of the 12 unique Starter Teams. That’s correct! The Bases Loaded Edition includes 12 (instead of 4) Starter Teams one of each unique version.

Playing Baseball Highlights: 2045 is like watching TV sports show highlights of early 21st-century baseball games. The engrossing thematic game play is crisp and fast–a full mini-game typically lasts just 10-12 minutes. You are not bogged down with outs or innings 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. This 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! Get ready to elevate your game nights with Baseball Highlights 2045: Bases Loaded from Eagle-Gryphon! This thrilling tabletop game brings the excitement of baseball into a futuristic setting, where the players are robots, cyborgs and naturals as well. Strategy and skill collide as you build your team and manage your players, while experiencing the joy of competitive play and immersing yourself in a fast-paced world of baseball highlights.

Components:

CARDS
1 – 60 Card Free Agent Deck
12 – 15 Card Starting Decks, with unique Veteran Cards (V1 to V12) (180 Cards)
10 – Previously Released Expansions (130 Cards)
6 – Previously Released Promo Cards

1 – NEW All-Stars Expansion (15 Cards)
12 – NEW Promo Cards
25 – NEW Card Dividers

60 – Wooden Pawns, 20 each in White, Blue, & Red
4 – Runs Scored Markers
4 – Games Won Markers
4 – Pennant Markers
4 – Player Stadium Mats
1 – Rules, Reference, & Guided Play