How many players is MLB Showdown?

MLB Showdown plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 8 and up.

How long does MLB Showdown take to play?

A game of MLB Showdown takes 40 min, at medium-light complexity (1.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is MLB Showdown any good?

MLB Showdown rates 6.2/10 from 258 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / collectible components game built around dice rolling.

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MLB Showdown (2000)

2 players · 40 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.2 on BGG

Players: 2
Play time: 40 min
Age: 8+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 6.2/10

Best for 2 players aged 8+ who like card game games — medium-light complexity, plays in 40 min.

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About MLB Showdown

Wizards of the Coast combine collectible card game with baseball simulation. Starter set contains 30 players, two 20-card strategy decks and a 20-sided die, in addition to the playmat and rules.

Card Game Collectible Components Sports

Mechanics: Dice Rolling · Designer: Charlie Bambino, Jim Lin, Bill Rose

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MLB Showdown FAQ

How many players is MLB Showdown?: MLB Showdown plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 8 and up.
How long does MLB Showdown take to play?: A game of MLB Showdown takes 40 min, at medium-light complexity (1.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is MLB Showdown any good?: MLB Showdown rates 6.2/10 from 258 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / collectible components game built around dice rolling.