NFL Showdown (2002)

About this game

This is similar to the MLB Showdown game - but it makes use of an electronic bar code reader that resolves play selection. The defense and offense swipe their cards through the reader and then the reader requests a specific player card be swiped through and this will generate a play result. The swiping tends to be flaky (like any other card reader) - you can purchase booster packs to have a better selection of players and plays.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 1.9/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.