NBA Showdown (2001)

About this game

A basketball trading card game. This game is notable for its fast play, accomplished by avoiding a shot by shot mechanism, instead having a quarter by quarter roll for each player. This gives the players points, assists, and rebounds. Additionally each player has a speed and power rating which factors into their matchups, and can get "hot" or "cold".

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.4/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.