Football Highlights 2052 cover
2019BGG rank #5,924

Football Highlights 2052

by Mike Fitzgerald · Eagle-Gryphon Games

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Players1–4
Time45–60m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age9+

About the game

What is Football Highlights 2052?

Welcome to Football Highlights 2052! Football Highlights 2052 is like watching TV highlights of early 21st-century football games, with the game play being full of theme but with no time-outs or commercial breaks and all without bogging down in a play-by-play football simulation. In this quick and interactive game, two players manage their teams, combining both strategy (building your team) and tactics (playing the game) without any downtime. During each half, players alternate playing ten cards to simulate a full game's highlights. Each card represents both an offensive and a defensive play, both of which will be used to resolve your opponent's and your own offensive plays. Do you try to thwart your opponent's threatened offense, or put up a strong offense of your own? The player who makes the best use of their plays will score the most points through touchdowns, field goals, and even safeties to win the game!

How it plays

Mechanics

Deck, Bag, and Pool BuildingHand ManagementOpen DraftingSolo / Solitaire Game

On the shelf

Categories

Card GameScience FictionSports

Questions players ask

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  • How do setup and the first turn work in Football Highlights 2052?
  • When does scoring happen and what ends the game?
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