# Baseball Highlights: 2045 – Ballparks Expansion

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 7.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 3.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Mike Fitzgerald
- **Publishers**: Eagle-Gryphon Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Science Fiction, Sports
- **Mechanics**: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Hand Management, Take That

## Verdict
If you enjoy Baseball Highlights: 2045 and want to spice up your matches, the Ballparks Expansion is a solid choice. It introduces a new stadium mechanic that adds more strategy and variety to the game. Each stadium has a unique effect that can completely change the course of the match, especially when you have the home field advantage. The experience becomes more dynamic and unpredictable, perfect for those who have mastered the base game and want an extra challenge.Adds a new layer of strategyUnique stadium effectsRefreshes the base game experienceRequires the base gameMay increase playtimeRECOMMENDED

## Description
The Ballparks Expansion for Baseball Highlights: 2045 adds a new layer of strategy with the Home Ballpark mechanic. Each player is dealt two random ballpark cards and selects one as their home ballpark. The chosen ballpark's effect applies whenever the player has the home field advantage, influencing both players. This addition creates new dynamics and decisions, making each match even more unique and challenging. If you're already a fan of the base game, this expansion is a great way to refresh the experience.

## FAQ
### How many new cards does the expansion add?
The expansion adds 10 new ballpark cards.

### Do I need the base game to play?
Yes, the expansion requires the base game Baseball Highlights: 2045.

### Does the expansion increase playtime?
It may increase slightly due to new decisions and stadium effects.

### How many players can play with the expansion?
The expansion supports 1 to 4 players, just like the base game.

### Is the expansion compatible with other expansions?
Yes, it can be combined with other expansions of the game.

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