# Baseball Highlights: 2045 – Coaches Expansion

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2015
- **BGG Rating**: 7.3
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Mike Fitzgerald
- **Artists**: William Bricker
- **Publishers**: Eagle-Gryphon Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Science Fiction, Sports
- **Mechanics**: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Hand Management, Open Drafting, Take That

## Verdict
Fans of Baseball Highlights 2045's futuristic baseball will love this expansion! Coaches add timely tactical decisions, like a bench coach shouting instructions. The draft-and-use-once mechanic keeps things balanced, while designer-homage cards are a fun easter egg. Just don't expect revolution — it's an elegant upgrade for more depth.Adds strategy without complexityCoach draft is engagingPerfect for base game fansFew new cards (only 15)Only worthwhile if you own the base gameFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
The 'Coaches' expansion for Baseball Highlights: 2045 adds a new strategic layer with 15 legendary coach cards — including designs inspired by famous game creators! Each player drafts 4 coach cards, usable once per game in a best-of-4 series. Before each match, you decide whether to play your coach card to turn the tide or secure that spectacular move. It's like having a bench coach giving you that precious tip at the right moment. The mechanic blends seamlessly with the base game's deck-building system, adding more decision layers without complicating the flow. If you already enjoy Baseball Highlights 2045's strategic gameplay, this expansion is a sure home run!

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game to play?
Yes, this is an expansion requiring Baseball Highlights: 2045.

### How many coach cards per player?
Each drafts 4 cards but can only use 1 per game in the series.

### Does it work for solo play?
Yes! Rules integrate perfectly with the base game's solo mode.

### Are the cards overpowered?
No — they're impactful but limited (just 1 use per match).

### Who are the coaches on the cards?
They're homages to famous game designers with inspired artwork!

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