# Baseball Highlights: 2045

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2015
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: #710
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 2.20 / 5
- **Designers**: Mike Fitzgerald
- **Artists**: Franz Vohwinkel, William Bricker
- **Publishers**: Eagle-Gryphon Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Science Fiction, Sports
- **Mechanics**: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Hand Management, Open Drafting, Solo / Solitaire Game, Take That

## Verdict
If you enjoy futuristic baseball with robots and deck-building mechanics, this game is for you! It's fast, direct, and action-packed.Fast-paced and thematic actionDynamic team buildingFun direct interactionExcellent solo modeLanguage dependencyInitial learning curveHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Welcome to the future of baseball, where robots and cyborgs have taken over the field and humans are the 'Naturals' fighting to stand out! In Baseball Highlights: 2045, you won't spend hours watching every single play; instead, you'll experience the thrill of the highlights, as if watching a TV recap. The game has been shortened to six innings, and the action is fast-paced!

You build your dream team as you play, blending roster-building strategy with real-time gameplay tactics. In each 'mini-game' simulating a full match, you and your opponent alternate playing six cards to create spectacular offensive and defensive plays. Do you want to thwart the opponent's attack or hit the ball out of the park? The choice is yours!

After each mini-game, you have the chance to improve your team by signing new free agents, always looking for the perfect player to secure victory. It's an exciting race to see who wins the most mini-games and becomes the series champion. With a fun sci-fi theme and agile mechanics, Baseball Highlights: 2045 is perfect for those who enjoy card games with deck-building and a touch of direct player interaction. Get ready for a futuristic baseball experience that gets straight to the point, with no downtime!

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
The game is for 1 to 4 players, but it truly shines in the 2-player mode or the solo mode.

### How long does a game take?
A game is quite fast, usually around 45 minutes, perfect for those who don't have much time.

### Is it very complicated to learn?
The complexity is moderate. The basic rules are simple, but mastering the strategies takes a little time.

### Do I need to know how to play baseball to enjoy it?
No! The game focuses on the highlights and fun, not on simulating the sport in detail. Anyone can play.

### What does 'Deck, Bag, and Pool Building' mean?
It means you'll be improving your set of cards (deck) or components (bag/pool) during the game to have more options and power.

### Is there a solo mode?
Yes! The game has a highly-rated solo mode where you play against the game itself.

### Do I need to translate the cards?
Yes, the game has language dependency. It's recommended to use a translated spreadsheet or sleeves with translations to make it easier.

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