Football Highlights 2052

Eagle-Gryphon Games · Board game · 2019
100.0 Ludopedia 7.0 BGG 1–4 · best 2 Solo 45–60 min Weight 2.3/5
Buy · from US$ 22.47
100.0 rating Ludopedia
7.0 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

A fast-paced-sports-thriller that captures the essence of football highlights without the simulation fatigue.

Highlights
  • High-speed-gameplay
  • Great-tactical-depth
  • Engaging-theme
  • Low-downtime
Keep in mind
  • Primarily a 2-player experience
  • Language-dependent-components
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Ever wanted to experience the adrenaline of football highlights without the boring play-by-play-by-play-by-play? Welcome to 2052! In Football Highlights 2052, you aren's just watching the game; you are orchestrating the most intense-action-packed-moments of a futuristic American football match. This isn't a heavy simulation where you track every yard; it's a fast-paced-tactical battle focused on the big plays.

The gameplay is a clever blend of long-term-strategy and immediate tactics. You'll need to build a roster of talent (deck building) while simultaneously managing the cards in your hand to react to your opponent's moves. Each card is a dual-threat: it serves as both an offensive play and a defensive-stop. This creates a constant tug-of-war where every decision matters. Should you go for the touchdown or focus on shutting down your opponent's drive?

Played over two halves, the game keeps the tension high from start to finish. It's highly interactive, meaning you'll always be looking at what your opponent is doing. If you love sports-themed-games that prioritize quick-decision-making and strategic depth over tedious bookkeeping, this is your next tabletop obsession. Get ready to score touchdowns, even in the next century!

Rules videos

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3 videos

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–4 players
1 REC
2 BEST
3 OK
4 OK

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Sports: American Football / Gridiron
Publisher Eagle-Gryphon Games
Designer Mike Fitzgerald
Artist Franz Vohwinkel, Garrett Kaida

Community

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1,063owners
222wishlist
46want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How many players can play?
It's best for 2 players, but it supports up to 4.
Is it hard to learn?
Not at all! The core-loop is intuitive, though mastering the card interactions takes some practice.
Do I need to know English?
Yes,-the-cards-are-in-English, so a basic understanding helps a lot.
How long does a session last?
Expect to spend about 45 to 60 minutes per game.
Is it a heavy strategy game?
It's medium-weight; it has-strategic-depth-through-deck-building but plays very quickly.

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