description NFL Showdown Overview
NFL Showdown is an out-of-print collectible card game published by Wizards of the Coast and based on American football. Created in 2001, it uses NFL player cards and a dedicated electronic barcode reader to resolve play selections during a match. The game is intended for two players who build and use card-based football lineups, and its cards document players associated with the early-2000s NFL seasons.
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How does NFL Showdown use the barcode reader?
Players select plays with NFL player cards, then scan the cards with a dedicated electronic barcode reader. The device resolves the play, making the 2001 Wizards of the Coast game different from a normal paper-only football card game.
When was NFL Showdown released?
NFL Showdown was created in 2001 and is now out of print. It was based on American football and used licensed NFL player cards.
How many people can play NFL Showdown?
NFL Showdown is designed for two players. Each player uses NFL player cards and chooses plays to resolve a head-to-head football match.
Who published NFL Showdown?
Wizards of the Coast published NFL Showdown. The company was also known for Magic: The Gathering, but NFL Showdown used a dedicated electronic football-play system instead of Magic's fantasy rules.
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