MLB Showdown simulates baseball through a card game, with heavy randomness. It involves a 20-sided die and cards made specifically for the game. These cards were available in booster packs, a staple of collectible card games, as well as starter games and draft packs. There are two types of cards: player cards (current and former Major League players) and strategy cards (actions that can add to or subtract from dice rolls, change results, draw extra cards, etc.)
The outcome of an at-bat largely depends on the player cards. The player whose pitcher is pitching that turn rolls a die to determine whether the batting player rolls on the pitcher's chart or the batter's chart. Each of the two charts has a list of possible results from the at-bat.
Organized playedit
The organized play was set into three levels: local leagues, regionals, and the national championship. The MLB Showdown card game has had four national champions: Scott Forster (2001), Gary Quinn (2002), Keith Pioro (2003), and Terry Dugan (2004).
For the 2005 season, the national championship was set as a different format than it was previously because of changes in organized play. Eight players were regional champions only and won the grand prize of MLB season tickets to the team of his/her choice. However, Wizards of the Coast eventually approved a national championship in Houston, Texas. Prizes were reduced to merely autographed memorabilia sent in from Wizards of the Coast. Five players, Stephen Mendel, Ben Taylor, Jonathan Rosen, Rick Vogler, and Daniel Rosen split the tournament and were named national champions of the 2005 season.
There was no formal organized play since Showdown was discontinued by Wizards of the Coast in January 2006 until May 20, 2013. On this day play began for the 2013 national championship in Williamsville, NY.[3]
Setsedit
Year
Set
Type of Card
# of Cards
2000
Base
Player
462
2000
Base
Strategy
55
2000
Pennant Run
Player
150
2000
Pennant Run
Strategy
25
2000
Spring Training Promo
Player
34
2000
Home Run Hitter Promo
Player
14
2000
Pennant Run Promo
Player
8
2001
Base
Player
462
2001
Base
Strategy
75
2001
Pennant Run
Player
175
2001
Pennant Run
Strategy
25
2001
MLB Showdown 2001 Promo
Player
34
2001
Ace Pitchers Promo
Player
16
2002
Base
Player
356
2002
Base
Strategy
50
2002
Trading Deadline
Player
150
2002
Trading Deadline
Strategy
25
2002
Pennant Run
Player
150
2002
Pennant Run
Strategy
25
2002
All-Star Game
Player
50
2003
Base
Player
304
2003
Base
Strategy
50
2003
Trading Deadline
Player
145
2003
Trading Deadline
Strategy
25
2003
Pennant Run
Player
125
2003
Pennant Run
Strategy
25
2004
Base
Player
348
2004
Base
Strategy
50
2004
Trading Deadline
Player
125
2004
Trading Deadline
Strategy
25
2004
Pennant Run
Player
125
2004
Pennant Run
Strategy
25
2005
Base
Player
348
2005
Base
Strategy
50
2005
Trading Deadline
Player
168
2005
Trading Deadline
Strategy
25
MLB Showdown timelineedit
February 4, 2000: MLB Showdown 2000 is announced by Wizards of the Coast.[4]
April 24, 2000: MLB Showdown is put on the market at $2.99 per booster pack.[5]
August 14, 2000: The first expansion set, entitled "Pennant Run," is released.[6]
March 30, 2001: MLB Showdown 2000 is named the 2000 Collectible Card Game of the Year by Card Trade Magazine.[7]
April 2, 2001: MLB Showdown 2001 is released; changes in the game are made to allow more baserunning choices.
July 2001: The strategy card set is released in Pennant Run. New cards include "Mound Conference" and "Pep Talk." "1st Edition" cards are discontinued.
April 29, 2002: MLB Showdown 2002 is released with revamped on-base values.
July 15, 2002: MLB Showdown 2002 Trading Deadline is announced. It was released less than a week later.
September 2002: "Super Season" cards are created, allowing managers to play with player with stats from previous historic seasons in the "Pennant Run" expansion.
March 7, 2003: MLB Showdown 2003 is released. Icons are put onto player cards to supplement gameplay.
June 27, 2003: New rookie season cards let managers play with a card based on a Rookie of the Year winner's rookie season.
August 29, 2003: In the "Pennant Run" set, the Cooperstown Collection subset is created, allowing managers to play with classic Hall of Famers such as Nolan Ryan and Reggie Jackson.
March 26, 2004: MLB Showdown 2004 is released.
March 25, 2005: MLB Showdown 2005 is released.
January 8, 2006: Wizards announces the cancellation of MLB Showdown.
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MLB Showdown colloq Showdown is an out of print collectible card game made by Wizards of the Coast that ran from April 2000 to 2005 1 The game was introduced to the public in 2000 featuring Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones on the product cover 2 Since the 2000 base set cover athletes have included Shawn Green Gary Sheffield Manny Ramirez Luis Gonzalez Torii Hunter Albert Pujols and Craig Biggio MLB ShowdownMLB Showdown logoPublishersWizards of the CoastPlayers2Setup time lt 5 minutesPlaying time lt 30 minutesChanceHigh1Age range10 and upSkillsCard playingSome knowledge of baseball1 Due to the 20 sided die Contents 1 Gameplay 2 Organized play 3 Sets 4 MLB Showdown timeline 5 Reviews 6 Further reading 7 See also 8 Notes and references 9 External linksGameplay edit nbsp Original MLB Showdown LogoMLB Showdown simulates baseball through a card game with heavy randomness It involves a 20 sided die and cards made specifically for the game These cards were available in booster packs a staple of collectible card games as well as starter games and draft packs There are two types of cards player cards current and former Major League players and strategy cards actions that can add to or subtract from dice rolls change results draw extra cards etc The outcome of an at bat largely depends on the player cards The player whose pitcher is pitching that turn rolls a die to determine whether the batting player rolls on the pitcher s chart or the batter s chart Each of the two charts has a list of possible results from the at bat Organized play editThe organized play was set into three levels local leagues regionals and the national championship The MLB Showdown card game has had four national champions Scott Forster 2001 Gary Quinn 2002 Keith Pioro 2003 and Terry Dugan 2004 For the 2005 season the national championship was set as a different format than it was previously because of changes in organized play Eight players were regional champions only and won the grand prize of MLB season tickets to the team of his her choice However Wizards of the Coast eventually approved a national championship in Houston Texas Prizes were reduced to merely autographed memorabilia sent in from Wizards of the Coast Five players Stephen Mendel Ben Taylor Jonathan Rosen Rick Vogler and Daniel Rosen split the tournament and were named national champions of the 2005 season There was no formal organized play since Showdown was discontinued by Wizards of the Coast in January 2006 until May 20 2013 On this day play began for the 2013 national championship in Williamsville NY 3 Sets editYear Set Type of Card of Cards2000 Base Player 4622000 Base Strategy 552000 Pennant Run Player 1502000 Pennant Run Strategy 252000 Spring Training Promo Player 342000 Home Run Hitter Promo Player 142000 Pennant Run Promo Player 82001 Base Player 4622001 Base Strategy 752001 Pennant Run Player 1752001 Pennant Run Strategy 252001 MLB Showdown 2001 Promo Player 342001 Ace Pitchers Promo Player 162002 Base Player 3562002 Base Strategy 502002 Trading Deadline Player 1502002 Trading Deadline Strategy 252002 Pennant Run Player 1502002 Pennant Run Strategy 252002 All Star Game Player 502003 Base Player 3042003 Base Strategy 502003 Trading Deadline Player 1452003 Trading Deadline Strategy 252003 Pennant Run Player 1252003 Pennant Run Strategy 252004 Base Player 3482004 Base Strategy 502004 Trading Deadline Player 1252004 Trading Deadline Strategy 252004 Pennant Run Player 1252004 Pennant Run Strategy 252005 Base Player 3482005 Base Strategy 502005 Trading Deadline Player 1682005 Trading Deadline Strategy 25MLB Showdown timeline editFebruary 4 2000 MLB Showdown 2000 is announced by Wizards of the Coast 4 April 24 2000 MLB Showdown is put on the market at 2 99 per booster pack 5 August 14 2000 The first expansion set entitled Pennant Run is released 6 March 30 2001 MLB Showdown 2000 is named the 2000 Collectible Card Game of the Year by Card Trade Magazine 7 April 2 2001 MLB Showdown 2001 is released changes in the game are made to allow more baserunning choices July 2001 The strategy card set is released in Pennant Run New cards include Mound Conference and Pep Talk 1st Edition cards are discontinued April 29 2002 MLB Showdown 2002 is released with revamped on base values July 15 2002 MLB Showdown 2002 Trading Deadline is announced It was released less than a week later September 2002 Super Season cards are created allowing managers to play with player with stats from previous historic seasons in the Pennant Run expansion March 7 2003 MLB Showdown 2003 is released Icons are put onto player cards to supplement gameplay June 27 2003 New rookie season cards let managers play with a card based on a Rookie of the Year winner s rookie season August 29 2003 In the Pennant Run set the Cooperstown Collection subset is created allowing managers to play with classic Hall of Famers such as Nolan Ryan and Reggie Jackson March 26 2004 MLB Showdown 2004 is released March 25 2005 MLB Showdown 2005 is released January 8 2006 Wizards announces the cancellation of MLB Showdown Reviews editPyramid 8 Further reading editStrategy in Scrye 52See also editNFL Showdown NBA ShowdownNotes and references edit Miller John Jackson 2003 Scrye Collectible Card Game Checklist amp Price Guide Second Edition pp 387 396 Kaufeld John Smith Jeremy 2006 Trading Card Games For Dummies John Wiley amp Sons ISBN 0470044071 MLB Showdown Card Game ShowdownCards com WIZARDS OF THE COAST TO DELIVER A HOME RUN WITH NEW MLB SHOWDOWN 2000 CARD GAME Wizards of the Coast 2000 02 04 Archived from the original on 2000 10 14 Retrieved 2008 10 26 Wizards Of The Coast Hits A Grand Slam With New MLBTM Showdown 2000TM Card Game Wizards of the Coast 2000 04 26 Archived from the original on 2001 04 19 Retrieved 2008 10 26 Pennant Fever Hits The MLBTM Showdown 2000 Card Game With First Expansion Set Wizards of the Coast 2000 07 27 Archived from the original on 2001 04 24 Retrieved 2008 10 26 MLB Showdown 2000 Card Game Named Collectible Card Game Of The Year Wizards of the Coast 2001 03 30 Archived from the original on 2001 04 05 Retrieved 2008 10 26 Pyramid Pyramid Review Major League Baseball Showdown 2000 External links editMLB Showdown card database MLB Showdown at BoardGameGeek Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title MLB Showdown amp oldid 1190002313, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
