Created in 2001, ''NFL Showdown'' is an out-of-print
collectible card game
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by
Wizards of the Coast
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based on
American football
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Cards feature players from the 2001-2003 seasons. During gameplay the game uses a
barcode
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reader which resolves play selection. The game has been out of print since 2003.
See also
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MLB Showdown
''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. The game was introduced to the public in 2000, featuring Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones on ...
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NBA Showdown
''NBA Showdown'' is an out-of-print trading card game produced by Wizards of the Coast based on the game of basketball. It was released in February 2002. The game is played with customizable decks of cards featuring National Basketball Associati ...
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Pyramid
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Card games introduced in 2001
Collectible card games
Wizards of the Coast games
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