
- BGG rank
- BGG #27,085
- BGG rating
- 5.6
Ace of Spies
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2012

2023
Rules assistance for Blaseball: Wild Cards
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Blaseball: Wild Cards is a board game released in 2023 for 2 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Michael Fox (II) and Rain Watt and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Action Points, and Deck Construction.
The Sun 2 sits high in the sky as the birds in the outfield lazily pick at discarded peanut shells. As the teams take to the field, the fans erupt, knowing that they're about to witness the best of the best. On one side, the Auric All-Stars — the pinnacle of Blaseball talent. On the other, the Canis Underdogs — the scrappiest fighters that the game has to offer. One final match will decide the outright winners. Will you be the one to coach your side to a tremendous victory? Blaseball: Wild Cards is a two-player, competitive card game in which you each control a Blaseball team, with the two of you playing out the top and bottom of the ninth inning.
Blaseball: Wild Cards supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Blaseball: Wild Cards is 45–60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Blaseball: Wild Cards for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Blaseball: Wild Cards has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Blaseball: Wild Cards belongs to these categories: Card Game, Horror, and Sports. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Action Points, and Deck Construction. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Blaseball: Wild Cards are: Michael Fox (II) and Rain Watt. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Blaseball: Wild Cards as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.