
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,204
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Strat-O-Matic Baseball
- 1–2 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 1962

Rules assistance for Strat-O-Matic Pro: Basketball Player Cards – 2017-18
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Strat-O-Matic Pro: Basketball Player Cards – 2017-18 is an expansion for Strat-O-Matic Pro Basketball released in 2018 for 1–2 players, 90–150 minutes per game, and ages 11 and up. It was designed by Hal Richman and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
For those with the base game, you can purchase the player cards for individual seasons. This is the player cards for the 2017-18 season. You must have a copy of the base game from 1981+ in order to use the these cards. Highlights: Warriors defeat Cavaliers and win third title in four seasons Rockets win 65, Raptors 59 Michael Westbrook’s second straight season averaging a triple-double Individual Awards: James Hardin: Most Valuable Player Ben Simmons: Rookie of the Year Rudy Gobert: Defensive Player of the Year Louis Williams: 6th Man of the Year Victor Oladipo: Most Improved Player All-NBA First Team: Anthony Davis, Pelicans Kevin Durant, Warriors James Harden, Rockets LeBron James, Cavaliers Damian Lillard, Blazers
Strat-O-Matic Pro: Basketball Player Cards – 2017-18 supports 1–2 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Strat-O-Matic Pro: Basketball Player Cards – 2017-18 is 90–150 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 Strat-O-Matic Pro: Basketball Player Cards – 2017-18 for ages 11 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.
Strat-O-Matic Pro: Basketball Player Cards – 2017-18 belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game and Sports. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling. 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 Strat-O-Matic Pro: Basketball Player Cards – 2017-18 are: Hal Richman. 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 Strat-O-Matic Pro: Basketball Player Cards – 2017-18 as an expansion for Strat-O-Matic Pro Basketball. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Strat-O-Matic Pro Basketball to use it. Check that your edition of Strat-O-Matic Pro Basketball is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.