NBA Card Game – Companion

2 Player Game

Each player picks their team. Share the device — each player sees only their own screen.

Player 1 Team:

Player 2 Team:

Shot Probability

Shot Type	Base Success	Pts
2pt (Driver, Mid-Range, Post, Alley Oop)	Roll 1–3 (50%)	+2
3pt (Catch & Shoot, Pull Up)	Roll 1–2 (33%)	+3

Rating differential modifier: 1–3 = ±1, 4–6 = ±2, 7–9 = ±3, 10+ = ±4. Max 6 (guaranteed basket), min 0 — so a 2-pointer with a 7+ lead, or a 3-pointer with a 10+ lead, scores on any roll.

Mid-Range defenders contribute at half rating (rounded up).

Missed shot → Rebound roll: only players with the Rebounder trait contribute. Base 1-in-6 offensive rebound. Same differential modifier applies to Rebounder ratings. Off rebound = +2 pts (auto, no defence).

Offensive Traits

Trait	Type	Needs	Can Use
Catch & Shoot 3	3pt	Passer	Passer, Screener
Pull Up 3	3pt	—	Screener only (cannot receive a pass)
Mid Range	2pt	—	Screener
Driver	2pt	—	Screener
Post	2pt	—	Passer, Screener
Alley Oop	2pt	Passer	Passer, Screener

Defensive Traits

Trait	Guards Against	Notes
Perimeter	3pt shots	—
Rim Protector	2pt shots	—
Stealer	Support players	Only when OFF has a support player
Perimeter + Rim	Mid Range	Both can defend mid-range

Coach Cards (1 per half)

Two for One

Offence

Your team gets a bonus 2nd possession this quarter.

ISO Ball

Offence

Offence goes one-on-one. AI picks a random defender (no trait requirement).

Fast Break

Defence

After the AI's shot fails and you get the defensive rebound, your defenders flip to attackers for an immediate counter-attack. Auto-triggers on defensive rebound — no manual activation needed.

Timeout

Off / Def

Reserved for future use (cancels an opponent's coach card).

Opposition Scout

Off / Def

Reserved for future use (preview opponent's next play).

Double Team

Defence

Trap one player in the opponent's play — they stay in the play but their rating counts as 0. You sacrifice one of your players to do it (they sit out this play).

Close Out

Defence

Smart: only plays when you have no Perimeter defenders. Forces a 2pt attempt. And-one if made.

Fill the Paint

Defence

Smart: only plays when you have no Rim Protectors. Forces a 3pt attempt. And-one if made.

Quarter & Lineup Rules

Each team gets 1 possession per quarter (one attack each).
Players can play a maximum of 3 quarters per game.
Pick your starting 5 at the start of each quarter.
Tip-off (Q1): Team with the highest-rated Rebounder attacks first. Coin flip on tie.
First possession alternates each quarter (Q1 winner → Q2 other team → …).
Scores tied after Q4 → Overtime: another 4 quarters with normal rules (quarter limits reset, new coach cards each OT half). Sudden death — if a team leads at the end of any OT quarter, they win.

New Game vs AI

Your Team:

AI Opponent: