Black and white logo with the words "Ultimate Match Up" and a stylized hockey stick crossing through the text, with a small dice icon.

Bringing basketball to the game table! 

ABOUT ULTIMATE MATCHUP

With the World’s best players in hand, you & your opponent compete in a series of offense vs defense matchups seeking to be the first to reach the target score. Make shots and get stops to win!

CATEGORY

STRATEGY

15 MIN

NO. PLAYERS

2-4

GAME STYLE

COMPETITIVE

AGES

8+

DURATION

a one-of-a-kind sports game featuring:

Assortment of hexagonal Ultimate Matchup game cards featuring current NBA players from various teams, each with player image, name, team, and game specific player ratings.

REAL TEAMS & PLAYERS

From All-Stars to players that star in their role, Ultimate Matchup features athletes from all 30 NBA teams and uses real, on-court performance to determine the strength of each Player Card

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multiple ways to play

Games are more fun with friends.  Play 1v1, 2v2, or start a League or tournament to get the whole team involved! 

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SCALABLE GAME PLAY

Choice of Difficulty & Game Modes make Ultimate Matchup easy to learn but constantly challenging. Target Scores keep games fast-paced & engaging.

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SCREEN FREE, PORTABLE FUN

100% Offline Game Play packaged into a small, take anywhere box. Perfect for play on the go!

GAME PLAY IS FAST & FUN - SIMPLY SET, PICK, ROLL, & SCORE!

SET THE MATCHUP:

Decide who will take the shot and who will try to make the stop. Each player offers a different combination of offensive & defensive strengths & weaknesses - your decisions shape the outcome of the game!

PICK THE PLAY:

Determine which play will take place - an attempt At the Rim, In the Paint, Mid Range, or from beyond the 3pt arc - but watchout for the dreaded Turnover!

ROLL THE DICE:

Roll the scoring dice and add the values rolled to the Player Ability Ratings on each card to generate Matchup Scores.

SCORE THE PLAY:

Compare the Matchup Scores, if the Offense is greater than the Defense count the basket and add points to the game score.  If the Defense wins, no points are scored and possession of the Event changes.  If there's a tie, shoot a Free Throw!

CHANGE POSSESSION:

Alternate turns on Offense & Defense, going back and forth until one team reaches the Target Score and wins the game!

Close-up of two basketball player trading cards, featuring images of the players, team logos, and statistical information.
A white 12-sided die with black text showing the words At the Rim, Mid Range, and Turnover
Two six-sided dice, one red and one blue, with white dots, on a white background.
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LAUNCHING IN 2027*

STARTER PACKS

Board game package labeled "Ultimate Match Up" with cards, dice, score sheets, and game pieces around it.

Ultimate Matchup: NBA Edition Starter Packs contains everything you need to play the game:

  • 42 Unique Player Cards

  • 6 Game Impact Cards

  • 2 Score Cards

  • 2 Score Pieces

  • 2 Scoring Dice

  • 1 Custom Ultimate Matchup 12SD Event Die

  • 1 Instruction Booklet

  • 1 Box (Holds up to 80 Cards)

MSRP: $24.99

AVAILABLE STARTING: 2027

*Ultimate Matchup is not yet available for sale pending a license agreement with the NBA and NBPA.

EXPANSION PACKS

A box of NBA-themed Ultimate Match-Up card and dice game, with cards fanned out in front.

Expand your Ultimate Matchup: NBA Edition roster with Expansion Packs! Each box includes:

  • 30 unique Player Cards

  • 3 Game Impact Card

MSRP: $14.99

AVAILABLE STARTING: 2027

*Ultimate Matchup is not yet available for sale pending a license agreement with the NBA and NBPA.