Cryptozoic Entertainment – TGN – Tabletop Gaming News https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com News for Tabletop, Boardgames, Miniatures, RPGs and Card Games! Mon, 03 Jun 2024 20:36:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cropped-Tabletop-Gaming-News-Logo-32x32.png Cryptozoic Entertainment – TGN – Tabletop Gaming News https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com 32 32 It’s Time for Anarchy! Epic Spell Wars: Anarchy at the Arena Arrives This August https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/its-time-for-anarchy-epic-spell-wars-anarchy-at-the-arena-arrives-this-august/ https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/its-time-for-anarchy-epic-spell-wars-anarchy-at-the-arena-arrives-this-august/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 20:36:01 +0000 https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/?p=17107 Cryptozoic Games is set to release the sixth installment in their Epic Spell Wars series this August, titled “Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards: Anarchy at the Arena.”.

Anarchy at the Arena introduces several new gameplay features. Dead Wizard tokens ensure that no player is eliminated, allowing everyone to stay in the game even after suffering setbacks. Applause tokens and Rally cards add new strategic elements, enabling players to rally the crowd and unleash powerful spell effects. Champion cards bring in old-time Wizard Champions, providing opportunities for creating impressive spell combinations and dealing significant damage.

This game is designed to be both a standalone experience and compatible with previous games in the Epic Spell Wars series. It includes over 150 new cards, eight oversized Wizards, and a signature standee. Each card and character has been crafted to enhance the overall gameplay, ensuring that every session is filled with excitement and strategic depth.

Preorders are now open for Epic Spell Wars: Anarchy at the Arena, with the game officially releasing in August.

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Adventure Time: The Roleplaying Game Launches on Kickstarter https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/adventure-time-the-roleplaying-game-launches-on-kickstarter/ https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/adventure-time-the-roleplaying-game-launches-on-kickstarter/#respond Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:21:26 +0000 https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/?p=16036 Cryptozoic Entertainment, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, has initiated a Kickstarter campaign for “Adventure Time: The Roleplaying Game.” The campaign quickly achieved its funding goal within one hour of going live.

This new tabletop RPG, which is compatible with fifth edition (5E) rules, allows players to engage in adventures within the Adventure Time universe, known as the Land of Ooo. The game introduces several gameplay mechanics inspired by the animated series, including the “STORY” character origin system, exploding dice mechanics, and Adventure Twists, which are designed to enhance player creativity.

The core game is detailed in the “Prismo’s Guide to Adventures in Ooo,” which serves as the primary rulebook. Players can customize their characters by choosing from a selection of species and subclasses, and navigating choices related to their character’s Species, Talent, Occupation, Resources, and Yonder (STORY). The game features an extensive array of magical items and monsters, aiming to provide a rich and immersive playing experience.

The Kickstarter campaign offers several backer rewards, including the Core Book, an Adventure Book titled “Quest for the Shadow Gems,” a Kickstarter-exclusive slipcase, custom dice sets, and various character and game aids. All copies of the Core Book will also include “Jake’s Shmowzow Guide to Roleplaying Games,” authored by Ray Winninger, which is designed to help newcomers understand the basics of 5E gameplay and character creation.

Cory Jones, CCO of Cryptozoic, commented on the release: “Adventure Time created an amazing, fully realized world that fans couldn’t get enough of, so it was the ideal property for our first foray into roleplaying games,”

The Kickstarter campaign will run until May 15, with various pledge levels starting at $50. The campaign includes a number of stretch goals that, if achieved, will add further content and enhancements to the game. Preordered items are scheduled for delivery in March 2025.

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Cryptozoic Entertainment Opens Preorders for DC Deck-Building Game: Crisis Collection 2 https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/cryptozoic-entertainment-opens-preorders-for-dc-deck-building-game-crisis-collection-2/ https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/cryptozoic-entertainment-opens-preorders-for-dc-deck-building-game-crisis-collection-2/#respond Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:33:15 +0000 https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/?p=15982 Cryptozoic Entertainment has announced the opening of preorders for “DC Deck-Building Game: Crisis Collection 2.” This expansion combines the third and fourth Crisis expansion packs, enhancing the DC Deck-Building Game with cooperative gameplay elements and introducing a range of new cards.

The expansion is priced at $39.99 and is scheduled for release in August 2024. It requires an existing DC Deck-Building Game base set to play.

“Crisis Collection 2” focuses on cooperative play, integrating new game mechanics such as Unity Ongoing cards, Personal Crises, and Hidden Objective modes. These additions aim to increase the cooperative gameplay experience, requiring players to collaborate to overcome new challenges.

The expansion includes 28 Crisis cards, 28 FOIL oversized Character cards, and 28 Impossible Mode Super-Villains, enhancing the game’s complexity and challenge. It also adds 59 new Hero, Villain, Equipment, Super Power, Location, and Hidden Objective cards.

Included with each purchase of “Crisis Collection 2” are two promotional cards: the Red X and the first-printing Project Thaumaton card. These promotional cards are also available for preorder separately.

The third Crisis expansion integrates elements from the “Forever Evil” base game, introducing Crisis versions of its Super-Villains and new gameplay features that use Victory Point tokens for additional benefits. It also includes more playable characters from the Suicide Squad and introduces a new Contribute mechanism, which allows players to progress toward resolving Crises over multiple turns.

The fourth expansion features characters from the Teen Titans base game, adding new playable Titans and Unity cards that enhance the cooperative gameplay. This expansion introduces Personal Crisis cards, which present individual challenges to players in addition to the collective goal of defeating the Super-Villains.

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DC Deck-Building Game Introduces Crossover Collection 2 for Pre-Order https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/dc-deck-building-game-introduces-crossover-collection-2-for-pre-order/ https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/dc-deck-building-game-introduces-crossover-collection-2-for-pre-order/#respond Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:20:00 +0000 https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/?p=15950 The “DC Deck-Building Game: Crossover Collection 2” is now open for pre-orders, presenting an opportunity for players to expand their gameplay experience. This collection compiles three Crossover Packs, each focusing on different eras of the DC universe – the Justice Society of America from the past, Green Arrow representing the present, and the Legion of Super-Heroes from the future.

A notable feature of this collection is the inclusion of the “Redux” version of the Crossover Pack 2, which updates the visual elements from the Arrow TV show to artwork from Green Arrow comic books. Additionally, each set comes with the Cyclone FOIL Promo Character Card and the Shadow Lass Promo Card, adding value for collectors and players alike.

Priced at $29.99, Crossover Collection 2 is scheduled for release in August 2024. This expansion requires possession of any base game from the DC Deck-Building Game series to play.

The collection enhances the DC Deck-Building Game series by introducing new cards and gameplay mechanics, including a Time Travel feature in the Legion of Super-Heroes pack. The contents of the collection include 64 game cards, 19 FOIL Character cards, three rules cards, and an information sheet. Suitable for 2-5 players aged 15 and up, the game offers around 60 minutes of playing time.

  • Justice Society of America Pack: Players can embody members of the classic superhero team, utilizing Starter cards for bonuses.
  • Green Arrow Pack: Focuses on stealth and strategy, allowing players to conceal cards under their Character for tactical advantages.
  • Legion of Super-Heroes Pack: Introduces the Time Travel mechanic, offering strategic choices between immediate effects or longer-term advantages.
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Preorder Now: DC Deck-Building Game: Justice League Dark and Its Expansion https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/preorder-now-dc-deck-building-game-justice-league-dark-and-its-expansion/ https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/preorder-now-dc-deck-building-game-justice-league-dark-and-its-expansion/#respond Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:17:12 +0000 https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/?p=15322 Cryptozoic Entertainment has announced that preorders are now open for “DC Deck-Building Game: Justice League Dark” and its expansion, both set to be released in June 2024. The base game is priced at $49.99, offering players the chance to delve into the mystical side of the DC Universe, taking on the roles of the Justice League Dark members.

This iteration of the DC Deck-Building Game series invites players to embody characters like Wonder Woman, John Constantine, Zatanna, and Doctor Fate, dealing with threats too supernatural for the conventional Super Heroes. The game introduces mechanics that allow players to transform their cards into more powerful forms and seal cards away for endgame scoring. The package includes 215 standard cards, 8 oversized character cards, and additional gameplay components. Early purchases also receive the Jason Blood and Etrigan promo cards, adding a collectible element.

Alongside the base game, Cryptozoic is offering a $19.99 expansion that introduces the Injustice League Dark, adding a new dimension to gameplay. This expansion requires a base game for play and is optimized for the Justice League Dark edition. It includes 53 standard cards, 6 oversized character cards, and introduces new gameplay elements such as Cursed Weakness cards, providing both challenges and advantages to players.

The expansion enriches the game with new characters and strategies, inviting players to experience the game from the perspective of the Injustice League Dark, with new Super Hero Nemesis and Nemesis Reward cards that broaden the scope of gameplay.

Both the base game and its expansion are scheduled for a June 2024 release, expanding the DC Deck-Building Game series with a focus on the darker, mystical elements of the DC Universe. Preorders are available now for those looking to add these new experiences to their collection.

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Cryptozoic Entertainment Celebrates a Decade of “Adventure Time Card Wars” with Kickstarter Campaign https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/cryptozoic-entertainment-celebrates-a-decade-of-adventure-time-card-wars-with-kickstarter-campaign/ https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/cryptozoic-entertainment-celebrates-a-decade-of-adventure-time-card-wars-with-kickstarter-campaign/#respond Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:44:01 +0000 https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/?p=14105 Cryptozoic Entertainmen has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to launch a Kickstarter campaign for the “Adventure Time Card Wars 10th Anniversary”. The campaign, which commemorates a decade since the game’s release, has already seen a remarkable response, with $547,342 pledged of its $80,000 goal, and still 21 days left until it ends on December 15.

“Adventure Time Card Wars” is based on the “Card Wars” episodes from the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning Cartoon Network series, “Adventure Time”. The tabletop game has been a fan favorite, leading to over ten product releases in the past ten years. The Kickstarter campaign aims to bring all six original packs together in the new “Adventure Time Card Wars: Ultimate Collection”. This ultimate collection will feature nearly 500 game cards and will include new game content that will be unlocked as the campaign progresses.

Additionally, fans can preorder the Deluxe Edition of the “Adventure Time Card Wars: Doubles Tournament” game, a Collector’s Storage Box, a playmat, card sleeves, and much more. Cory Jones, CCO of Cryptozoic, expressed excitement about the campaign, highlighting the game’s ability to bring the fictional world of “Card Wars” to life and engage players in the universe of “Adventure Time”.

The game is known for its straightforward rules, where two players compete head-to-head, using decks of 40 cards each. Players use Creatures to attack their opponent, Buildings to enhance their Landscapes, and Spells to gain an advantage, aiming to reduce their opponent’s Hit Points to zero first.

The “Doubles Tournament” (Deluxe Edition) introduces a teamwork element to the core gameplay. In this version, two players team up as Jake and Charlie to battle against another duo playing as Grand Prix and Moniker. This edition features additional Heroes and special packaging.

A unique offering of the campaign is the “Adventure Time Card Wars: Collector’s Storage Box”, designed to store every card released for the series, with additional space for future expansions. The box showcases an original artwork by Robb Mommaerts on its cover.

The Kickstarter campaign offers various pledge tiers starting at $65, with stretch goals set to add more cards and upgrades. The delivery of preorder items to backers is anticipated in September 2024.

Fans of “Adventure Time” and card game enthusiasts alike have an exciting opportunity to revisit the whimsical world of Ooo and engage in the beloved “Card Wars” game, celebrating a decade of magical, card-based battles.

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Cryptozoic Announces Kickstarter for New DC Deck-Building Game: Justice League Dark https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/cryptozoic-announces-kickstarter-for-new-dc-deck-building-game-justice-league-dark/ https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/cryptozoic-announces-kickstarter-for-new-dc-deck-building-game-justice-league-dark/#respond Tue, 27 Jun 2023 19:34:37 +0000 https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/?p=12583 Cryptozoic Entertainment, in association with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products and DC, has announced the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for DC Deck-Building Game: Justice League Dark. Following the success of the previous DC Deck-Building Game 10th Anniversary Kickstarter, which earned over $1 million, this new campaign is off to a promising start, with US$ 154,765 already pledged of the US$ 100,000 goal, and with 29 days still remaining.

The centerpiece of the campaign is the new major release, a base set based on DC’s Justice League Dark comic books. It also features the two-player title, DC Deck-Building Game: Rivals – Shazam! vs. Black Adam, based on the epic rivalry between the iconic characters. In addition to these core games, fans have the opportunity to pledge for a host of expansions, accessories, and exclusives, including two expansions for DC Deck-Building Game: Rebirth, an expansion based on the Legion of Doom, playmats, and card sleeves.

Cryptozoic’s Vice President of Product Development & Marketing, Shahriar Fouladi, expressed excitement about the campaign, “Basing a game on Justice League Dark gave us the opportunity to add lots of exciting new game mechanics inspired by magic and the supernatural… It’s going to be a fantastic 30 days for the whole community!”

DC Deck-Building Game: Justice League Dark offers players the chance to become supernatural DC heroes like Wonder Woman, John Constantine, Zatanna, and Doctor Fate as they take on mystical Super-Villains. Notably, backers can choose between two unique covers, with art by Ryan Benjamin and Raymond Gay respectively.

The campaign also offers the chance for fans to be at the heart of the mystical battle in DC Deck-Building Game: Rivals – Shazam! vs. Black Adam. In this game, each player needs to defeat their rival three times using three unique Character cards, each with increasingly powerful abilities.

The Kickstarter campaign runs until July 27, with pledge tiers starting at $75. If stretch goals are achieved, additional cards and other enhancements will be added to the products. The preordered items are expected to be delivered to backers by April 2024. Retail releases of the DC Deck-Building Game: Justice League Dark and Rivals – Shazam! vs. Black Adam will follow at a later date. This campaign reaffirms Cryptozoic’s commitment to creating exciting, immersive gaming experiences for the fan community.

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Cryptozoic Entertainment Set to Launch Adventure Time Roleplaying Game on Kickstarter https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/cryptozoic-entertainment-set-to-launch-adventure-time-roleplaying-game-on-kickstarter/ https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/cryptozoic-entertainment-set-to-launch-adventure-time-roleplaying-game-on-kickstarter/#comments Thu, 22 Jun 2023 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/?p=12423 Get ready to traverse the magical Land of Ooo, as Cryptozoic Entertainment, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, announced today that the Kickstarter campaign for the Adventure Time: The Roleplaying Game will launch later this summer. The forthcoming game, based on the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning Cartoon Network series, is set to provide an immersive and accessible role-playing experience for players aged 12 and up.

The Adventure Time: The Roleplaying Game is the first RPG endeavour by Cryptozoic Entertainment, a company widely known for their innovative tabletop games, trading cards, and collectibles. The game incorporates the ‘Yes And’ mechanic, developed in collaboration with Forever Stoked Creative, to facilitate collaborative storytelling and continuous player engagement. By utilizing a unique set of custom dice, this innovative mechanic also determines the outcomes of in-game actions, eliminating the need for complex calculations.

“Adventure Time is one of our favorite properties, so it was the perfect choice for our first roleplaying game,” remarked John Nee, CEO of Cryptozoic. “We are eager for players to immerse themselves in the rich and heartwarming stories of this world, whether they are RPG experts or novices to the genre.”

The game promises a myriad of character customization options, allowing players to blend a variety of abilities to create characters that suit their play style. Alternatively, fans can choose to play as their favorite Adventure Time characters through the use of ready-made character sheets. This flexibility caters to those wishing to embody the series’ iconic characters or to forge their own path in the whimsical Adventure Time universe.

Cryptozoic Entertainment has also teamed up with esteemed designers and publishers to create additional zines and supplements that enable players to incorporate various core rule systems. This exciting collaboration allows fans to explore Adventure Time using alternative popular roleplaying engines, and experiment with an incredible array of optional rules.

The Adventure Time: The Roleplaying Game promises a wealth of adventures, including a learn-by-playing introductory adventure. “We’re excited because the customization options make the possibilities endless,” shared Matt Fantastic, Creative Director of Forever Stoked Creative. “Not only will Adventure Time fans love it, but so will anyone who loves world-building and problem-solving in a quality RPG.”

Follow Cryptozoic Entertainment on Facebook and Twitter to stay updated on the latest campaign news, sneak peaks, and reveals of the talented contributors adding content to the campaign. The Kickstarter campaign for Adventure Time: The Roleplaying Game will launch later this summer.

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Rotten Tomatoes Launches RT25 Celebration with First-Ever Party Game “Rotten Tomatoes: The Card Game” https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/rotten-tomatoes-launches-rt25-celebration-with-first-ever-party-game-rotten-tomatoes-the-card-game/ https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/rotten-tomatoes-launches-rt25-celebration-with-first-ever-party-game-rotten-tomatoes-the-card-game/#respond Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/?p=7727 Entertainment enthusiasts rejoice as Rotten Tomatoes kicks off its 25th anniversary celebration, RT25, with the launch of its first-ever party game, Rotten Tomatoes: The Card Game. The year-long celebration will applaud the best-reviewed movies and TV shows from the last two and a half decades with exclusive interviews, online features, and more.

Rotten Tomatoes: The Card Game is a fast-paced party game that challenges up to 20 players to rank movies based on what they think the Tomatometer scores are. With easy-to-learn gameplay and game cards featuring some of the most famous films of all time, the game is perfect for any film buff looking to test their cinematic knowledge. The game is now available for purchase at Amazon.com, Rottentomatoes.com, and Cryptozoic.com for a suggested retail price of $24.99.

Julio De Oliveira, Vice President of Rotten Tomatoes, said, “Over the past 25 years, Rotten Tomatoes has grown and solidified its place as the go-to resource for entertainment fans and critics alike. We are thrilled to offer our movie fans this lively one-of-kind game with Rotten Tomatoes: The Card Game, allowing them to celebrate and take part in this monumental anniversary.”

Adding to the RT25 festivities, the Rotten Tomatoes editorial and social teams will introduce new content monthly, starting with the “Biggest and Best Movies & TV of the Last 25 Years,” highlighting the best-reviewed titles, box office champions, fan-favorites, and more since the launch of the brand in August 1998. New content will also include listicles and features that celebrate the Freshest movies, TV, and streaming shows from the past two and a half decades.

Rotten Tomatoes will also host social media activations throughout the year, including polls, brackets, giveaways, trivia contests, and more. Fans will also crown their favorite movie and TV show since 1998.

For fans wanting to celebrate every day, Rotten Tomatoes’ Daily Tomato, its first-ever mobile web trivia game, is sure to be a daily obsession for film aficionados everywhere. The game uses content from the site to offer players hints at the movie title of the day. Players can test their knowledge with a new Daily Tomato every day, as well as special weekend challenges and themed weeks tied to the RT25 celebration.

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Cryptozoic Unveils Batman Designer Series Batmobile Statue https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/cryptozoic-unveils-batman-designer-series-batmobile-statue/ https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/cryptozoic-unveils-batman-designer-series-batmobile-statue/#respond Sun, 12 Feb 2023 16:53:00 +0000 https://tabletopgamingnewscom.bigscoots-staging.com/?p=5469 Cryptozoic Entertainment has released a new Batman Designer Series Batmobile Statue. The statue is based on the design of the iconic vehicle from the classic Batman: The Animated Series and features a detailed sculpt with intricate paint applications. The statue stands at 8.5 inches tall and is made of polyresin. It also includes a base that allows it to be displayed in multiple positions. Fans of the classic series will be able to add this unique piece to their collection.

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