Episode 46

Tabletop Gaming News

Lost Ruins of Arnak Solo expansion

Micro Macro pt2

Spiel des Jahres nominee, Micro Macro Crime City will soon be having a sequel.

According to the game’s distributor/co-publisher, Pegasus Spiele, Micro Macro Full House, A release of August 2021 is expected and will contain 16 more cases for you to solve, with these cases being "more complex, sophisticated and, of course, a bit more criminal". This release will also mark each case with symbols so that parents can decide which cases young players are cleared to research, which is a brand new feature for the series.

New Transformers TCG

Renegade Games have announced a new Trading Card Game for Transformers.

The Transformers Deck-Building Game is for1-5 players and can be played cooperatively or competitively. The Core Set will begin your collection with everything you needto play, but the battle is far from over, as playable Decepticons will be along soon to expand your game and offer new possibilities!

Players take on the roles of one of the mighty Autobots! Begin by exploring the Matrix, transforming between your bot and alternate mode as you gain allies, find relics, and acquire technology to do battle with the evil Decepticons. But be warned! As your deck grows, more powerful Decepticons will rise up to challenge you.

Pre-orders are available now on the Renegade Games webstore and will come with the Transformers Deck-Building Game Bonus Pack #1, featuring the popular Autobot Jazz as a playable character, plus 4 additional promos for you to face as you travel through the Matrix. The Transformers: Deck-Building Game is set to be released in August at a retail price of $45 (£31)

Disney's It's a Small World

This week, Funko Games announced a collaboration with Disney as they're releasing the It's A Small World Board Game. This is based on the iconic Disneyland theme park attraction that's been an everpresent since the early years of the park. Funko Games has taken the classic ride and transformed it into a board game that will have you travelling through the different locations around the world, by using cards that match up with wherever you're headed. They have gone to great lengths to recreate what feels like an appropriate representation of the ride while making something that feels fun and is easy to grasp for children and for adults who are still young at heart.

The game is for 2-6 players and for ages 4+. The game will initially be released at Disneland resorts and Disney Stores and then a general release on July 1st, 2021 for $25.

Retro Replacements

Johnny's Selection

Bingo (1530)

Replaced by

Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion

Published by Cephalofair Games

1 - 4 Players 30 - 120 mins Age 14+

Totopoly (1938)

Replaced by

Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion

Published by Cephalofair Games

1 - 4 Players 30 - 120 mins Age 14+

Can't Stop (1980)

Replaced by

Magic the Gathering

Published by Wizards of the Coast

2 - 4 Players 30 - 60mins Age 13+

Blood Bowl (1986)

Replaced by

Star Wars Rebellion

Published by Fantasy Flight Games

2 - 4 Players 180 - 240mins Age 14+

Warhammer Fantasy (1983)

Replaced by

Camel Up

Published by Eggert Spiel

2 - 8 Players 20 - 30mins Age 8+

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Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective (1982)

Replaced by

A Fake Artist Goes to NY

Published by Competo

5 - 10 Players 10 -20 mins Age 8+

Perudo/ Liars Dice (1800)

Replaced by

Potion Explosion

2 - 4 Players 30 - 45 mins Age 8+

Space Crusade (1990)

Replaced by

Lasers and Feelings

Published by Itch-io

3 - 6 Players 2 - 4 hrs Age 14+

Talisman (1983)

Replaced by

Warchest

Published by Alderac Entertainment Games

2 - 4 Players 30 mins Age 14+

Stratego (1946)

Replaced by

Magic Maze

Published by Sit Down!

1 - 8 Players 15mins Age 8+