I see a lot of folks saying you can't play this one player, but I think a lot of deck building games can be played solo. So It remains to be seen. Usually the enemies are their own deck, so no reason it can't be solitaire mode.

 

The BoardGameGeek page for the game lists it as 1-4 players. Plus, most co-op games can be played "two-handed" where a solo player effectively plays for two players.

 

I have no idea what’s a deck building card game. Glad some asked the question. By the answers, I guess it sounds kinda fun. Never been into cards, well except regular cards like poker, but I mean I never cared about stuff like Magic or Pokemon or whatever. Obviously I’m only interested because Transformers, but I’ll keep an eye on this.

 

Ill add my 2 cents on how deck builders are generally played. Each player has the same starting basic cards, which they shuffle, and draw their hand from. Then a stack of cards are laid out and usually 5 or so cards are flipped up and lined up. Each turn a player generates a resource of some sort from the cards in their hand and are able to defeat/purchase cards from that lineup, replacing those cards from the big stack. The cards the player picks up go into their discard pile and can be used in future turns once they get shuffled back into their deck. The idea is that over a few rounds you build a deck that starts to generate more and more of the resource you need and sometimes you can weed out the starting cards so they dont bring your power level down. There are different card types and it usually helps to focus on some sort of synergy early on. So, basically everyone starts the same but by the end of every game, decks could be wildly different.

Each deck building game puts their own spin on this formula; a lot of times there is a timed element that speeds the game towards conclusion. A boss might appear from a secondary deck or cards might "escape" over time, etc. In the end, most cards will have points assigned to them that you add up, highest total wins.

Expansions tend to be standalone or can be incorporated into the base set, adding new rules, card types, characters, etc. You dont need to buy them as there is no need to "keep up" but if you enjoy a particular game it helps to add complexity to spice things up.

As others have said, only one set is needed for all players so they are great to pickup and play with friends and family. Since there is a lot of randomness involved a less experienced player can win, though strategizing will increase your odds for sure.

 

Thanks for that breakdown @shadowbug !
 

 

You have my curiosity.

 

Do we know if Renegade is going to Kickstart this or is it going directly to market?

 

Not sure yet.

 

My guess is they may have some kind of pre-order campaign on their website with some kind of exclusive incentive bonus. That's what they've been doing with their Power Rangers games for the past year or so.

 

Need to know more intensifies

 

Wham bam baby! It's up! August release with promo pack for preorder. Indicates solo play, too, what what!

Transformers Deck-Building Game — Renegade Game Studios

COMING THIS SUMMER!
The Autobots are brave robot warriors hailing from the planet Cybertron. Their mission? To stop the Decepticons from enacting their evil schemes on Earth.

In this deck-building game, you will take on the role of one of the mighty Autobots. Travel and explore the Matrix and transform between your different modes as you gain allies, find relics, and acquire technology to do battle with the Decepticons. But be warned! As your deck grows, more powerful Decepticons will rise up to challenge you.

The Transformers Deck-Building Game can be played competitively or as a cooperative experience. This Core Set will begin your collection with everything needed to play, but the battle is far from over as playable Decepticons are on the way to expand your game.

FEATURES

• Explore the Matrix in this unique deck building experience

• Transform between different modes to battle the Decepticons
  
  
• Play competitively or as a solo/cooperative game

AT A GLANCE

• Number of Players: 1-5 Players
  
  
• For Ages: 13+
  
  
• Playing Time: 45-90 min

Transformers Deck-Building Game + Free Promo Pack Pre-order! — Renegade Game Studios

Promo pack contents:


Looks like standees according to that Promo Pack image and the listing of 6 matching the oversized cards in the box itself.

 

Hmm, only thing I'm not feeling is the "travel and explore the Matrix" concept, but I'll take a flyer on this.

That Optimus Prime art (I presume it's the card art) is SICK, is that @markerguru?


anyone got a free shipping code or anything?

 

I wish we had a better understanding of the promo pack, but what the heck. I'm in.

 

I remember the Power Rangers deck builder by Renegade also had a promo for preorder. Last I heard it was a one and done thing though normally with like Heroes of the Grid all the exclusive stuff came back on their website for order.

 

Do you know if the cards were alternative art or extra characters not in the original version? Just wondering how much value there is to it vs skipping. Thanks!

 

The Power Rangers one had like tokens I believe and then a special holder for the cards that was different from the one that comes in the standard box.

Edit - Oh! Looks like they had the White Ranger character exclusive. Forgot about that.

 

News Announcement on the Renegade site now published:

Announcing The Transformers Deck-Building Game! — Renegade Game Studios

May 17, 2021

“TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT!”


In the Transformers Deck-Building Game, 1-5 players take on the roles of one of the mighty Autobots! Begin by exploring the Matrix, transforming between your different modes as you gain allies, find relics, and acquire technology to do battle with the Decepticons. But be warned! As your deck grows, more powerful Decepticons will rise up to challenge you.


Pre-order and get the bonus pack!

The Transformers Deck-Building Game can be played as a competitive or as a cooperative experience. This Core Set will begin your collection with everything needed to play, but the battle is far from over as playable Decepticons will be along before long to expand your game!

Pre-orders from our webstore will receive the Transformers Deck-Building Game Bonus Pack #1, featuring fan-favorite music lover Jazz as a playable character, as well as 4 additional cards for the main deck!

Be sure to join us in the new Transformers Tabletop Gamers group on Facebook to join the community and share your excitement for the game!

 

Sweet!

 

looks like mostly repurposed IDW interior art ~ Frenzy and Sunstreaker are Guido Guidi from All Hail Megatron...

I recognize Sideswipe (Su, perhaps?) unsure about Vortex and Jazz.

 

jazz i don't know but vortex is also from idw. the korean combaticon/chinese predacon arc.