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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past has finally hit the market. Image Source: IDW.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past Now Available

by Justin W
written by Justin W

Earlier this year, fans were very excited to hear that IDW was planning an awesome new TMNT board game. After a successful Kickstarter, the company quickly began production on the game. Even so, we all knew that it would probably take a while before we saw this awesome new title on store shelves. Thankfully, Kickstarter supporters have finally received their copies and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past has officially hit the market. Heck, they even threw a launch party to celebrate the release of this shellraising new Ninja Turtles adventure!

The complete box art for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past. Image Source: IDW.

The complete box art for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past. Image Source: IDW.

At an average price of $70-$100, this isn’t exactly the cheapest board game you’ll ever buy. That being said, it is an incredibly detailed and intricate game that has been hand crafted specifically for the fans. Intended for audiences age 14 and up, this isn’t exactly a simplistic experience that younger fans will appreciate. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past was aimed mostly at older shellheads and a community of gamers who appreciate more complex, skill based board games. If you are looking for simple fun that the whole family can enjoy, this might not be the best option.

Although it might not be the perfect TMNT game for all fans, it’s definitely going to be an amazing adventure for those who enjoy a more nuanced gaming experience. Titles such as this typically carry a higher price tag, so it shouldn’t come as too big of a surprise that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past will cost you a lot more than Monopoly. Considering that this board game was crafted with the help of Kevin Wilson (creator of the Arkham Horror series), it’s safe to say that the journey is worth whatever price you may be asked to pay.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past may not be a game for everyone, but it’s definitely going to be a welcome sight for many shellheads and gamers alike. Although there was clearly a demand for this game, something tells me that they didn’t produce it in large numbers. With that in mind, you may want to consider picking up Shadows of the Past sooner rather than later. Here’s hoping that everyone who wants the board game manages to get a copy before it’s sold out!

Will you be buying Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past, or is this game a little too complex for your tastes? Share your opinions and plans either in the comments below or on Facebook/Twitter.

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Shadows of the Past Kickstarter Campaign Nears Completion

by Justin W
written by Justin W

By the time we had first written about this awesome crowdfunding project from IDW Games, it had already pretty much been funded. Now, as the campaign for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past nears completion, we can see what all of the stretch goals look like and start getting a sense for how the game will actually play. As a matter of fact, in addition to the listed stretch goals that have been met, IDW has also provided a video detailing what the gameplay will look like when we finally get our hands on Shadows of the Past.

It shouldn’t be too surprising to see that the game plays a lot like many modern board games, and that’s actually a good thing. One interesting dynamic thrown into the game is the fact that Raphael actually works on his own and gets more dice to work with than the rest of the turtles. This aspect of the game reflects not only his bad boy attitude, but also the fact that he tends to work alone whenever possible.

Shadows of the Past Kickstarter Campaign Nears Completion

That being said, this won’t stop him from helping out his brothers when he can, as his dice can actually be shared with Leo, Mikey and Donny. Unfortunately, he can’t and won’t use dice from his brothers, as he likes to work alone. We’ve mentioned before that this game was crafted by Kevin Wilson, the man behind the Arkham Horror series. Now we can seek his creativity flourish.

When it comes to stretch goals, it’s fair to say that they’ve really gone all out with this Kickstarter campaign. Not only have they added a lot of miniature figures to the base game, but they have also thrown in a lot of specialty miniatures and even signed lithographs for people who order “The Works” version. Miniatures such as Street Thug Gunners, Street Thug Brawlers, Foot Elite, Foot Bruisers, Old Hob and even Casey Jones have been added to the base game since the project first went live roughly a month ago. For fans who ordered The Works, you can expect to receive Bebop, Rocksteady, Splinter and a bunch of Mousers as well.

Casey Jones miniature for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past board game

In addition to the miniatures, they have also added a few new missions, maps and campaigns involving characters such as the Fugitoid. Each person who gets the game through Kickstarter will also receive a special variant Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic as well. This is likely to be a rarity, since it will no doubt be limited to the number of orders received through this campaign. In other words, if you’re a collector who is looking to get your hands on every TMNT comic, you might want to consider putting your bid in for this game as soon as possible. Keep in mind: stretch goal additions are Kickstarter exclusives, including the miniatures.

Splinter miniature for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past board game

There are only 3 days left until the Kickstarter campaign is completed, and they are only a few hundred backers away from adding even more content – most notably a Shredder villain sheet for The Works edition. Even if you’re not typically interested in board games, you have to admit that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past is shaping up to become something truly special. What do you think? Are you going to get this game when it comes out? Have you already backed the project? Let us know your thoughts either in the comments below or via your preferred social platform!

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New TMNT Board Game From IDW Gets Kickstarter Campaign

by Justin W
written by Justin W

Does anyone else remember playing the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles role playing game? It was initially released shortly after the comic book series first became a hit, and the game was fairly popular among fans of both the franchise and the role playing community. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness introduced a lot of crazy, interesting character and story concepts that made a comic series based on mutated teenage turtles look downright normal in comparison. As a matter of fact, it was popular enough to spawn a series of books with additional content that made the game even more ridiculous and awesome.

At the same time that the TMNT role playing game was gaining popularity, there was also a board game being developed based on the animated series. Sadly, this was pretty much the extent of the turtle’s influence on the board game and role playing industry, and we’ve since seen a bunch of random licensed products such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Monopoly released. There’s nothing wrong with releases like these, but the truth is that the turtles haven’t really enjoyed as much of a hardcore gaming experience in the arena of board games as they have when it comes to traditional role playing and video games. Thankfully, it would appear that the history of this beloved franchise is about to change in a big way.

Kevin Eastman presenting Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past

Recently, IDW Games published a Kickstarter project for a game called Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past. Based on the IDW comic series, this TMNT board game looks to be shaping up nicely, with a classic look and feel that is sure to attract a lot of hardcore shellheads. Oh, and did I mention that the game is being designed by Kevin Wilson? Fans of board games will more than likely be familiar with that name, because he is the man behind the Arkham Horror series. That’s right, IDW got one of the most notable board game designers to work on this project, and that should be enough to excite even fans who don’t usually play tabletop games.

As of writing this article, the Kickstarter project is already close to being funded. With 22 days left on Kickstarter, chances are that it won’t take much longer before this game is entirely crowdfunded by fans who have been dying for a Tabletop TMNT game like this for decades. Even after it gets fully funded, their current stretch goals seem to suggest that much of the extra funds provided will be used to create more miniatures for the game. In other words, if you want to see a game with more content and more stuff to do, don’t be shy about donating to the project even after they’ve reached their goal.

Kickstarter Exclusive copies of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past

At a price tag of $80, all 1,000 of their early bird rewards have already been claimed. However, you can still get in on the Kickstarter exclusive box for $90 right now, which guarantees a rare and exclusive first edition of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past. At the $150 level of donation, you’ll receive “The Works” version of the game, which comes in a box designed to look just like a pizza box. Even retailers can get a head start with this campaign, as they offer a discounted 6-pack at the $280 level!

This is probably one of the more interesting Kickstarter campaigns we’ve seen in recent memory, and it’s all thanks to the creative geniuses at IDW. If you can’t wait to get your hands on this awesome TMNT board game, donate to the campaign or share it with your friends to help spread the word about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past.

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