
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,791
- BGG rating
- 7.8
DC Deck-Building Game: Dark Nights – Metal
- 2–5 players
- 45–75 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2020

2017
Rules assistance for Cartoon Network Crossover Crisis: Animation Annihilation Deck-Building Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Cartoon Network Crossover Crisis: Animation Annihilation Deck-Building Game is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Matt Hyra and Matt Dunn and its main mechanics are Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
The calamity continues with the latest Cartoon Network Crossover Crisis game! Animation Annihilation is a standalone game and 100% compatible with 2016's Cartoon Network Crossover Crisis Deck-Building Game. New to the party are heroes and rivals from Cartoon Network's past and present hit shows like Powerpuff Girls, Adventure Time, Uncle Grandpa, Cow and Chicken, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, and Ed, Edd n Eddy.
Cartoon Network Crossover Crisis: Animation Annihilation Deck-Building Game supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Cartoon Network Crossover Crisis: Animation Annihilation Deck-Building Game is 30–45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Cartoon Network Crossover Crisis: Animation Annihilation Deck-Building Game for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Cartoon Network Crossover Crisis: Animation Annihilation Deck-Building Game has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Cartoon Network Crossover Crisis: Animation Annihilation Deck-Building Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Cartoon Network Crossover Crisis: Animation Annihilation Deck-Building Game are: Matt Hyra and Matt Dunn. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Cartoon Network Crossover Crisis: Animation Annihilation Deck-Building Game as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.