- BGG rating
- 7.8
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past – Hero Pack: April O'Neil
- 2–5 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,642
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past
2016
Rules assistance for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past is a board game released in 2016 for 2–5 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Kevin Wilson and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling.
Expansions
About the game
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past is a scenario-driven campaign game that features story content from the IDW TMNT comic. One player takes on the role of the ultimate villain Shredder, while the others take the role of their favorite Turtle. The Turtle players battle their way through a series of 60-90 minute missions in which they develop their characters' strengths, fighting styles, and equipment along the way to create a lasting story arc. Fan-favorite characters like Casey Jones and Alopex appear throughout the missions as the Turtles call on their closest allies for help in battling their deadliest foes.
Designers
Publishers
- IDW Games
Questions and answers
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past supports 2–5 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 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past is 60–90 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 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past for ages 14 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.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past belongs to these categories: Fighting, Animals, and Comic Book / Strip. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling. 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 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past are: Kevin Wilson. 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 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past 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.