- BGG rating
- 7.3
Transformers Deck-Building Game: Bonus Pack 1
- 1–5 players
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,348
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Transformers Deck-Building Game
2021
Rules assistance for Transformers Deck-Building Game
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- 1–5 players
- 45–90 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.8/5
For 1 player
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Transformers Deck-Building Game is a board game released in 2021 for 1–5 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Matt Hyra and Dan Blanchett and its main mechanics are Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Transformers Deck-Building Game: Bonus Pack 2
- 1–5 players
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Transformers Deck-Building Game: Bonus Pack 3
- 1–5 players
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Transformers Deck-Building Game: Bonus Pack 4
- 1–5 players
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Transformers Deck-Building Game: Dawn of the Dinobots
- 1–5 players
- 45–90 min
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Transformers Deck-Building Game: Infiltration Protocol
- 1–5 players
- 45–90 min
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 8.6
Transformers Deck-Building Game: Bonus Pack 5
- 1–5 players
- 30–70 min
- 2023
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Transformers Deck-Building Game: Bonus Pack 6
- 2023
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Transformers Deck-Building Game: Clash of the Combiners
- 1–5 players
- 45–90 min
- 2023
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Transformers Deck-Building Game: Bonus Pack 7
- 1–5 players
- 30–70 min
- 2024
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Transformers Deck-Building Game: Chaos Unleashed
- 1–4 players
- 45–90 min
- 2024
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About the game
Transform and roll out! 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 Transformers Deck-Building Game, you 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. Transformers Deck-Building Game can be played competitively or as a co-operative 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. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Gen-X Games (GenX)
- Renegade Game Studios
Questions and answers
Transformers Deck-Building Game supports 1–5 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 Transformers Deck-Building Game is 45–90 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 Transformers Deck-Building Game for ages 13 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.
Transformers Deck-Building Game has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Transformers Deck-Building Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Comic Book / Strip, 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 Transformers Deck-Building Game are: Matt Hyra and Dan Blanchett. 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 Transformers 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.