Sanrio, the brand known for Hello Kitty as well as character brands such as Kuromi, My Melody and Cinnamoroll, is partnering with gaming startup MetaZoo Games. The two are launching their first trading card game using MetaZoo’s first trading card game, MetaZoo: Cryptid Nation, to create a truly interactive experience.
The introductory set is called Kuromi’s Cryptid Festival and will feature over 100 unique cards. Players will accompany perennial favorite Sanrio characters on a journey through a Kuromi-inspired festival that seemingly appears out of nowhere. During the game, players will encounter MetaZoo Cryptid creatures, learn more about large-scale cryptids, and benefit from traversing universes. Furthermore, MetaZoo features a number of special, interactive, “4th wall” effects that allow players to interact with their environment to strengthen their cards and enhance the gameplay experience. MetaZoo: Cryptid Nation is a Cryptid-themed TCG for 2-6 people where players take on the role of the Spellcaster. Each deck of cards represents a Spellbook from which one can cast Spells, summon Artifacts, and form Contracts with Crypts for combat.
“Our partnership with Sanrio will open doors and expose a new audience of girls and young women to the trading card community,” said Andy Mourat, president of MetaZoo Games LLC . “This new collection is a labor of love from our female artists, delivering an interactive world that girls will love and unlike anything ever experienced before in trading card catalog.”
Each booster box contains a total of 36 booster packs with 12 cards each, for a total of 432 cute cards per box pack. Additionally, fans and players can purchase individual packs with Sanrio promotional cards, unique booster packs, and themed metal coins. These cards first debuted at New York Comic Con at a Kuromi festival-themed booth, allowing fans to join the festival in real life and experience some amazing artwork in the process. that program. Those at the convention can pre-order the cards, but anyone can pre-order the set online.
The film is scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Kuromi’s Cryptid Carnival booster box ($140) and pill blister pack ($5) will be available on MetaZoo’s website. To purchase in person, you can visit Walmart, Hot Topic, Claire’s and other major retailers as well as local trading card stores.
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