UNLUCKY DRAWS IN TCGS

Not all card games we love can live forever, here’s a few that have been consigned to the discard pile for good.

LORD OF THE RINGS TRADING CARD GAME (2001 TO 2007)

As one of the most beloved fantasy franchises across literature and cinema, it’s no surprise that there have been several attempts to bring it to the world of collectible card games. This was one of the more long-lasting attempts, using screenshots from the popular trilogy of movies for its card artwork. Seemingly, this game was enjoyed by its player base who have tried to keep it alive by various means beyond its cancellation in 2007.

Will it be missed?

There’s a good case for trying again with this one – it’s an incredible universe that plenty of people adore, and could lend itself well to some interesting mechanics!

CYBERPUNK COLLECTIBLE CARD GAME (2003 TO 2004)

Long before the hype-fuelled buildup to CD Projekt Red’s infamous triple-A video game adaptation of the classic tabletop series, there was also a collectible card game based on it that certainly… lasted a little while? Did anyone play this?

Will it be missed? Probably by someone.

TRANSFORMERS TRADING CARD GAME (2016 TO 2020)

It’s a shame that this game didn’t last longer, as it could have become something truly amazing with some minor tweaks. It represented Transformers as effectively as a card game could, even if it wasn’t entirely unique.

Will it be missed? Hardcore Transformers fans are wanting this one to return.