Summary
TheCall of Dutyfranchise will be growing even larger with the announcement of a new board game based on the long-running first-person shooter franchise. For 20 yearsCall of Dutyhas entertained millions of gamersall over the world with its action-packed gameplay, and now fans who are also board games aficionados will get to experience the franchise in a whole new light.
Since the firstCall of Dutygame was released back in 2003, nearly countless entries in the franchise have followed, turningCall of Dutyinto one of the most successful first-person shooter franchises in gaming history. For two decades many different gamers have flocked to these games, and new generations of gamers are still discovering the franchise, expanding its reach even further. With all this success across different consoles and generations,Call of Dutyhas shown no signs of slowing down, and a recent announcement about a planned board game centered around the franchise is a perfect example of that continuing growth.
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Starting on August 1, the official Kickstarter campaign to raise money forCall of Duty: The Board Gamewill go live, signaling a new chapter in the franchise. Published by Arcane Wonders, this board game would be a new take on theCall of Dutygameplay players are familiar with, giving fans a fresh take on the property. Although this is a different take onCall of Duty, Arcane Wonders promises many fan favorite features.
Not only will the board game feature iconic maps like Shoot House and Standoff, but fans can also expect to play as operators like Ghost Riley and Captain Price. Players will be able to choose from their favorite weapons and items while building a unique custom combat deck before getting wrapped up in the action. The official website for the game promises intense choices when it comes to tactics, challenging players to approach battles in the most effective way possible. If this board game meets its planned Kickstarter fund, it will be anuntraditional approach toCall of Duty, which could be a fun change of pace for some players.
The game’s official website states that more details will be released closer to the launch of the Kickstarter, which is creeping closer each day, so it will be exciting to get more information about this unique take onCall of Duty. After backers of the campaign receive their copies of the board game, Arcane Wonders also plans on putting the game in retail stores, bringing thisall-newCall of Dutyexperienceto an even larger audience.
