While most people’s trading card collections feature Pokémon or Magic the Gathering, Universal is introducing a new kind of game for horror fans, and they’re bringing one of our favorite slashers to life with it. Spin master has announced that Jason Voorhees will be a part of the upcoming trading card game Hellbreak, pitting classic monsters against one another to become the ultimate champion of terror.
Much like Pokémon, where players can collect creatures to battle against one another, Hellbreak will allow players to bring together a team of Universal Monsters from across the studio’s history, pitting them against one another in the “Monster Sandbox,” where they can fight to the bitter end. In partnership with Jason Universe, the Friday the 13th villain joins a lineup that already includes Dracula, The Bride of Frankenstein, the Headless Horseman, and even Bruce the shark from Jaws.
“From the start, Hellbreak was built to bring together the icons that define the genre, and it simply wouldn't feel complete without Jason,” said Spin Master’s Doug Wadleigh. “His addition to the first set marks a major milestone for the game and for fans who have been waiting to see these legends collide.”
Developed in collaboration with Ghost Galaxy, Hellbreak will be featured at this weekend’s Gen Con in Indianapolis from July 30 to August 2, where attendees can visit Booth #2727 to preview the game and even get a chance to play it before anyone else.
“Hellbreak was designed to feel dangerous, cinematic, and endlessly replayable,” said Christian T. Petersen, the game’s lead designer. “Every monster, mechanic, and aspect is built to create unforgettable and terrifying moments at the table — the kind players will be talking about long after the match ends.”
No release date has been announced for Hellbreak. For more information, you can check out the game’s website.
