Hellbreak is a new horror trading card game where "legendary monsters clash in brutal head-to-head battles." We've previously seen cards that feature characters from the Universal Monsters, like Dracula and the Bride of Frankenstein, and now it's been officially announced that Jason Voorhees will joining the tabletop carnage:
"Jason Voorhees, the iconic villain from the Friday the 13th franchise, is joining Hellbreak, the upcoming horror trading card game from Spin Master, Ghost Galaxy and Universal Products & Experiences. As the latest monster to enter the game, Horror, Inc.'s Jason joins a growing roster of genre legends.
The addition marks another major horror franchise joining Hellbreak's expanding universe, bringing one of the most feared names to the tabletop.
'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 Doug Wadleigh, Spin Master's President of Toys. '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.'
'Unleashing Jason to battle horror legends in fast and bloody tabletop fights is a first-of-its-kind moment for the franchise,' said Horror, Inc. Executive Vice President Robbie Barsamian. 'Hellbreak lets fans choose from Friday the 13: The Game and Jason Universe favorites to go head-to-head with opponents.'
Developed in collaboration with Ghost Galaxy, Hellbreak is a horror trading card game where legendary monsters clash in brutal head-to-head battles. Hellbreak will be featured at Gen Con from July 30 – August 2 at booth number 2727 with opportunities to preview and play."
After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
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