Teenage mutant ninja/hero turtles board games

lilonardo · 08-02-2005, 03:03 AM

I am aware that there are 2 (classic) "Teenage mutant ninja turtles" Board games:

Pizza power game (American)
The power game (British)

I have seen pictures of both of them, and the pieces (especially the pizza slices) look different

are the 2 games both the same game with different looking pieces or are they 2 different games?

*tmntman* · 08-02-2005, 05:40 AM

There is also a third game, TMNT and the Tower of Doom. Though I suppose you might not consider that to be a traditional board game, more in line with Mouse Trap or Mountain Climber in that it used 3D constructs in the game play. I don't know if it was ever available in the US, my copy came from Canada.

jestergoblin · 08-02-2005, 06:23 AM

I'm almost positive the tower was released in the states.

The one with the marble turtles and all the swords, right?

*tmntman* · 08-02-2005, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jestergoblin

I'm almost positive the tower was released in the states.

The one with the marble turtles and all the swords, right?

That's the one. It may very well have been available here in the states. But in my Ebay trolling days I usually saw it show up from Canadian sellers and I don't recall ever seeing it as a kid.

jestergoblin · 08-02-2005, 09:46 AM

Well, I live in Maine so it could have easily gotten over to me from there.

aramconbrat · 08-02-2005, 04:50 PM

Just today I came across a board game called

Ready for Battle Game

It too is a vintage TMNT game but it seems to be made for a young audience. It was the first one I came across in my travels though! I bought it if you want photos. It is by RoseArt so I don't imagine it is that hard to find. It had an old Kmart price tag on it too!

*Weapon X* · 08-02-2005, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by aramconbrat

Just today I came across a board game called

Ready for Battle Game

This little gem.

I had this as a kid, I have no Idea what happened to it though.

aramconbrat · 08-02-2005, 05:08 PM

Yeah... That would be it... Not a "great" game itself, but always a great addition to an evergrowing collection...

It was about a buck and complete!

*cowabunga14* · 08-03-2005, 01:02 PM

That game looks like it might've been fun. The only TMNT board games I have seen are the tabletop RPGs. I wouldn't classify those as board games though. Has anoyone played the tabletop RPGs? They like look they might be fun.

lilonardo · 08-04-2005, 03:36 AM

these other turtles board games I am hearing about are music to my ears!

Anyway, sorry to be rude, but in answer to my question:

are "pizza power game" and "the power game" 2 different games or both the same game but with different looking pieces?

DonatelloDomeHead31 · 06-14-2011, 10:21 PM

I believe this is an image of the Pizza Power Board Game (American). I remembering playing this when I was young. I'm sure its posted in another thread, but here it is:

*pannoni1* · 03-09-2012, 05:42 AM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TEENAGE-MUTA...item4842e368e4

I have seen no information about this game, and any Britons who have played it should make a comparison to the Power Game, along with some instructions on how to play. It doesn't look like the game lasts that long, though I wonder what the manhole spaces and Shredder spaces do to each player. You can also clearly see they censored Mike's nunchucks on this box with a rope. It also looks like April plays damsel in distress in this game as well as though it's hard to make out the instructions, it seems to mention to place that token near the end.

JaffleMan · 03-10-2012, 01:56 AM

Someone on the board here I think had a Polish version of the pizza power game with completely different artwork. It looked amazing.

There is also a toltoys version which is near identical to the US/UK release.

turtles_kolektor · 03-10-2012, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JaffleMan

Someone on the board here I think had a Polish version of the pizza power game with completely different artwork. It looked amazing.

There is also a toltoys version which is near identical to the US/UK release.

That was me i believe

But it is not in polish, it's british i think (Hero instead of Ninja)
And this game does not = Pizza Power Game US.

Couple of pics are on my website here: http://kolektor.npx.pl/photogallery.php?photo_id=193

And this is the box art:

And also there is a Finnish version of pizza power game:

juxtapose519 · 03-10-2012, 08:40 PM

Holy hell! I remember that Tower of Doom game!!! SO AWESOME. Damn, I wish I still had it.

*Discogod* · 03-11-2012, 04:33 AM

Yeah, the UK "The Power Game" is quite different to the US "Pizza Power Game". The UK version's a nightmare to play, overly complicated and conveluted - I don't remember ever getting through a whole game...

*Drose18* · 03-11-2012, 07:56 AM

Theres a 2003 one.

*Mr._Mutant_Man* · 03-11-2012, 11:50 AM

I know there was a Ninja Turtles trading card game. Not quite the same thing. I don't think they ever made any additional sets, though.

I would love to see another Ninja Turtles card game. Trading card games seem to be on their way out except for Magic, but instead there are "living" card games which are the same general idea, except instead of randomized packs there's a new set every few months.

turtles_kolektor · 03-11-2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr._Mutant_Man

I know there was a Ninja Turtles trading card game. Not quite the same thing. I don't think they ever made any additional sets, though.

I would love to see another Ninja Turtles card game. Trading card games seem to be on their way out except for Magic, but instead there are "living" card games which are the same general idea, except instead of randomized packs there's a new set every few months.

I think you mean this game:

*Mr._Mutant_Man* · 03-11-2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by turtles_kolektor

I think you mean this game:

Spoiler:

That's the one. There are also booster packs for increasing your collection and changing the decks, so that it will hopefully be a different game each time.

08-02-2005, 03:03 AM	#1
lilonardo Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 293	Teenage mutant ninja/hero turtles board games I am aware that there are 2 (classic) "Teenage mutant ninja turtles" Board games: Pizza power game (American) The power game (British) I have seen pictures of both of them, and the pieces (especially the pizza slices) look different are the 2 games both the same game with different looking pieces or are they 2 different games? __________________ http://leodonraphmike.tripod.com

08-02-2005, 05:40 AM	#2
tmntman Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,444	There is also a third game, TMNT and the Tower of Doom. Though I suppose you might not consider that to be a traditional board game, more in line with Mouse Trap or Mountain Climber in that it used 3D constructs in the game play. I don't know if it was ever available in the US, my copy came from Canada. __________________ Check out my site at http://www.tmnttoys.com/ or follow me on Twitter, @TMNTtoys

08-03-2005, 01:02 PM	#9
cowabunga14 Lover of Weird Things Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 4,014	That game looks like it might've been fun. The only TMNT board games I have seen are the tabletop RPGs. I wouldn't classify those as board games though. Has anoyone played the tabletop RPGs? They like look they might be fun. __________________ How can something so beautiful shine on something so dreadful?

08-04-2005, 03:36 AM	#10
lilonardo Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 293	these other turtles board games I am hearing about are music to my ears! Anyway, sorry to be rude, but in answer to my question: are "pizza power game" and "the power game" 2 different games or both the same game but with different looking pieces? __________________ http://leodonraphmike.tripod.com

06-14-2011, 10:21 PM	#11
DonatelloDomeHead31 Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Helping Casey Jones fix the Pick-Up Truck Posts: 877	I believe this is an image of the Pizza Power Board Game (American). I remembering playing this when I was young. I'm sure its posted in another thread, but here it is: __________________ Donatello: Pork rind. Donatello: Yeah, a few inquiries. Donatello: Turtles don't migrate, Raph. Birds do! Donatello: Have you seen the way this guy drives? Donatello: 0.00000003%! Donatello: I don't know, but it doesn't look good...

08-02-2005, 06:23 AM	#3
jestergoblin Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,130	I'm almost positive the tower was released in the states. The one with the marble turtles and all the swords, right?

08-02-2005, 09:46 AM	#5
jestergoblin Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,130	Well, I live in Maine so it could have easily gotten over to me from there.

08-02-2005, 04:50 PM	#6
aramconbrat Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 417	Just today I came across a board game called Ready for Battle Game It too is a vintage TMNT game but it seems to be made for a young audience. It was the first one I came across in my travels though! I bought it if you want photos. It is by RoseArt so I don't imagine it is that hard to find. It had an old Kmart price tag on it too!

08-02-2005, 05:08 PM	#8
aramconbrat Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 417	Yeah... That would be it... Not a "great" game itself, but always a great addition to an evergrowing collection... It was about a buck and complete!

03-09-2012, 05:42 AM	#12
pannoni1 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,447	UK Release: "The Search For Shredder Game" http://www.ebay.com/itm/TEENAGE-MUTA...item4842e368e4 I have seen no information about this game, and any Britons who have played it should make a comparison to the Power Game, along with some instructions on how to play. It doesn't look like the game lasts that long, though I wonder what the manhole spaces and Shredder spaces do to each player. You can also clearly see they censored Mike's nunchucks on this box with a rope. It also looks like April plays damsel in distress in this game as well as though it's hard to make out the instructions, it seems to mention to place that token near the end. __________________ http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...d.php?t=37065- MY WANT LIST TMNT FAN CLUB LINK: http://sot.ag/gCjK/ 30 years of Turtle Power! Last edited by pannoni1; 03-09-2012 at 05:55 AM.

03-10-2012, 01:56 AM	#13
JaffleMan Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portarlington, Vic Australia Posts: 761	Someone on the board here I think had a Polish version of the pizza power game with completely different artwork. It looked amazing. There is also a toltoys version which is near identical to the US/UK release. __________________

03-10-2012, 08:40 PM	#15
juxtapose519 Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London, ON Posts: 176	Holy hell! I remember that Tower of Doom game!!! SO AWESOME. Damn, I wish I still had it. __________________ Collection \| Trade

03-11-2012, 04:33 AM	#16
Discogod Resolutely Analogue. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 1,707	Yeah, the UK "The Power Game" is quite different to the US "Pizza Power Game". The UK version's a nightmare to play, overly complicated and conveluted - I don't remember ever getting through a whole game...

03-11-2012, 07:56 AM	#17
Drose18 The Catalina Wine Mixer Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,767	Theres a 2003 one.

03-11-2012, 11:50 AM	#18
Mr._Mutant_Man Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,340	I know there was a Ninja Turtles trading card game. Not quite the same thing. I don't think they ever made any additional sets, though. I would love to see another Ninja Turtles card game. Trading card games seem to be on their way out except for Magic, but instead there are "living" card games which are the same general idea, except instead of randomized packs there's a new set every few months.