The magic of classic Disney characters, the fun of card games and -finally- the texts in Spanish: Disney Lorcana cards began to fill shelves a year ago, but there was one prerequisite to being able to play with them: you had to be able to get by in English, German, French or Italian. An impossible barrier? Starting this autumn, all you need to do is be able to read Spanish and be willing to have a good time.
Ravensburger has announced that it will publish the card game based on the Disney movie universes in Europe with the cards and rules fully translated into Spanish. More specifically, the set Disney Lorcana TCG Gatewaywhich will be translated as “Prelude”
Needless to say, these characters perfectly represent the range of Disney licenses throughout the company’s different eras. However, and according to the publisher specializing in board games and entertainment items, the idea is offer a gateway for both Disney fans and card game enthusiasts through a set that is accessible to players of any age and adaptable to all experience levels.
Along with the decks, the set of Disney Lorcana Prelude The translated version will include everything you need to start playing, including instructions, the board, damage counters, character pawns, and two booklets with tips and strategies for both younger and more experienced players. It’s a great starting point for gamers, Disney fans, and collectors. And what are your plans for the future? That’s the not so good news.
The first set in Spanish, the new ones in the language of Shakespeare
According to Ravensburger, the rest of the Disney Lorcana TCG theme decks and booster packs will not be replaced on the shelves and will continue to be available in English in Spanish territoryIn any case, it goes without saying that the plan is for the set that will be translated to serve as a hook to promote the card game and, we will not deny it, its translated edition is a real treat for Mickeymaniacs and lovers of the best Disney.
To date, four sets have been released titled (in English) The First ChapterRise of the Floodborn, Into the Inklands y Ursula’s Returnand the next big stage is expected, Shimmering Skieswill be launched in August in the United States with a view to being sold in Europe.
The Disney Lorcana card game is based on two pillars: mechanics designed for everyone and the timeless charm of Disney and its classics such as 101 Dalmatians or Merlin the Magician, the films of the celebrated Disney renaissance such as The Lion King, The Little Mermaid or Aladdin and also several of the recent hits, already digitally animated, such as Moana o Rompe Ralph!.
Competing with titans like Magic The Gathering or Pokémon cards is not easy. And despite the appeal of having unique illustrations created for the occasion, what will really sustain the project is its projection as a card game. In fact, it even has an official competitive circuit, Disney Lorcana TCG Challengewhich takes place in both Europe and the United States.
In any case, if you were waiting for a sign or for the stars to align to start getting the Disney Lorcana cards, here you have it.
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