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Cartooner: The Fast & Furious Game of Drawing Comics - Party Anime Card Game for Family, Adults, and Children (1-8 Players, Age 12+) - Japanime Games

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Cartooner: The Fast & Furious Game of Drawing Comics - Party Anime Card Game for Family, Adults, and Children (1-8 Players, Age 12+) - Japanime Games

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Unleash your imagination and dive headfirst into a high-speed creative challenge where comics and chaos collide! Cartooner invites players of all artistic levels to sketch wild stories in a fast-paced game that rewards quick thinking, storytelling, and originality—not just drawing skills.

In each round, you’ll race against the clock to turn quirky themes into unique comic strips. One moment you might be drawing time-traveling pirates, the next—romantic robots or disaster-prone dinosaurs! As the rounds evolve, unexpected twists shake up the game with new trends to follow and challenges to tackle. Fame points are your currency, but creativity is your true weapon.

With support for solo play and up to 8 players, Cartooner is perfect for families, parties, classrooms, or game nights with friends. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just love making others laugh, every player finishes with a personal comic that captures their wild journey through ink, humor, and imagination. It’s storytelling like you’ve never drawn before!

136 Theme Cards

52 Trend Cards

160 Fame Tokens

64 Comic Pages

Protective Packaging

Manufacturer: Japanime Games

Year Manufactured: 2018

Item Weight: 2.16 pounds

Item UPC: 9780983989332

Cartooner is a new experience in drawing games, a game that combines storytelling and drawing. It's like Once Upon a Time, plus Pictionary, with story prompts inspired by popular and quirky comic themes and trends. While this is a game about drawing, it's not a game in which the best artist wins, as your strategy and ability to adapt quickly matters much more. Points are awarded for strategy and following the rules, not artistic ability. However, if you are an artist, it is undeniable that Cartooner can be a great companion for you as well. A solo mode has been designed just for that.

The game unfolds in four rounds that build in intensity, each lasting five minutes. Your goal is to get the most fame points at each round using a combination of your theme cards and the fleeting market trends that are valid only for one round. In the end, the player with the most fame wins…but every player walks away with a comic of their creation.

Rounds two through four introduce an element of strategy: Trend Cards. Each Trend Card gives you new ways to earn Fame points for that round. Unlike personal Themes, Trend Cards represent the market and affect every player in the game. Your fickle readers may want you to inject Superheroes, Funny Animals, Medical drama, Disaster stories, Mystery, Romance, or any one of 52 Trends into your story. It's every artist's dilemma: stick to your original story, or sell out for Fame?

Each round brings more Panels to draw and Trends to chase. Plus, each round has more Fame in play than the round before, so the outcome is up in the air until the very end.

When the final round ends, the winner is the one with the most Fame Tokens, but every player ends the game with their comic.

With literally hundreds of thousands of possible combinations of story prompts, you'll never run out of ideas.

Start by drawing three theme cards at random to determine what your comic will be about. Will your comic involve Dinosaurs, Secret Hideouts, and Car Chases? Werewolves, Obnoxious Coworkers and The Desire to Be Famous? Or Pirates, Blobs and The Last Human on Earth? When time is up, follow these simple rules to score the game:

  • Rule 1: You get 1 Fame point for each Theme you express in your comic in a way the other players can recognize by drawing it or writing it in a word balloon.
  • Rule 2: You get 2 Fame for drawing something in every Panel, no matter how simple.
  • Rule 3: You get 2 more Fame for keeping it succinct by using three or fewer Word Balloons on the page. It's that easy.

Japanime Games Products, a leading name in the world of tabletop gaming, presents a captivating selection of officially licensed games and accessories inspired by Japanese pop culture. With a focus on bringing the excitement of Japanese anime and manga to the gaming community, Japanime Games offers an array of board games, card games, and other tabletop experiences that showcase the creativity and storytelling found in beloved Japanese media. From engaging strategy games to immersive deck-building experiences, Japanime Games Products cater to enthusiasts who seek to bring the thrilling worlds of anime and manga to their tabletops. As a retailer, we are delighted to offer Japanime Games Products, providing fans with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich storytelling and strategic gameplay inspired by Japanese pop culture.

Renowned for its dedication to quality and innovation, Japanime Games has earned a global reputation among tabletop gaming enthusiasts. The company collaborates closely with various game designers and licensors to ensure that each product not only resonates authentically with the fan base but also upholds the high standards set by intellectual property owners. This commitment to both creative expression and compliance positions Japanime Games as a trusted destination for fans looking to experience the excitement of tabletop gaming with officially licensed products. As a retailer, we take pride in offering Japanime Games' meticulously crafted items, providing tabletop gaming enthusiasts with the opportunity to enhance their collections and enjoy the immersive worlds of anime and manga through engaging and officially licensed gameplay.



product-benefitsDynamic storytelling meets quick sketching challenges: Each game session pushes players to think fast and adapt, turning ideas into comics in timed creative rounds.

product-benefitsTheme and trend card mechanics keep gameplay fresh: Randomized prompts and shifting objectives ensure every round delivers new twists and storytelling opportunities.

product-benefitsAccessible fun for artists and non-artists alike: No art skills required—strategy, humor, and storytelling take center stage over technical drawing talent.

product-benefitsSupports solo mode and group play up to 8 players: Flexible setup makes it ideal for parties, classrooms, or relaxed solo sketching with optional creative goals.

product-benefitsBuild a personal comic across four rapid-fire rounds: Players craft their own mini-comic from evolving themes and trends, resulting in a truly custom story every time.

product-benefitsStrategic fame point system rewards creativity: Earn points for expressiveness, panel completion, and clever use of word balloons, keeping everyone focused and engaged.

product-benefitsHundreds of possible combinations keep it replayable: From Superheroes to Slapstick, endless card combos mean you’ll never draw the same story twice.

product-benefitsPerfect fusion of drawing game and anime-inspired humor: Infused with playful pop culture and comic energy, ideal for fans of manga, cartoons, and creative games.

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Unleash your imagination and dive headfirst into a high-speed creative challenge where comics and chaos collide! Cartooner invites players of all artistic levels to sketch wild stories in a fast-paced game that rewards quick thinking, storytelling, and originality—not just drawing skills.

In each round, you’ll race against the clock to turn quirky themes into unique comic strips. One moment you might be drawing time-traveling pirates, the next—romantic robots or disaster-prone dinosaurs! As the rounds evolve, unexpected twists shake up the game with new trends to follow and challenges to tackle. Fame points are your currency, but creativity is your true weapon.

With support for solo play and up to 8 players, Cartooner is perfect for families, parties, classrooms, or game nights with friends. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just love making others laugh, every player finishes with a personal comic that captures their wild journey through ink, humor, and imagination. It’s storytelling like you’ve never drawn before!

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Cartooner is a new experience in drawing games, a game that combines storytelling and drawing. It's like Once Upon a Time, plus Pictionary, with story prompts inspired by popular and quirky comic themes and trends. While this is a game about drawing, it's not a game in which the best artist wins, as your strategy and ability to adapt quickly matters much more. Points are awarded for strategy and following the rules, not artistic ability. However, if you are an artist, it is undeniable that Cartooner can be a great companion for you as well. A solo mode has been designed just for that.

The game unfolds in four rounds that build in intensity, each lasting five minutes. Your goal is to get the most fame points at each round using a combination of your theme cards and the fleeting market trends that are valid only for one round. In the end, the player with the most fame wins…but every player walks away with a comic of their creation.

Rounds two through four introduce an element of strategy: Trend Cards. Each Trend Card gives you new ways to earn Fame points for that round. Unlike personal Themes, Trend Cards represent the market and affect every player in the game. Your fickle readers may want you to inject Superheroes, Funny Animals, Medical drama, Disaster stories, Mystery, Romance, or any one of 52 Trends into your story. It's every artist's dilemma: stick to your original story, or sell out for Fame?

Each round brings more Panels to draw and Trends to chase. Plus, each round has more Fame in play than the round before, so the outcome is up in the air until the very end.

When the final round ends, the winner is the one with the most Fame Tokens, but every player ends the game with their comic.

With literally hundreds of thousands of possible combinations of story prompts, you'll never run out of ideas.

Start by drawing three theme cards at random to determine what your comic will be about. Will your comic involve Dinosaurs, Secret Hideouts, and Car Chases? Werewolves, Obnoxious Coworkers and The Desire to Be Famous? Or Pirates, Blobs and The Last Human on Earth? When time is up, follow these simple rules to score the game:

  • Rule 1: You get 1 Fame point for each Theme you express in your comic in a way the other players can recognize by drawing it or writing it in a word balloon.
  • Rule 2: You get 2 Fame for drawing something in every Panel, no matter how simple.
  • Rule 3: You get 2 more Fame for keeping it succinct by using three or fewer Word Balloons on the page. It's that easy.

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Manufacturer: Japanime Games

Year Manufacturered : 2018

Item Weight: 2.16 pounds

Item UPC: 9780983989332

Box Contents

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136 Theme Cards

52 Trend Cards

160 Fame Tokens

64 Comic Pages

Protective Packaging

About Japanime Games

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Japanime Games Products, a leading name in the world of tabletop gaming, presents a captivating selection of officially licensed games and accessories inspired by Japanese pop culture. With a focus on bringing the excitement of Japanese anime and manga to the gaming community, Japanime Games offers an array of board games, card games, and other tabletop experiences that showcase the creativity and storytelling found in beloved Japanese media. From engaging strategy games to immersive deck-building experiences, Japanime Games Products cater to enthusiasts who seek to bring the thrilling worlds of anime and manga to their tabletops. As a retailer, we are delighted to offer Japanime Games Products, providing fans with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich storytelling and strategic gameplay inspired by Japanese pop culture.

Renowned for its dedication to quality and innovation, Japanime Games has earned a global reputation among tabletop gaming enthusiasts. The company collaborates closely with various game designers and licensors to ensure that each product not only resonates authentically with the fan base but also upholds the high standards set by intellectual property owners. This commitment to both creative expression and compliance positions Japanime Games as a trusted destination for fans looking to experience the excitement of tabletop gaming with officially licensed products. As a retailer, we take pride in offering Japanime Games' meticulously crafted items, providing tabletop gaming enthusiasts with the opportunity to enhance their collections and enjoy the immersive worlds of anime and manga through engaging and officially licensed gameplay.



product-benefits Dynamic storytelling meets quick sketching challenges: Each game session pushes players to think fast and adapt, turning ideas into comics in timed creative rounds.

product-benefits Theme and trend card mechanics keep gameplay fresh: Randomized prompts and shifting objectives ensure every round delivers new twists and storytelling opportunities.

product-benefits Accessible fun for artists and non-artists alike: No art skills required—strategy, humor, and storytelling take center stage over technical drawing talent.

product-benefits Supports solo mode and group play up to 8 players: Flexible setup makes it ideal for parties, classrooms, or relaxed solo sketching with optional creative goals.

product-benefits Build a personal comic across four rapid-fire rounds: Players craft their own mini-comic from evolving themes and trends, resulting in a truly custom story every time.

product-benefits Strategic fame point system rewards creativity: Earn points for expressiveness, panel completion, and clever use of word balloons, keeping everyone focused and engaged.

product-benefits Hundreds of possible combinations keep it replayable: From Superheroes to Slapstick, endless card combos mean you’ll never draw the same story twice.

product-benefits Perfect fusion of drawing game and anime-inspired humor: Infused with playful pop culture and comic energy, ideal for fans of manga, cartoons, and creative games.

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