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'''''Rayman: The Board Game''''' is an upcoming ''[[Rayman (series)|Rayman]]''-themed board game designed by Maxime Tardif and FLYOS. It was announced in April 2024 and is set for release in September 2024.<ref>Official website for ''RAYMAN® The Board Game'', https://www.raymanboardgame.com/</ref>
{{Game
| name = Rayman: The Board Game
| image = [[File:Rayman-boardgame-box.png|center|320px|Rayman: The Board Game]]
| published by = FLYOS
| designed by = Maxime Tardif, Thomas Filippi, Gary Paitre
| release date = Kickstarter campaign to begin in September 2024
| genre = Board game
| gameplay mode = 1-4 players
}}


While there is no crowdfunding element currently active, the game is also listed on Kickstarter. Whether this indicates crowdfunding in the future, or is some other form of partnership is not yet known.<ref>Kickstarter page for ''RAYMAN® The Board Game'', https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/flyosgames/rayman-the-board-game</ref>
'''''Rayman: The Board Game''''' is an upcoming ''[[Rayman (series)|Rayman]]''-themed board game designed by Maxime Tardif and FLYOS. It was announced in April 2024 and is set to be available on Kickstarter in September 2024.<ref>Official website for ''Rayman: The Board Game'', https://www.raymanboardgame.com/</ref><ref name="kickstarter">Kickstarter, ''RAYMAN® The Board Game'', https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/flyosgames/rayman-the-board-game</ref>


The game will allow for one to four players, and its goal is advertised as follows: "Team up with your favorite heroes in an epic race, dodging dangers and saving the [[Teensie]]s!" It is set to include five figures: [[Rayman]], [[Globox]], a [[Grand Minimus]], [[Barbara]] and [[Murfy]].
The game will allow for one to four players, and appears to be almost exclusively themed after ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. It is set to include five figures: [[Rayman]], [[Globox]], a [[Grand Minimus]], [[Barbara]] and [[Murfy]].
 
==Announcement and development==
''Rayman: The Board Game'' was announced in April 2024 and set for release in the third quarter of 2024 via the website raymanboardgame.com, with its goal advertised as follows: "Team up with your favorite heroes in an epic race, dodging dangers and saving the [[Teensie]]s!". At the time, it was said that the game would allow for two to five players.<ref>Official website for ''RAYMAN® The Board Game'' (via archive.org), https://web.archive.org/web/20240415173842/https://www.raymanboardgame.com/</ref> Box art for the game was revealed at the same time, with figures of [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]].


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Rayman-the-board-game-prototype-1.webp|"Some of the game components" as shared by a FLYOS community manager prior to the game's release
In June 2024, the game was listed on Kickstarter<ref name="kickstarter"></ref> and the number of players changed from two to five to one to four.
Rayman-the-board-game-prototype-2.webp|"A few cards for Grand Minimus" as shared by a FLYOS community manager prior to the game's release
 
Rayman-the-board-game-prototype-3.webp|"Tokens on the board" as shared by a FLYOS community manager prior to the game's release
In July 2024, the figures of [[Barbara]] and a [[Grand Minimus]] were revealed, and those of [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] updated.<ref>X, @FlyosGames, https://x.com/FlyosGames/status/1811037743901811130, « Here's a first look at the new figures for Rayman The Board Game. This 1-4 player race is being co-designed by Maxime Tardif and will be offer high replayability. Be sure to register on Kickstarter to stay up to date. »</ref><ref>X, @FlyosGames, https://x.com/FlyosGames/status/1811407597385261202, « Here's a first look at the new figures for Rayman The Board Game. This 1-4 player race is being co-designed by Maxime Tardif and will be offer high replayability. Be sure to register on Kickstarter to stay up to date. »</ref> FLYOS then went on to share videos of the figures for [[Globox]],<ref>X, @FlyosGames, https://x.com/FlyosGames/status/1813240338892333261, « He's Rayman's best friend and a charming inhabitant of the Glade of Dreams. Globox will be one of the playable characters in Rayman The Board Game, coming to Kickstarter this September. Sign up now to stay updated! »</ref> [[Barbara]],<ref>X, @FlyosGames, https://x.com/FlyosGames/status/1813951868059468233, « She's a fierce warrior princess, ready to join the action. Barbara is one of the characters you'll play as in  Rayman The Board Game. Available this September on Kickstarter. Sing up now to stay up to date. »</ref> the [[Grand Minimus]]<ref>X, @FlyosGames, https://x.com/FlyosGames/status/1816115915710255442, « He is one of the Teensies’ kings, a celestial enchanter, and a beacon of cosmic elegance. Grand Minimus is a playable character in Rayman The Board Game. Coming this September to Kickstarter »</ref> and [[Rayman]],<ref>X, @FlyosGames, https://x.com/FlyosGames/status/1818348008616099950, « Play as the iconic hero with no arms or legs in Rayman The Board Game! Compete against your friends and dive into thrilling races with style! Coming this September to Kickstarter! »</ref> complete with short descriptions, while also revealing that the game would be available on Kickstarter in September 2024.
 
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RaymanBoardGame 4Minis 2.jpg|The new figures
Rayman-boardgame-3.png|Box art with the new figures
Rayman-board-game-Globox-figure.jpg|Detailed view of [[Globox]]'s figure
Rayman-board-game-Barbara-figure.jpg|Detailed view of [[Barbara]]'s figure
Rayman-board-game-Grand-Minimus-figure.jpg|Detailed view of the [[Grand Minimus]]'s figure
Rayman-board-game-Rayman-figure.jpg|Detailed view of [[Rayman]]'s figure
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On August 1st 2024, a community manager for FLYOS shared pictures of the game's prototype with the community, and asked for early feedback.<ref>Reddit, ''Rayman The Board Game Prototype'', https://www.reddit.com/r/Rayman/comments/1ehn08n/rayman_the_board_game_prototype/</ref> The pictures showcased various components of the game such as tokens, cards and figures. In reply to several comments highlighting that the game appears to be almost exclusively themed after ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', the community manager replied that they are "not gonna forget the older titles".
 
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Rayman-the-board-game-prototype-2.webp|"A few cards for [[Grand Minimus]]" (erroneous description as cards of the [[Ninja Teensy]], the [[Goth Teensy]] and [[Estelia]] are also showcased)
Rayman-the-board-game-prototype-3.webp|"Tokens on the board"
Rayman-the-board-game-prototype-1.webp|"Some of the game components"
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On August 2nd 2024, FLYOS revealed that [[Murfy]] would also be playable in the game, and showcased his figure.<ref>X, @FlyosGames, https://x.com/FlyosGames/status/1819373113643073737, « It’s official, Murfy is joining the action! This flying friend will put his wits to the test as he jumps, slaps, and races to save the Teensies in Rayman The Board Game. Murfy will be available through our Kickstarter campaign this September. »</ref>
 
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Rayman-board-game-Murfy-figure.jpg|Detailed view of [[Murfy]]'s figure
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