# Cult Cartoon Card Games The Rick and Morty Total Rickall Card Game Targets Die-Hard Fans By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-07-06 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-and-morty-total-rickall References: [geek](http://www.geek.com/news/marvel-at-the-rick-and-morty-total-rickall-cooperative-card-game-1658591/) & [cryptozoic](https://cryptozoic.com/rick-and-morty-total-rickall-cooperative-card-game) The Rick and Morty Total Rickall [card game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-the-gathering-x-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles) relies on strategy and will appeal to die-hard fans of the [adult cartoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellfire-club-game). Rick and Morty -- a story of a teen and his drunken, scientist grandfather -- has become a cult classic since its release and is synonymous with raw humor and whimsical sci-fi imagery. Referencing a popular episode with the same name, the Rick and Morty Total Rickcall game invites players to compete against a partner or team up in groups of 5 to tackle parasites that have infiltrated their family. The basis of the [strategy game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-crawl) is to figure out which parasites need to be exterminated while working with team members to decipher clues that point to the characters on the verge of elimination. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Strategy Card Games:** Developing innovative strategy card games that incorporate popular cult classics, like Rick and Morty, can attract a dedicated fanbase. - **Collaborative Gaming:** Creating collaborative gaming experiences where players work together in teams to solve challenges and eliminate threats can enhance the social aspect of gameplay. - **Transmedia Merchandise:** Expanding the reach of cult cartoons through transmedia merchandise, such as card games, can offer fans a new way to engage with their favorite shows. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can leverage cult cartoons to create unique and engaging gaming experiences for dedicated fans. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** The entertainment merchandise industry has an opportunity to expand its offerings by producing card games based on popular cult cartoons. - **Transmedia Marketing:** Transmedia marketers can utilize card games as a promotional tool to extend the brand and reach of cult cartoons. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unusual Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-rabbit-a-game-of-superstitions.md) - [Real Estate Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaotic-card-game.md) - [Super-Simple Strategy Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-hungry-pets.md) - [Memory-Based Adult Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arschmallows.md) - [Friendship-Focused Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catch-the-vibe.md) - [Heavenly Behavioral Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-holiest-crap-card-game.md) - [Webcomic-Based Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mantis-exploding-kittens.md) - [Culture Play Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-deal-kpop-demon-hunters.md) - [Comedic Role-Playing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-on-life.md)