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IDW Games has announced information on the Chew: Cases of the FDA card game, the first Chew tabletop game based on the hit comic series (see "'Chew' Comes to Tabletop Gaming").  The first edition, which arrives in May, will include an exclusive variant comic.

The fast-paced card game is designed by Kevin Wilson (Descent, Arkham Horror, Sid Meier’s Civilization: The Board Game), with text by Chew creator/writer John Layman, and art by series artist Rob Guillory.  Players compete to close cases pulled directly from the comic, enlisting help from comic characters, and using series villains to sabotage rivals’ investigations.  The game is for 2-5 players, and plays in 30 minutes.  MSRP is $34.99.

As a cross-promotion to entice both gamers and comic book fans, first edition copies of the game will include an exclusive variant cover edition of the Chew #1 comic featuring Guillory’s homage to "Dogs Playing Poker," which is also the box art on first edition copies of the game.  The first edition will also feature 20 pink CHOG plastic minis that will change color in future printings.