{"product_id":"ants-crumbles-war-at-the-picnic-table","title":"Ants \u0026 Crumbles: War at the Picnic Table *PRE-ORDER*","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\" padding=\"1\" margin=\"1\"\u003e\n   \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boardgamebliss.com\/collections\/tibo-everaerts\"\u003eTibo Everaerts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boardgamebliss.com\/collections\/all\/fried-potatoes-games\"\u003eFried Potatoes Games\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003e2-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaytime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003e15-45 mins\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003e7 and up\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr id=\"bgg-row\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n         \u003ctd id=\"bgg-column\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv id=\"bgg-url\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e453533\/453533\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv id=\"bgg-forum-url\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003ehttp:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/453533\/453533\/forums\/63\u003c\/div\u003e\n         \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n   \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eETA Q4 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA picnic blanket becomes the battlefield in this fast-paced game of colony growth, cunning traps, and delicious crumbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ants \u0026amp; Crumbles, players guide their ant colonies across the checkered tablecloth by growing from the front and shrinking from the back. Each decision matters: the path you choose can open new opportunities or cut off your rivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, crumbles appear as tempting rewards. Reaching one not only scores points but also strengthens your colony with extra ants. With each crumble collected, a new one is rolled onto the cloth, constantly shifting the focus of the battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObstacles add another layer of tension. By collecting the Object Die, players can place one of six quirky, Tetris-shaped pieces anywhere on the board. These obstacles can block routes, create choke points, or even trap an opponent’s colony, reshaping the picnic table with every turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictory can be claimed in two ways:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDominate the picnic by eliminating all rival colonies and being the last one standing.\u003cbr\u003e     Feast in glory by collecting enough crumbles before anyone else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery game is a tug-of-war between expansion, obstruction, and survival. It feels like an interactive puzzle where each turn forces you to reassess, weigh the risks, and choose the best path forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Mechanics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow from the front of your colony and shrink from the back every turn\u003cbr\u003e     Trap rival colonies by blocking their movement and cutting off escape routes\u003cbr\u003e     Race for crumbles to score points and gain extra ants\u003cbr\u003e     Collect the Object Die to place obstacles that reshape the battlefield\u003cbr\u003e     Win by outlasting all opponents or feasting on enough crumbles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGameplay Facts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2–4 players | Ages 7+ | 25–35 minutes\u003cbr\u003e     Easy to learn, tactical to master\u003cbr\u003e     Quick turns keep everyone engaged\u003cbr\u003e     No two games are alike thanks to crumble placement, shifting colonies, and object obstacles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—description from the publisher\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fried Potatoes Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44590284079155,"sku":"FRIANTS1CA","price":22.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/9631\/files\/pic9389154.png?v=1784879900","url":"https:\/\/www.boardgamebliss.com\/products\/ants-crumbles-war-at-the-picnic-table","provider":"Board Game Bliss","version":"1.0","type":"link"}