Board Game Geek Rating: 5.71. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 7.54. This is a two - player board game published in 2019. The content is a Kickstarter Edition play mat from Grey Fox Games for War of the Worlds: The New Wave. It features a game mat that's 20% larger than the standard map (about 26″x 39″ Neoprene), combining the main game board and the Irish Sea expansions board. Note that paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign aren't included unless stated otherwise. War of the Worlds: The New Wave is an asymmetrical deck - building board game. Set years after H.G. Wells' original story, the Martians are invading again, landing in a Scottish backwater. One player controls the aliens aiming to wipe out the UK population, while the other leads UK self - defense units to damage the Martians. It's played with two asymmetrical card decks, a board, tokens, and miniatures. At TheGameSteward, we support game campaigns. A large part of your spending on this play mat will go towards backing new Kickstarter games. If you have questions about buying or need game advice, contact The Game Steward.

Using this play mat is simple. Just lay it flat on a stable surface and start your War of the Worlds: The New Wave game. Place the cards, tokens, and miniatures on the mat as per the game rules. When it comes to cleaning, use a damp cloth to gently wipe the surface of the neoprene mat. Avoid using harsh chemicals as they may damage the mat. Store the mat in a dry and cool place to prevent any warping or damage. Remember, the paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless otherwise specified, so don't expect to find them with the mat. Have fun playing your game on this awesome, larger - than - standard play mat!