Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 8.12. This is a board game for 2 players, published in 2019. It's the Kickstarter 'Scorched Earth Pledge' Edition of War of the Worlds - The New Wave by Grey Fox Games. The game includes the core game, the Irish Sea Expansion, a 40' x 26' Neoprene Play Mat, and all unlocked stretch goals. Note that paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise.
War of the Worlds: The New Wave is an exciting asymmetrical deck - building board game. It takes place several years after the original 'War of the Worlds' story by Herbert Wells. An extraterrestrial invasion happens again, with Martians arriving on a giant spaceship that lands in a backwater district in Scotland. One player commands the alien forces, aiming to annihilate the population of Great Britain, while the other leads UK self - defense units, trying to damage the Martian army. The game uses 2 asymmetrical decks of cards, a playing board, tokens, and miniatures.
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How to play: First, set up the playing board and place the Neoprene Play Mat on it. Shuffle the two asymmetrical decks of cards and distribute them according to which side you're playing. Place the tokens and miniatures on the board as per the game rules. One player takes on the role of the alien forces, and the other becomes the leader of UK self - defense units. The alien player tries to wipe out the population of Great Britain, while the UK player aims to deal enough damage to the Martian army.
Note: This is the Kickstarter 'Scorched Earth Pledge' Edition. Paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. Also, make sure to follow the rules precisely for a fair and enjoyable game.
Maintenance: To keep your game in good condition, store the cards in a card protector to prevent bending and wear. Wipe the Neoprene Play Mat with a soft, dry cloth if it gets dirty. Keep the tokens and miniatures in a box to avoid loss or damage.
