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 So why would Mantic do Mars Attacks? Are you kidding me, why wouldn’t we! It has Martians invading the Earth, and all the forces of humanity fighting for their survival against overwhelming odds! What could be a better backdrop for a game than that? Oh, and THE coolest looking Martian ever!  From the second Topps approached Mantic to look at a cooperation I knew we could make this work. And as I learnt more about the setting itself, and what they were trying to do, I became more and more certain. Obviously the first thing that came to mind was the movie, but with every conversation with Topps, and each piece of background I read, the product I wanted to make became clearer and clearer - and better and better.  Mars Attacks is going to give us a range that will attract people who are new to tabletop gaming – with miniatures that are pre-assembled, yet detailed and beautifully made. Simple but challenging rules, and a fantastic gaming area to play it all on, with destroyed buildings and smashed up street furniture to make the environment come to life!We have tried to incorporate the joyful mayhem and mass destruction from the original cards into every part of the game – from the miniatures, through the battle mat and into the cards and rules. For the experienced gamer there is a great deal of challenge and tactical play. For example, we have created a compelling card system that allows for combination play – such as giant robots throwing cars across the battlefield! The cards could either help your cause – or seriously mess up your opponent’s plans (Mwa ha ha!). Oh, and for all those Mantic fans – you should know that Mars Attacks likes cross-overs – so we certainly hope there will be Martian DreadBall teams and Deadzone conversion rules! However, we have had over a year now to discover the anarchic mayhem and joyful destruction that Mars Attacks is built around. We have had chance to see what a fantastic job Topps have done with creating the setting. The Mars Attacks Invasion card set that hit the shelves in a few weeks is inspiring – and everyone at Mantic has devoured the IDW comics by the incomparable superstar team of John Layman and John McCrea! We have had ample time to get involved and excited.  However, I have asked if there was a way we could give all of the Mantic newsletter subscribers an insight to what the world looks like after Mars Attacks as a little thank you. The generous people at IDW said they could help – and have kindly given us a big chunk of pages from their comic – absolutely free – so you can have a chance to dig a little deeper. I am sure you’ll agree their comic is superb. And those pages have encapsulated Mars Attacks – they have it all – from evil Martian leaders, to giant bugs, massive robots, and heroic defenders. It even pictures huge alien weaponry - in the hands of an Aztec warrior! So Ronnie, enough already! Here, have a read (PDF, 5mb)… and thanks for being a Mantic Newsletter subscriber! 
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We go live on Kickstarter tomorrow at 1.30pm UK and 8.30 in New York. With your help we will be able to throw the full weight of Mantic’s resource behind expanding the range from just the base game to Flying Saucers, heaps of Alien invaders and all those wondrous creations that are captured so vividly in the cards. Your support is appreciated, even if it is just recommending it to friends, and any funds pledged go directly into making the game bigger and better, and it usually means you get a few exclusive items and some freebies too ;)So, come and help us make one of the granddads of the sci-fi universe all it should be. I look forward to seeing you there when Mars Attacks! Ronnie. Prepare your tabletop for invasion - tomorrow the countdown hits zero. Keep watching marsattacksthegame.com. |