It Came From... the Skies!
Tony Dogherty, Dukes of Highland
Alien first contact is a well-visited theme in megagames. This time around, streamlined mechanics and a detailed, well-realised world establish the stakes, and a range of possible alien scenarios included with the game pack keep players guessing.
23-48 players, with a range of roles from mostly mechanical to mostly negotiation
6-10 facilitators, with a similar range of skillsets from mechanical resolution to narrative and geopolitics needed
Game licence and files available for $300
Approx 1,500 cards
Approx 120 foamboard tokens
One large map
Assorted other components including over 1,000 chips
Total cost (including licence, before venue): $500-$700