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2016/09/12 21:59:09
Subject: Riot is making a board game set in the League of Legends
Our top story today is that Riot Games, the preposterously large and successful video game developer that makes League of Legends, has unveiled a board game set in the world of LoL. It’s called Mechs Vs. Minions, it’s shipping to customers in just a couple of months and it’s the most exciting release of 2016 that nobody knew about.
Mechs Vs. Minions is a co-operative campaign game where up to 4 players each program robots that then go stomping, blasting and carving their way through a crowd of tiny warriors trying to kill you. If I’m being flattering, it’s Robo Rally meets Descent, with a few fun Legacy-style surprises as you advance through each of the campaign’s missions. And look at it! This box as opulent as the world’s most ridiculous Kickstarters, with pre-painted miniatures, metal cogs and the most impressive inlay ever made.
In terms of what you get in the box Mechs Vs. Minions is a strong contender for the most lavish board game ever made (wait until you see the inlay), but it’s also the best value for money I’ve ever seen. At around $80, the retail price is literally 50% of what I’d expect another publisher to charge.
In other words, you’re going to be hearing a lot about this game.
…But! You won’t be hearing about it on this site. At least not from me, because the second thing you need to know is that I did some design consultancy on this game. So as interesting and generous as Mechs Vs. Minions is, it’s also represents a giant conflict of interest that we can’t go near.
So definitely do check out some other reviews of it. You just won’t be getting that review on SU&SD.
2016/09/12 23:46:31
Subject: Riot is making a board game set in the League of Legends
I'm sure they'll be printing that money soon enough. With an established fan base with favourite heroes, you can pretty much count on a barrage of boosters if the game takes off.
It's hard to say, and DesuBot is likely right, but I think I'm spotting a set of red goggles and the mount reminds me of a cartoon bomb. So I'm partial to saying its Ziggs and not Rumble.
And dear lord, I was just done with spending hobby money, then this comes along. A Yordle boardgame. Must.. have... now...
Poor ignorant guardsmen, it be but one of many of the great miracles of the Emperor! The Emperor is magic, like Harry Potter, but more magic! A most real and true SPACE WIZARD! And for the last time... I'm not a space plumber.
What kind of game is Mechs vs Minions? Mechs vs Minions is a fully cooperative tabletop game for 2-4 players. Using programmatic movement from a shared draft, teammates will grow in power as they face off against armies of marauding minions.
Is there some kind of story? Is an Ultra-Mega-Powerful Flamespitter hot? Yes! Rumble has invited Heimerdinger, Tristana, Corki, and Ziggs to his soon-to-be-mega-prestigious school. Without giving away too much, things quickly go sideways, and the Yordles are forced to work together to fight off the minion menace. Each mission is unique—with different challenges and objectives—as you fight through the story-driven campaign.
What’s in the box? The box includes five game boards, four command lines (one for each player), four painted mech miniatures, ability and damage decks, a sand timer, a bomb-like power source miniature, 6 metal trackers, 4 acrylic shards, 4 dice, and 100 minion miniatures. There also appears to be some large object trying to get out of that sealed box...
How long is the campaign? There are ten missions in total, and each individual mission will take about 60-90 minutes.
When & where can I purchase Mechs vs Minions? You can find Mechs vs Minions exclusively on the Riot Games Merch Store starting on October 13, 2016, at 11 AM PST.
How much will it cost? Mechs vs Minions is $75 USD plus shipping and handling (depending on your country)
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2016/09/19 22:32:02
Subject: Riot is making a board game set in the League of Legends
With an established fan base with favourite heroes, you can pretty much count on a barrage of boosters if the game takes off.
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