Earth Reborn*

Earth Reborn is a post-apocalyptic, tactical board game that immerses players in a world emerging from nuclear devastation. With 12 intricately designed miniatures representing two distinct factions—NORAD, a military-oriented group with scientists and engineers, and the SALEMITES, occultists who reanimate the dead—the stage is set for conflict and survival in a reborn Earth. This game unfolds across nine scenarios, each introducing new rules and challenges, from rescue and retrieval missions to tense escort quests through diverse environments like labs, mansions, and ruined towns.

Gameplay Overview

  • Scenario-Based Play: Engage in missions that progressively teach the game's mechanics, making it accessible to newcomers while offering depth for veterans.
  • S.A.G.S. System: Create custom maps and missions with the Scenario Auto Generating System, offering limitless replayability for 2-4 players.
  • Tactical Combat: Utilize a unique order tile system for commanding units, and engage in Interrupt Duels where players can act out of turn through strategic bluffing.

Special Features

  • Modular Board: Assemble the game board using polyomino tiles, akin to Tetris, for varied play spaces.
  • Iconographic Phrasing System (I.P.S.): A language-independent system using icons to execute nearly any game effect, enhancing accessibility.
  • Detailed Miniatures: With colored base arcs to simplify gameplay mechanics like line of sight and combat, while enriching character variation.
  • Dynamic Exploration: Experience the thrill of searching rooms for equipment and strategically using mission points for morale and other critical game effects.

Conclusion

Earth Reborn is a deeply strategic and thematic board game that offers a rich, narrative-driven experience. Through its innovative mechanics, such as the S.A.G.S. and I.P.S., it stands out as a unique and endlessly replayable game in the genre of tactical combat. Whether you're drawn to the military prowess of NORAD or the dark arts of the SALEMITES, Earth Reborn promises intense encounters and a compelling exploration of a post-apocalyptic world. With its combination of detailed miniatures, a modular board, and a plethora of strategic options, it's a game that will captivate players for hours, inviting them back to the reborn Earth time and again.

Nominated for 6 awards.

  • 2 - 4 Players
  • 180 Minutes
  • 13+ years old
  • Hard to learn

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