February 21st Brings ‘The Arrival’ from Cryptozoic

Feb 8, 2018

Later this month you’ll be able to grab the latest Martin Wallace design as Cryptozoic Entertainment is releasing The Arrival. In the game, two to four players will lead clans of ancient Ireland as they not only battle each other for power but also fight against a dark evil. The Arrival is for ages 12+, plays in around 75-90 minutes, and will carry an MSRP of $40 when it hits February 21st.

From Cryptozoic:

Cryptozoic Entertainment, leading creator of board games, trading cards, and collectibles, in partnership with Game’s Up: Board Game Heroes, announces the February 21 release of The Arrival. Created by famed designer Martin Wallace, the strategy board game puts 2-4 players in the roles of Tribe Leaders as they vie with each other and the demon-like Fomori for control of ancient Ireland. The unique gameplay includes two different victory conditions as determined by whether the Tribe Leaders or the Fomori control more of the map at the end of play. Cryptozoic’s wide release of the acclaimed game, previously released in limited quantities at the Essen Game Fair in 2016, upgrades the art, improves various components, and adds a new Advanced Game variant.

In a time long forgotten, the cruel Fomori rule over Érin, the green island. They praise their king Balor, who reigns from his fortifications in the north with an iron fist. Old paths and ruins spread over the island’s face, which will be called Ireland many generations from now. But new tribes arrive at the island striving for permanent presence. Who will control Érin’s fate over the next centuries to come?

Each player in The Arrival represents a tribe leader who tries to gain predominance over the mythical island of Érin while pushing back the demon-like Fomori. But the players are facing a dilemma, for spreading too quickly means becoming more and more corrupt and strengthening the Fomori in their power…

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