An all new, revised edition of the popular miniatures science fiction sports game DreadBall is on its way from Mantic Games. The new starter box will carry an MSRP of $84.99 when it arrives March 19th. For those intimately familiar with the game a hardcover rulebook will also be offered separately for $39.99. This 210-page book will include the updated rules, rules for league play and multiplayer games, and stats for all 29 teams, 67 MVP, and all team captains. The book will be a limited-edition item with only one print run. You can also score a massive launch bundle for $222.00.
From Mantic:
DreadBall Second Edition is the fast-paced futuristic sports board game set in the galaxy’s most hi-tech arenas.
Choose from the agile Ninth Moon Tree Sharks or the unstoppable Draconis All-Stars from the core box set before taking to the pitch and going for glory.
Expand your team collection with the mystical Matsudo Tectonics or the aggressive New Eden Revenants Cyborgs with these two team expansions.
Outwit your rival coach with tactical set pieces, push your luck with daring plays, or just smash your opponent to the ground with brutal tackles. When the game begins, anything goes…
Play out of the box – no assembly, coloured plastic teams. Includes plastic counters, dice, cards the rule book and an incredible fold out board. Contains all core rules and two pre-built teams. The Robots and Yndij are ready to go for quick-start play. Includes 2 Free Team Captains!
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