Invasion From Outer Space: The Martian Game

[Brel]

Invasion From Outer Space: The Martian Game

Invasion From Outer Space, The Martian Game is a fast-paced game of fiendish Martians, Big Top Heroes, and SciFi Movie Action.  Players take on the role of either the Carnival Heroes, using their special talents and working together to fight off the Martian Invasion; or as the invaders themselves, waves of Martian Soldiers and Flying Saucers, blasting Humans with Ray Guns and unleashing their vile alien technologies upon the Earth.

Featuring a modular game board, eight Carnival Heroes to choose from (such as the Fire Breather, Strongman, or Jo Jo, the dancing Bear), an army of Martians to start the invasion (including Martian Champions such as the dreaded Zard Beast), and several different Scenarios to play that drastically change the game; Invasion From Outer Space is designed to create a cinematic feel as the story and game unfolds.

Also, as Invasion From Outer Space is built using the Last Night on Earth game engine, the two games are fully compatible. With ease, players can now have their Martians invade the small town of Woodinvale, Zombies attack the Carnival, or even play a massive game with up to three independent factions (Heroes, Zombies, and Martians). The possibilities are endless.

So drop those roasted peanuts, strap on your jumpsuit, and step into the spotlight... the Martians are Coming and the Invasion From Outer Space has begun!

[Rolf]

I saw the game info on BGG I find carnies very fascinating, I'm looking forward to this one!

[Talismanic (Mark)]

I dunno, I think the Martian vs. Carnies theme is a bit weird. I would have preferred that Flying Frog think up of a more innovative LNOE Expansion. Though this game will be compatible with LNOE, I will probably pass on it and go for one of the alternative Zombi-Apoc games now out on the market.

[Brel]

Nice marketing strategy for Flying Frog.  Their objective is to probably provide more variety to the LNOE fans and to introduce new players to the LNOE system by creating a different theme.  Others may not be into Zombies so they repackaged LNOE and used Aliens plus Carnies. 

I am interested in this game but having experience playing LNOE, I see this only as an expansion.  If I can only have one game then I would still probably prefer LNOE.  Although, I admit the mix of characters and theme of Invasion From Outer Space interests me.  I wonder how it would all work out.

[viscoos]

the board reminds me of xcom 1

[maskmanjoe]

the board reminds me of xcom 1

horray for xcom!

[Brel]

Come to think of it, aside from the board some of the gameplay of LNOE reminds me din of X-com.    I hope this game will also introduce some new mechanics and not just a new theme para mas exciting!