It Came From ... The Skies!

It all begins on an ordinary day when mysterious alien spacecraft suddenly fill the skies, casting eerie shadows over the nations of Earth. As chaos erupts and panic spreads among the global population, you and your fellow leaders must navigate a treacherous path to secure the survival of humanity. The fate of the world rests on your shoulders, and the decisions you make will shape the future of Earth.

Will you choose diplomacy and seek peaceful coexistence with these enigmatic beings from beyond the stars? Or will you lead your nation into a desperate and courageous defense against the alien invaders? The clock is ticking, and every decision you make will have far-reaching consequences. Forge alliances, mobilize your military, engage in high-stakes negotiations, and make choices that will determine the destiny of our planet.

Embark on a gripping journey where strategic thinking, political acumen, and the ability to handle unexpected challenges are the keys to success. The fate of humanity lies in the balance, and only the most resourceful and decisive leaders will guide their nations through this unprecedented encounter with beings from the skies. Are you ready to face the unknown and lead humanity in its last stand against the alien threat? Your people await your command.

What is “It came from… The Skies!!!”?

Welcome to “It came from… The Skies!!!”, a thrilling megagame where you take on the roles of Earth's leaders during a moment of unprecedented crisis. As the Head of State, Military Commander, Diplomat, and Chief Science Officer, you find yourselves facing an extraterrestrial threat that has descended upon the planet with an incomprehensible technological advantage.

Players will be dealing with international and domestic issues whilst juggling with the unknown ramifications of alien visitors from from the Stars. Meanwhile, another group of players take the role of the mysterious Aliens who have their own agendas on Earth.

MegaGames are huge games with a bit of everything - role playing, combat mechanics, tech trees, bluffing, negotiation - but unlike most games they’re mostly driven by you, the player. The umpires, called the “Control Team,” will be on hand to answer questions and come up with rulings your creativity inspires. While you have agendas and goals laid out for you, megagames allow players to invent their own win conditions and pursue those as well.

Most megagamers are familiar with the famous Watch The Skies game, from which this game is heavily influenced. This version of the game has the same theme but different mechanics; it is a great spin on a classic formula and there are plenty of changes and surprises to make this feel like it’s own game.

This run of the game...

For Portland Megagames' run of this title, we will be in the beautiful Rae Loft building in NE Portland. The game runs from 10am-5pm and there will be a 45 minute lunch break. There is plenty of food places nearby but you are welcome to bring your own lunch! Email details will be sent out, including a casting questionnaire asking about your preferences for teams and roles, as well as a team and role briefings and rules closer to the game itself. We are excited to host this and hope you'll join us!

Modifications to the game and some mechanics changes have been made based on the feedback received from the last run of the game. 

The Human Nations teams are 4 players each, the Alien faction is 6 players, and there will be 2-3 individual News Reporters.

We will be teaching the game at the beginning of the day and you won't need to bring anything. Costumes are encouraged but are by no means necessary.

There will be an after-game debrief/hangout at Migration Brewing on Glisan for those who are interested.

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