Skyrimremains one of the most prominent games on the market today. It is somewhat surprising that, so far, it has not been made into aSkyrimboard game. That is, until now. Modiphius Entertainment is finally bringing Bethesda’s bestselling fantasy RPG to tabletop.
Modiphius' previous projects include theElder Scrolls: Call to Armstabletop, a wargame based on the franchise but notSkyrimparticularly. So, the company seems like the natural choice for adaptingSkyriminto a board game. There are, however, reasons to suspect that this game will be different from a typical miniature-based war game. It seems like theSkyrimboard game will emphasize the story, decisions, and adventure that fans of the fifthElder Scrollsgame love so much. When there is so much mystery around the release ofThe Elder Scrolls 6, this board game might be the perfect solution to anyone wanting a taste ofSkyrim’satmospheric world.
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The Skyrim Board Game Is Not Just A Wargame
So far, everything that is known about thenewSkyrimboard gamecomes from the crowdfunding project released by the game’s developer. This is not a huge amount of information, as unfortunately it only shows a marketing image at the moment on the official page. Currently, the main examples of Modiphius' work on Bethesda titles are the company’sFalloutandElder Scrollswar games. These focus on mapping the epic battles that the respective series are known for.
Surprisingly then, the upcoming board game will not be focusing on showing the huge conflict betweenSkyrim’smain factions. Despite limited information on the project page itself, Modiphius Entertainment details elements of the project in the comments section.Skyrim’scentral draws tend to be its feel of adventure, and that is what Modiphius will be emphasizing in the board game.
1-to-4 Players Can Explore The Skyrim Board Game Together
As soon as it launched, the desire formultiplayer inSkyrimreared its head. Well, ifSkyrimfans missed the open beta for the upcoming multiplayer mod, then perhaps the board game will offer a similar experience. Modiphius Entertainment promised in the comments section that the adventure content in this title will be multiplayer, as up to 4 players can get together to explore table-top Tamriel in theSkyrim Board Game. Despite role playing board games having a significantly lower player-base than videogames, the attraction of a multiplayerSkyrimexperience is still incredibly compelling forElder Scrollsfans.
One defining element of thefanbase is the impassioned debate as towhichSkyrimfaction is right. Some back the warmongering and xenophobic Stormcloaks, while other fans agree with the exploitative and brutal Empire. If the game is anything like Modiphius' other offerings, each player may get to control a representative from a different one of these factions. Truly, noSkyrimmultiplayer board game would be complete without people being able to endlessly debate the various merits of the different sides.
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It Might Be Compatible With Other Elder Scrolls Board Games
It seems like fans ofElder Scrolls: Call To Armsmight be in luck. Intrigued fans asked how compatible this upcoming title will be with miniatures from its other games, and Modiphius did not deny that other miniatures would work in the game. Instead, the company mentioned that this would perhaps be coming in future updates. This bodes well for the game, as it would mean there is already a huge set of mechanics, armies and characters that could be brought into theSkyrimboard game. Many famous videogame table-top adaptions have fans clamoring for boardgame expansion packsas soon as possible. Thanks to a release among many other miniature games produced by the same company, theSkyrimboard game will be in a good position at launch.
The Skyrim Board Game Will Be Digital First
Another interesting promise given to backers of the game is a digital pre-release viaTabletop Simulator.This gives players a chance to preview the art, mechanics, and miniatures early. It is a fascinating strategy, essentially creating an early access model for a board game. Obviously, this is not the firstdigital board game adaption. However, it is intriguing to see a company like Modiphius adapt to COVID distribution and retail issues by emphasizing a digital release of the product before physical copies are sent out.
Of course, this is not a free digital release. Players will need to first have access toTabletop Simulatorif they want to access the game in this way. On the other hand, if someone is investing enough money to back an upcoming board game, it stands to reason that they would already own a product likeTabletop Simulator.Thankfully, this also means that ifCOVID’s effect on gamingcarries on, theSkyrimboard game has a solution. For anyone wanting to get together and immerse themselves in the atmosphere ofSkyrim,this game might just be perfect.
The Skyrim Board Game May Prove to be Incredibly Popular
It will surprise no one that there is a lot of interest around the upcomingSkyrimboard game. Since the fundraising campaign launched, over 10,000 gamers have followed the project. While this may be a fraction ofSkyrim’spopularity, it is still not a number to be scoffed at, especially for a board game. This group of 10,000 followers will likely grow as the crowdfunding page gets more development notes. Hopefully, this will not take too long, as Modiphius has apparently already completed designing the title.
This page on Gamefound will house teaser trailers, update screenshots, and pictures of physical miniatures. For anyone who wants information on this upcoming title, the crowdfunding page seems to be the main hub of information about it, even more so than Modiphius' own website. TheSkyrimboard game might end up becoming one of thebest gifts possible for a tabletop player.
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim The Board Gameis currently in production, with a campaign preview available onGamefound.
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