The upcoming addition of the Farmer’s Guild to Guild Ball will introduce new game strategies and play styles built around harvesting and reaping. Fans of the game can get a preview of the new team thanks to The Farmer’s Guild: Retail Launch Event Kit, which is being offered exclusively to the hobby trade.
Stores that want to host farmer-themed Guild Ball events can use this kit to sow interest in the new guild through prize support and participation rewards. Each kit includes a limited edition “Tater” model, 16 cabbage harvest tokens, 16 turnip harvest tokens, a cauliflower ball, 16 Grange player cards, 40 event flyers, 40 invitation cards, 16 record sheets, and 2 A3 size posters. MSRP is $30.00 per kit.
While players are waiting for the new guild to arrive, they can expand their options with four new team boxes for the game, all releasing in July:The Alchemist’s Guild: The Lure of Gold features Midas and his alchemical tricks involving deadly fumes and toxic effects.
The Hunter’s Guild: Blessed of the Sun Father is based around the bestial captain Theron and his pack of forest-dwelling players.
The Mortician’s Guild: The Master of Puppets offers the Mortician captain Obulus, who uses mind-control powers to manipulate opponents.
The Union: Shadow of the Tyrant includes a half dozen mercenaries lead by the marauder Blackheart, each with their own villainous expertise.
Each team box comes with 1 ball, 6 player cards, and 6 new players with bases. MSRP for all four team boxes is $75.00 each.
In June, Steamforged will be pushing its new Guild Ball: Kick Off! with its own Launch Kit (see “New OP for ‘Guild Ball: Kickoff!’”).