The Guild Ball competition is growing with the introduction of the new Farmer’s Guild and four new team boxes from Steamforged Games, all expected to hit the pitch this July.

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!’”).