- Clash of Clans prepares to make its board game debut
- Supercell joins forces with Maestro Media for the physical adaptation
- Kickstarter campaign launching imminently this month
The Clash of Clans universe continues expanding into new frontiers with Supercell collaborating with Maestro Media to create Clash of Clans: The Epic Raid, an officially licensed tabletop experience. The project's Kickstarter launches later this month, offering backers special perks including an exclusive Golden Barbarian King miniature figurine.
Tabletop enthusiasts will recognize Maestro Media from their work on Hello Kitty: Day at the Park and The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls. The project brings heavyweight designers Eric M. Lang (Star Wars: The Card Game) and Ken Gruhl (XCOM: The Board Game) into the creative mix.
The team's experience with XCOM: The Board Game - which incorporated digital companion apps - hints at possible mechanics we might see adapted for Clash of Clans. App-integrated gameplay could be a natural fit for translating Supercell's mobile strategy elements.
From mobile screens to tabletops
While this represents Clash of Clans' first foray into board games, Supercell's franchise has been diversifying its presence through WWE crossovers and rumored film projects. A tabletop adaptation feels like a logical evolution for the beloved strategy franchise.
The biggest question remains: How will they capture Clash of Clans' magic in physical form? Will it strictly mirror the mobile gameplay, introduce fresh mechanics, or completely reinvent the experience? These answers will become clearer as development progresses.
For players needing distractions between village raids, our weekly roundup of must-try mobile games offers plenty of alternatives.
