Polyversal 6mm Miniatures Game Hits Kickstarter.
February 1, 2016 by stvitusdancern
Collins Epic Wargames has a new game that has hit Kickstarter and it is called Polyversal.
This game is set in 6mm and they designed the rules for the game, the interesting thing about this game is that the miniatures are made from many different companies, to include Hawk Wargames, Brigade Models among others. They go on to say that you can use any 6mm models that you wish.
Even though they created the rule system, they are also offering a complete starter set with everything you will need to get playing right away.
The story behind this game is that the earth is dying and the UN is consolidating nations under their umbrella as they begin plans to colonize Mars. Well there are some who do not fancy the idea of being assimilated and are willing to resist, this force is the Opfor (Oposition Forces).
What makes this games unique is the Hexagonal Combatant Tiles. You place these tiles together and set up visual battle groups. All the information you need for each unit is also listed on the tiles. Their is also a unique dice system of three different dice during combat which indicate all of the weapons and effectiveness.
It should be noted that weapons can change effectiveness based on damage or stress.
This looks to be an interesting game and if you are like me and like the idea of bigger battles outside the realm of skirmish games than you might want to take a look at this game. I like the idea of having multiple game manufacturers involved to add to the different flavors of the game, just like you would have if the different countries of the world were actually fighting it out for survival.
There is a download able print and play demo on the Kickstarter site, here.
They have set a higher goal, but also have extended the time to about sixty days, and they are also including some nice terrain at the higher pledge levels from The Phalanx Consortium. This is one I will be definitely keeping a eye on.
Are you looking for a 6mm game you can sink your teeth into?
"What makes this games unique is the Hexagonal Combatant Tiles..."
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Seems to be in direct competition with Age of Tyrants which got to kickstarter first and were far more proactive in their build up to KS. I’ll be taking a look but it would have to be incredible to now pull people away from Tyrants. Bad timing in my opinion.
Sad, but have to agree 🙁
Not necessarily. Age of Tyrants has made a few missteps in their kickstarter, especially around pricing. Polyversal could offer a nice alternative to disappointed backers looking for an alternative. It’s just a shame their mini selection wasn’t a little more cohesive.
Indeed. The pricing scared me away. Base game is a one of those batallions. Get for 2 people and that’s already a lot of cash. Want some options and that’s… a lot by 6mm standards.
HOWEVER the quality of AoT does look to be excellent.
And i’m glad to see my beloved Junkers still around after all this time.
On cohesion- I think people are used to seeing one line from a single maker in a game. In our base set, we have minis from 5 manufacturers to give a good broad overview of what’s out there. Visually there will inherently be differences. What’s cool is they work together within Polyversal because of our Combatant Design Tool. And they do not nevessarily perform the same as they do in other games. Players will be able to use that tool to customize their own combatant tiles any way they’d like- from any line- past or present. It’s part of our… Read more »
Hmmmm, Polyversal was slated 8-9 months ago to be a Jan. KS just FYI.
Also well over 4 years of work on it, I found it in 2012 and it was going before that.
I got on this one instead of AoT. I like the very ‘open’ direction the game takes. Players dont have to buy one kind of unit from a specific vendor, they have more choice.
And I like the hard scifi theme. more ‘down to earth’.
I hope both KS will be successful.
Two SciFi 6mm games on KS that are splitting the interest and hence the potential gamer base. I have an interest in AoT but if this one is bogging AoT down too much, then I might end up backing neither.
Guys, Thanks for taking a look at our KS, and thanks to Gianna for covering the launch! We certainly don’t want to pull anyone away from AoT. We’ve been steadily preparing Polyversal through development over the past few years and showing it at conventions like Origins, GAMA Trade Show, Historicon, and more. We’ll also have it at Gen Con this year. Ken was also interviewed on Meeples and Miniatures (ep. 124) about a year ago and I’ll be interviewed this month as well. AoT is now funded. My hope is that fans of 6mm will back both and see the… Read more »
I’m on and off going for Polyversal. Not sure. Will depend on their unlocks if i’ll stick around as hobby money is tight.
So many systems.
Originally i was going to side with AoT. But the open ended nature and the quick ref. tokens are very appealing.
Thanks, hopefully we’ll keep you on 😉 The previews I have planned with our “Milestone Rewards” will hopefully keep the interest up and show what we’re trying to do better than a quick project video can. What’s cool too is each of those rewards unlocks things (like additional miniatures in the boxed sets) on the way to the funding goal, not just after it’s reached.
the miniature’s look good. Good luck with the Kickstarter guys.
Thanks very much. All minis credits to Hawk Wargames, Plasmablast Games, Microworld Games, Brigade Models, and Dark Realm Miniatures. Great stuff from great manufacturers. Really gives a good intro to what’s out there in 6mm.
Looked interesting so I checked out the KS page but I’ll be honest, I was confused my the 21 different pledge levels. I’m not really sure what you get at each level or where the sweet spot is.
The base box is 120 or so, 2 armies, rules print and pdf, army builder, die and tokens.
Unlike like many KS if it over funds all of the base boxes will get extras not just the folks who can pay 1000 bucks.
That’s correct. Stretch goals, if we exceed our goal, add many more cool models from our partners. I can’t wait to reveal them. The more we raise the more we include for KS backers at Battlegroup Commander+ (base game).
ok, I must be broken. I’m in AoT for level 3 and Polyversal for Envoy IV,(and I’ve been WAITING for Poly to Pop as it were) and most 6mm gamers more than likely have mini’s from Poly’s 5 manufacturers, I know I do….. and soon I can add AoT to my 6mm lists….
Jonny, thanks for your interest. I’d recommend either of two basic levels- Adjutant for everything in the game without minis or Battlegroup Commander for the base game with minis. There are early versions of beach to save you $5 and there are also EU Friendly versions of each to help with shipping if you’re in the EU. Hope this helps. If you have questions, let us know.
Each not beach. Autocorrect!
I think that there’s plenty of room in the hobby for both games – it certainly doesn’t have to be an “either/or” choice.
I must admit that I’m intrigued by the “visual battle group” mechanic allowed by the hexagonal tiles, and hope it has an interesting mechanic behind it.
Thanks! And yes, it’s a very cool mechanic. We mention in update 3 that we have a nice preview of the mechanics surrounding the hex tiles in a planned video. The battlegroup mechanics have been well received at conventions.
I also like one roll on the attack showing if you hit, and number of hits done. A weapon system effecting Armor, Infantry and Air in different ways, but no extra work while playing. That tank destroyer may be great at punching armor, but weak on Infantry. While a Support Armored Car can be designed to fight Infantry, and so on. Or you can make a monster Tank good at everything, but only field a few. Could even build a Bolo, by breaking it down into subsections, for the main unit with the support drones. Allows a true combination of… Read more »
Thanks very much for the kind words. You’ll be able to do all of that. If you’re into customization, the open ended approach with Polyversal is for you. And I like that abbreviation PolyV- I may have to borrow it!
PolyV is all yours.
Lee
I don’t want to hijack the thread, just want to second frontlinegeneral’s sentiments that I too hope folk can back both games, further Polyversal will out run our campaign by over 30days and there’s another paycheck in there 😉
6mm games deserve a much higher profile than they have, folk wouldn’t bat an eyelid at supporting two separate 28mm Kickstarters, and there’s a lot of those, so why not back two 6mm scale projects.
Wishing you all the best with the KS Bryon.
Thanks John, I appreciate it! Great looking stuff in AoT. Totally agree. Congrats again and best of luck as you hit the final stretch.
cheers Bryon and likewise, take care 😀
Oh and you can get those big buildings in the KS as well.