On paper, the game sounds like it could make for quite the ongoing cooperative 'campaign' title. Programmable command linesīut assuming you're less of a LoL figurine superfan and more of a curious board gamer, you've probably come here to learn more about the intriguing mix of gameplay elements that Mechs vs. In fact, between those unpainted minions and the four painted main character pieces (shown in the above gallery), you're probably getting your money's worth just on figurine fabrication alone. After having dealt with so many crappy boxes that pretty much require you to stuff everything into plastic baggies to compensate, Riot's creation here is a revelation-and certainly the kind of thing that a smaller-scale board game manufacturer couldn't possibly afford to sell for $80 shipped. Really, every piece, token, coin, and die has a logical place and a cozy fit-the kind that you can tap with a pinky to fish out with the greatest of ease. Five custom-molded plastic trays, all fitting into each other neatly and obviously, house the entirety of the game-and they play host to a whopping 100 minion figurines.

The very act of opening this box will rightfully shame any other board game boxes nearby. Once you get a copy, you're in for the best production value you're likely to find in a board game as massive as this one. (Though the latter option will cost you far more than the ridiculously modest Riot list price of $75 plus $5 more for shipping.) (Note: The second wave still seems to be in stock in the EU.) LoL developer Riot Games is the sole distributor if you want a copy, you can head to its website and plunk down money for a pre-order of the game's second printing. Minions, you have to find a copy-which, as of press time, remains tricky. I love when dice are slotted in this off-kilter way, because then it's easier to flip them out with a tap of a finger.

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