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GTM #211 - Aristeia!
by Corvus Belli

The public cheers from the stands. Millions of spectators connect to the HexaDome from their comlogs. Nobody wants to miss the greatest sports show in the Human Sphere — Aristeia!

One-hundred and seventy-five years into the future, the human race has reached the stars. The ancient nations have gathered into immense international, federated blocks and divided the star systems proven suitable for human life. The most advanced medicine makes it possible to extend life and, together with the most advanced (and most expensive) technology, almost reach corporeal immortality. It also allows treats such as the most popular extreme contact sport: Aristeia!, a series of high-level, armed combats where death is a very real possibility.

Aristeia! is the new sports game by Corvus Belli that allows two players to take on the role of a competition team manager in the greatest visual show of the Human Sphere. The game comes in a basic box complete with everything necessary to play: eight character figures (with their exclusive cards), eight Initiative cards, 52 Tactics cards, three booklets (Access Guide to Human Sphere, How-to-Play instructions, and Reference Guide), a  reversible board (the HexaDome), dice, counters, and tokens.

Should you stick to the game plan, or thwart your competitor’s? Aristeia! is a board game where two teams of four characters from the Infinity Universe face each other — Miyamoto Mushashi, Wild Bill, and Major Lunah, plus five more fighters specially designed and modeled by the professionals at Corvus Belli.

Aristeia! allow players to choose their team and jump into action in the HexaDome, the arena where the definitive contact sport of the Human Sphere take place.  Players will enjoy the dynamic and spectacular nature of Aristeia! thanks to the exclusive Character and Tactics cards representing incredible combat feats.

In little more than one hour, players will experience an exciting game that will immerse them in strategies and tactics that promise to become addictive. Furthermore, for the most competitive players, Corvus Belli will arrange a special organized game play system for Aristeia!, with an international ranking and tournament kits packed with exclusive material and prizes for the winners.

Aristeia! will have regular expansion packs with new characters, each featuring their own special skills and new combos that will improve the game experience. These expansion packs will be independent and completely optional.