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It all begins on an ordinary day when mysterious alien spacecraft suddenly fill the skies, casting eerie shadows over the nations of Earth. As chaos erupts and panic spreads among the global population, you and your fellow leaders must navigate a treacherous path to secure the survival of humanity. The fate of the world rests on your shoulders, and the decisions you make will shape the future of Earth.

Will you choose diplomacy and seek peaceful coexistence with these enigmatic beings from beyond the stars? Or will you lead your nation into a desperate and courageous defense against the alien invaders? The clock is ticking, and every decision you make will have far-reaching consequences. Forge alliances, mobilize your military, engage in high-stakes negotiations, and make choices that will determine the destiny of our planet.

Embark on a gripping journey where strategic thinking, political acumen, and the ability to handle unexpected challenges are the keys to success. The fate of humanity lies in the balance, and only the most resourceful and decisive leaders will guide their nations through this unprecedented encounter with beings from the skies. Are you ready to face the unknown and lead humanity in its last stand against the alien threat? Your people await your command.

What is “It came from… The Skies!!!”?

Welcome to “It came from… The Skies!!!”, a thrilling megagame where you take on the roles of Earth's leaders during a moment of unprecedented crisis. As the Head of State, Military Commander, Foreign Minister, and Chief Science Officer, you find yourselves facing an extraterrestrial threat that has descended upon the planet with an incomprehensible technological advantage.

Players will be dealing with international and domestic issues whilst juggling with the unknown ramifications of alien visitors from from the Stars. Meanwhile, another group of players take the role of the mysterious Aliens who have their own agendas on Earth.

MegaGames are huge games with a bit of everything - role playing, combat mechanics, tech trees, bluffing, negotiation - but unlike most games they’re mostly driven by you, the player. The umpires, called the “Control Team,” will be on hand to answer questions and come up with rulings your creativity inspires. While you have agendas and goals laid out for you, megagames allow players to invent their own win conditions and pursue those as well.

Most megagamers are familiar with the famous Watch The Skies game, from which this game is heavily influenced. The Dukes of Highland wanted to put our own spin on that classic formula, so whilst elements of this game will be familiar to megagamers, there are plenty of changes and surprises to make this feel like it’s own game.

For general information about WTS, click here

It came from… The Skies!!! is a new, custom-made game for the Dukes of Highland. We’ve designed it from the ground up to allow us to bolt on new threats which drive the story. For this particular game, we’ll be using scenario 1-B, an Alien scenario that will be brand new to all players.

Event specifics

For this run, we're aiming on having a maximum player count of 48 players. The game will run for approximately 6 hours with plenty of breaks. You are welcome to sign up as groups and we’ll do our best to ensure friends play in the same team (usually 4 players per team). If we do not get at least 15 players, we may be forced to cancel. If you buy a ticket, please do your best to attend or find someone to go in your place. Having players no-show makes things very difficult for game organizers.

For lots more information on our events, such as what to expect before the event, what you can expect on the day, please see our FAQ.

Policies & Procedures

Although there will be no explicit references to adult themes, there is a level of maturity required to understand the concepts and interact with other Adults for the long period of time. Due to these factors, the the minimum age requirement is 16.

The Dukes of Highland are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Harassment will not be tolerated and will lead to exclusion from the game without refund. Please read our code of conduct.

How do I sign up?

Step 1 - Buy a Gencon badge (Gencon badges)

Step 2 - Sign up for the event on Gencon.com event signup page. Events will go on sale on May 19, 2024.

Word from the wise, if you want a ticket, make sure you’re online the SECOND they open. Tickets go fast and you have to be ready to click as soon as they’re on sale.