The Event

It Came From… The Skies by Tony Dougherty (The Dukes of Highlands) is a new spin on the megagame classic Watch the Skies! by Jim Wallman (Stone, Paper, Scissors; in association with the Megagame Makers), popularized by the phenomenal Shut Up & Sit Down let’s-play videos.

This is part of the PAX Unplugged 2024 suite of megagame events being hosted by the Megagame Coalition. Badges to the PAX Unplugged convention are required to attend the event and can be purchased here.

It Came From… The Skies! will feature a new pre-designed alien storyline for each run - ensuring new player experience each time!

The Setting

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.

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.

You can read more about the design from the Dukes of Highland website.

The Deetz!

• Rules and roles will be distributed via email before the event. The rules will also be gone over at the start of the game for those who didn’t have time to read the rules.

• Cosplay welcomed and praised but entirely optional.

• Age Limit. Age 16+ with adult escort, or 18+ without.

Have questions or concerns? Please reach out at phillymegagames@gmail.com