MAXIMUM APOCALYPSE- A REVIEW PLUS UPDATES ON THE NEW MILLENNIUM BOARD GAME

I haven't played this game but it looks interesting with so many options and I like the comic book graphic style artwork. Although, it's fantasy-based and for younger audiences. Nothing wrong with that if you're into that sub-genre and circling that age range. Let me know if you've played this game or plan to get it and if you like it. 

The New Millennium Update

Below is the latest update for Millennium with its 4 new characters. As you can see Millennium is for older audiences, at least 18 and up with realistic settings and stories. First up is our cover girl, Andrea. Make no mistake, aside from her soft facial features and childlike freckles, she's one tough cookie.

And don't let Alex fool you either. He might remind you of an underwear model (ouch) but he's strictly business. Freedom has a quiet charm about her but she's the real deal too. Don't piss her off because she'll unleash her super freaky side in a heartbeat.

And Pucho . . . well he's another story altogether. My alter-ego without a doubt. This guy is slick and even hilarious when he wants to be. But overall he's an introvert with a sick twist. Take him for a spin and find out what makes him tick.

Here's a sneak peek at one of the new pages from the Millennium rules booklet. As you can see, I've updated all the characters to include, Pucho, a joker of sorts who's sure to add some levity to the game, plus I've added a different, much cooler version of Freedom to this mix of oddball characters.

The best thing about this new batch of characters is that their appearance is much edgier and cooler than the original versions. Below is a comp of Freedom's new look. 

Thank you to CanStockPhoto.com for these awesome images.

These new photos will appear in the new Millennium card deck with the next printing in July. As you can tell by her looks, when Freedom speaks, everyone listens. She's far beyond just being a hot chick, she's got important things on her mind and plenty to say, so listen up. 

As for Pucho, well he's not easy to figure out. One minute he's quoting Malcolm X, the next he's spewing nasty stuff like, "Dangle that thought, I've gotta drop a deuce," or "... lay down some fudge." Right, right, he's got those kinds of issues. It's all in good fun and besides, girls like Freedom and Andrea love that kind of stuff.

As far as Andrea's best friend, Maria, well so far she's only featured in the books but as time goes on I might add her to the card deck and the board game.

A lot of things remain up in the air but as Covid-19 diminishes in our rear-view, this game gets closer to publication.

As I see it, once we get back to the way things were before COVID-19, it's going to be an outdoor fest for some time and few people will be playing board games. So with that outlook in mind, I'll still launch the game in September but I'm not expecting any real activity for several months.

The biggest lesson I've learned throughout this process is that taking my time is better for the quality of the game. The beginning of the design process is usually tentative at best and so as time goes on, ideas come into focus, and weak concepts become stronger.

I have to say that Millennium has evolved in ways I had not expected and as the following months blur across the COVID-19 landscape, this board game will emerge as a different kind of post-apocalyptic game that acknowledges our current life and times while giving a refreshing nod to America's nostalgic past.

It's an exciting time in more ways than one and I hope you can join me along the way as Millennium makes its long-awaited debut in September.

Say it in the comments below, thank you.