There Have Been Eight Previous Worlds Each world stretched across vast millennia. Each saw civilizations flourish before dying, scattering or transcending. Those that ruled these worlds spoke to the stars, reengineered their bodies, and mastered form and essence. But now they are gone. The people of the new world-the Ninth World-live among the ruined majesty of an unimaginable past. Are you brave enough to seek adventure, fortune, and discovery in the remnants of the prior worlds? Treasures of unmatched wonder await-but in those ruins also sleep dangers and terrors of bygone eras.Explore the vast, fascinating, and unique setting of Numenera-the Ninth World. Gather your friends, open this box, and begin playing right away! The game is easy to learn and fun to play. Whether you're new to Numenera or new to roleplaying games, this box has everything you need to get started. A perfect introduction to the Ninth World, this complete tabletop roleplaying game takes 3-6 players on their first journey into the science-fantasy world of Numenera.