The rulebook leaves out one important part for the game setup...

Regardless of the time of day/week/year and her personal distance from the location where the game is being played, Tina Turner must say: "Welcome! To another exciting edition of Thunderstone!" (It counts even if she mumbles it in her sleep.)

Note: Mel Gibson does not need to be involved, but dressing in post-apocalyptic garb is worth 5VP at the end of the game.

"We don't need another hero!
Unless he starts at Level 3!"