In this Box Breaking Matt takes a look Master of Orion from Catalyst Game Labs. Master of Orion is a deck builder where 2 players attempt explore the galaxy while wreaking havoc on one another while conquering the stars.
Master of Orion is new to me ( I can’t believe i just said that), but all hype this year has me looking into it.
Loren and I chat about the house of Kurita. Plus some of the other new things they are about to unroll. He also hints what the Kurita Combat manual is about. Plus he tells us about the campaign operations manual – it’s plug n play! He also explains some of the mechanics that set the new Valiant deck builder apart from other card games.
Thanks Loren, It’s always fun talking with you.
In This Box Breaking Matt Takes a look at Dark Gothic Colonial Horror. The stand alone expansion for the Dark Gothic deck building game from Flying Frog Productions.
Our friends at the Frog have added some interesting mechanics that I’m looking forward to.
Legendary Encounters: A Predator Deck Building Game
$59.99
Legendary Encounters is back with an all new “Predator” core set!
Play as the Predator hunting down humans as well as recruiting the ultimate military unit to track down and destroy the Predator. The game will feature some of Predator and Predator 2’s greatest protagonists, including Dutch, Blaine, Mac and Dillon, as they go head to head with the Ultimate hunter.
Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Skull & Shackles Adventure Deck 6: From Hell’s Heart
$19.99
A devilish invading armada is bent on subjugating the islands of the Shackles, culminating in an epic battle at the edge of the Eye of Abendego using whatever forces you can muster. If you manage to defend your home against betrayal, danger, and the Empire of Cheliax, then you can assume your place at the head of the Pirate Council and take the mantle of the Hurricane King for your own.
The Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: From Hell’s Heart Adventure Deck is a 110-card expansion featuring fantastic loot, plunder, ships, villains, and 5 new scenarios that make up the complete “From Hell’s Heart” adventure. Bring your character’s legend to its apotheosis with the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: From Hell’s Heart Adventure Deck.
A few months ago we announced a contest for fans to design their own mission for Shadowrun: Crossfire. We received some intriguing submissions, and the time has come for fans to vote both on the Fan Favorite mission and on the Wildest Ride! Votes can be submitted at a forum thread posted for that purpose, or they can be e-mailed to randall@catalystgamelabs.com. So get voting, and good luck to all the designers!
Voting ends February 8th; get over thee and vote.
Shadowrun: Crossfire is in the wilds, being played and enjoyed by thousands of gamers. Not only has it had great critical acclaim, but it’s rapidly selling out of its first print run; we’re already lining up a second printing, and the first Mission Pack!
With all of that excitement in mind—alongside the wonderful campaign nature of the game in earned karma and stickers—we’re announcing a Create a Shadowrun: Crossfire Mission Contest.
I’m going to try and get a friend to join me on this – any other takers?
Dark Gothic is card game based on American Gothic Horror from Flying Frog Productions. This game uses resource management in a unique that also incorporates deck building and management.
After getting use to the concept of building and thinning your deck during game play I found Dark Gothic to be very entertaining.
Matt Delves int the DBG Dark Gothic an takes a look at the card from Flying Frog. Dark Gothic is based on the sett colonial American horror. The game allows for 2-6 players have some fun.
You can learn more at Flying Frog.
ShuffleTech is the first time I have ever seen High quality sleeves paired with sleeve inserts at a reasonable – no great price.
When I start playing MtG again, hopefully soon, I will consider these for protection.
