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Level 7 [OMEGA PROTOCOL] from Privateer Press

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Aug 112013

Level 7 [OMEGA PROTOCOL]

$89.99 SRP

Their greatest weapon is fear. Yours is an assault rifle.

Now overrun with swarms of monstrous genetic creations led by their nefarious alien overseers, the underground facility of Subterra Bravo is the epicenter of an unfathomable government conspiracy, one that must be kept secret at all costs. To cover up the truth, the shadowy agency in charge of the operation has initiated Omega Protocol, dispatching an elite team of commandos to retake Subterra Bravo and eradicate all evidence of the sinister creatures within. But the threat these creatures and their alien overlords pose may be far greater than anyone can possibly imagine.

LEVEL 7 [OMEGA PROTOCOL] is a tactical miniatures-based board game for 2-6 players. Fearlessly enter the belly of the beast as part of a highly trained team of operatives and work together to neutralize all threats, or take control of the creatures inhabiting Subterra Bravo and ensure the human intruders know true terror before they meet their grisly fate.

Contains:

37 Plastic Figures 18 Special Dice

36 Tiles 5 Commando Character Sheets

156 Tokens 16 Overseer Dashboard Pieces

74 Markers 153 Cards

2 Round Tracker Pieces 1 Mission Guide

1 Rulebook

From Queen Games

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Aug 112013

Lost Legends

$49.99 SRP

In Lost Legends, players take on the role of heroes trying to assemble an arsenal of equipment in order to battle increasingly ferocious monsters as they quest deeper into danger. The game begins with all players choosing one of five heroes each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Each player fights their own monster; this is not a cooperative game. The monster each hero will likely face is revealed to them before players draft cards for their equipment. An interesting aspect in this game is you may, if the conditions are right, evade a monster in front of you, and pass it to the hero next to you but at the cost of having to fight the monster you draw next!

Players then select an equipment card drafted from a hand of cards, and pass the remainder of the hand to your left to prepare for battle with the monster in front of them. The equipment draft continues in this manner until only one card is left in each hand, which is discarded. Players then compare their drafted equipment to their monster to determine the result of the battle! The game consists of 3 levels filled with monsters to slay and new equipment to pick up.

Players need Legend Points to win the game! These come in the form of trophies awarded for most monsters as well as sets of monsters slain. Can you defeat the monsters thrown in your path to glory and become the most Legendary?

3-5 players

Ages 10+

Shadowrun 5th ed Review

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Aug 052013

Shadowrun (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

So the gang at Catalyst has redesigned Shadowrun and released 5^th edition. We managed to get our hands on a PDF copy to look at. But before we get into this review I have to let you know that this is a re-visitation for me of the Shadowrun world. I haven’t played SR since about 1986. I have dabbled with a little bit of the fiction here and there, and I even picked up an almanac or two for reference material. With that being said I asked the powers that be (Jason Hardy) a lot of questions about the changes. I even purchased the 4^th ed book as reference material. So you’re going to get the impression of an individual who took a crash course on the two game systems. It’s my hope that you can see how simple the system is.

With all of the above taken into consideration let’s dive right in. The very first thing I noticed was that the table of contents is huge – five pages. Before going any further I jumped right to the back of the book to see if there was an index; my favorite tool in most gaming books. Along the way I discovered an intricate bookmark system built into the PDF. Needless to say I found the layout of the book to be impeccable. The book is riddled with tables that make it easier to use. Did I mention this book is huge!

The art is not quite what I expected. Don’t get me wrong it tells the visual story of Shadowrun very well. I was just expecting something a little darker. I will admit I want prints of every night city scape they have in the book. There is something very alluring about the light pollution.

Iron Kingdoms: Full Metal Fantasy Roleplaying Game: Kings, Nations, and Gods (Hardcover)

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Aug 052013

Iron Kingdoms: Full Metal Fantasy Roleplaying Game: Kings, Nations, and Gods (Hardcover)

$59.99 SRP

Take your adventures to new heights with this exhaustive guide to the people and nations that form the heart of the Iron Kingdoms; Cygnar, Khador, Llael, Ord, and the Protectorate of Menoth. Explore the steam-driven core of a world of conflict and epic adventure with a wealth of information that brings these nations to life in stunningly vivid detail.

This essential full-color guide to the nations of the Iron Kingdoms equips you with:

-An extensive account of the history, culture, and society of Cygnar, Khador, Llael, Ord, and the Protectorate of Menoth.

-New careers, skills, and spells to empower your character to take on the perils of the Iron Kingdoms.

-New equipment, including new mechanika and magic weapons from the Iron Kingdoms’ military armories.

-New steamjacks, including an arsenal of warjacks from the battlefields of western Immoren.

-New regional and military adventuring companies, each with its own theme and benefits.

-A comprehensive overview of life in the Iron Kingdoms and the history of western Immoren.

384 pages, full color

Figure Forge Limited Edition Black Mamba for Heavy Gear

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Aug 042013

In this Figure Forge Matt assembles the Limited Edition Black Mamba from Dream Pod 9 for Heavy Gear. The Black Mamba was the Limited edition figure at Gen Con 2012. It can also be purchased online with the South super bundle

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Box Breaking 78: FLUXX the Board Game from Looney Labs

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Aug 042013

In this Box Breaking Matt tears open the Fluxx Board Game from Looney Labs. Fluxx the Board Game is a tabletop representation of their hit card game – where everything is in a state of Constant Change.

Thank you for watching, We will have a how to video for you in a couple of days.

Figure Forge Soviet T-34/85 Medium Tank for Bolt Action

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Aug 032013

In this Figure Forge David assembles the T-34/85 Medium Tank for Bolt Action. The T-34 is the main battle tank of the Soviet Army during World War II. If you’re watching this as a tutorial make sure to watch the whole thing through first. David makes a couple of mistakes that get pointed out as we go through the video. One of them involves the turret.

Thanks for Watching. If you want to learn more about Bolt Action you can visit Warlord Games.

Box Breaking 77 Soviet Infantry for Bolt Action

Hordes: Circle of Orboros: Razorwing Griffon Light Warbeast (plastic)

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Aug 032013

Hordes: Circle of Orboros: Razorwing Griffon Light Warbeast (plastic)

$18.99 SRP

Razorwing Griffons plunge into battle with the piercing shrieks of birds of prey, diving brutally into enemy formations. Flying just a few feet above the ground, they move like threshers across crops of wheat. The griffons use their sharp-edged blades to slash through ranks of infantry, leaving a bloody trail of the dead and dying to mark their passage.

The Razorwing Griffon light warbeast comes in a box (PIP 72073). A player may field any number of Razorwing Griffons in a Circle army.

Contains:

1 Razorwing Griffon

1 color stat card

WAW: Eisenbach Gap Deluxe

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Aug 012013

WAW: Eisenbach Gap Deluxe

$54.99 SRP

One game that includes all the components of both the original Eisenbach Gap and Death of First Panzer. Better still, the maps are mounted and the rules and player aid cards are full color. This is a great chance to dive into the popular World at War system with the first two modules packed in one box!

For those new to World at War, the game simulates, on a platoon-level, the war which began May 14, 1985 when Junior Lieutenant Yuri Andromnivitch’s T-72 sent a 125mm HE round screaming into the guard tower on the ridge at Dankmarshausen, ripping mortar from rebar, and sending head-sized chunks of concrete tumbling into the red-roofed houses below.

Units activate by chit draw and formation, fire in a flurry of dice, and look good doing it. The rules cover self-propelled mortars, thin-skinned vehicles, support weapons, ranged combat, opportunity fire, ATGM depletion, assault, and overrun combat. Better still, World at War is not just a game, but also a game system. Learn Eisenbach Gap Deluxe, and you can play any of the follow-on modules.

Contains:

One hundred seventy-six (176) gorgeous die-cut 5/8’’ counters

Two, professionally drawn, printed, and MOUNTED maps

Twelve scenarios, 2 players’ aid cards, and 4 dice

A full-color, 16-page rule, scenario, and chart book

Box Breaking 78 Telestrations from Usaopoly

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Jul 302013

In this Box Breaking Matt takes a look at the contents of Telestrations. The hit game from Usaopoly about communication.

Thanks for watching.

To learn more about Telestrations you can visit Usaopoly.

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