North Star Games Adopts Unilateral MAPP and Restricts Amazon.com Sales Channel

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Feb 082018
 

North Star Games Adopts Unilateral MAPP and Restricts Amazon.com Sales Channel

Kensington, MD (February 6th, 2018) – In order to better serve its retail community, North Star Games, LLC is announcing two new sales policies. Effective today, North Star Games is adopting a unilateral Minimum Advertised Pricing Policy (MAPP). This MAPP will enhance the value of the North Star Games brand and provide long-term benefits to everyone who purchases its products, including both trade partners and consumers. Adherence to the MAPP is non-negotiable for all North Star Games’ resellers and will be strictly enforced to ensure the continued value of its brand.

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Gen Con 50 coverage 14: Gaming Paper with Erik Bauer

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Aug 232017
 

I caught up with Erik Bauer of Gaming Paper at Gen Con  50.  We talked about paper and the the future of Mega dungeon and the potential for Starfinder.

Any one else looking forward to the vinyl mats?

Shadowrun Sprawl Stories will be at Gen Con 50.

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Jul 272017
 

Sprawl Stories.front coverThe Sixth World is a place of danger and few places depict that danger better than Seattle. Where the sprawl expands, klic after klic, in all directions while trying to swallow the Emerald City. It ‘s the home to millions who struggle to survive the hazards of decaying neighborhoods and the scrupulous eyes of their neighbors.

Sprawl Stories contains four Shadorun novellas:

“Neat” by Russell Zimmerman
“DocWagon 19” by Jennifer Brozek
“Big Dreams” by R.L. King
“Blind Magic” by Dylan Birtolo
Each of these novellas takes  a look at life through the eyes of those that live there.  A burnt out mage is now searching for missing person – nothing can wrong there! Then a reporter goes on a ride-along with a high-octane DocWagon crew.  Hmm, something tells me to buckle up! Oh did I mention live on Trideo? Yeah, that’s a story for you. An ex-wageslaver gets caught between powerful forces while looking into his uncle’s death.  And a shaman must recover from an injury that threatens her way of life while extracting revenge on those who double-crossed her!
Yes the Sprawl is the wild side of Seattle. Are you prepared to walk in it?

Box Breaking 197: A Nightmare Before Christmas Munchkin From Steve Jackson Games

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Nov 252016
 

In This Box Breaking Matt takes a look at a Nightmare Before Christmas through the eyes of Munchkin. It has a ghoulish spin and you can play as a citizen from your favorite holiday town.

This is one of the coolest versions of Munchkin yet!

Pompeii on Kickstarter

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Nov 162016
 

61b3dd8e-c204-4b6d-b510-e0853bc285d3Punch-It Entertainment is excited to announce the launch of Pompeii: Wrath of Vesuvius, a lightweight board game for 2-5 players that plays in 15-30 minutes.

Designed by Jay Little, X-Wing Miniatures, Edge of Empire, Blood Bowl Team Manager and Co-Designed Lucas Zerby, and Dylan Shepherd. Pompeii: Wrath of Vesuvius features area control, bluffing, and destruction.

 

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War of the Rings Second Anniversary Release

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Oct 022016
 

war-ringAres Games is opening pre-orders today for a limited edition of the Game Rules, Strategy Guide and Gameboard in a deluxe format matching the components included in the War of the Ring Second Edition Anniversary Release.

For players who missed pre-orders of the Anniversary Release (now sold out), or who are interested only in these components and not in the full set of 205 painted figures, it’s the chance to become the owner of a set of very special items: an extra-size War of the Ring gameboard (two boards, each 64 x 88 cm) with UV and hot foil printing; the deluxe edition of the Game Rules (56 pages); the Strategy Companion written by Kristofer Bengtsson (104 pages). Each of these two volumes is hardbound, with quarter binding in cloth paper and hot-foil imprint on the slipcase.

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