Dystopian Wars Releases in December

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Nov 202015
 
DWKB50DWKB50 Kingdom of Britannia Windsor Mobile Fortification
Built to mimic a Norman castle, the Windsor is one of the more ambitious weapons of war ever created by the Kingdom of Britannia. Less of a robot and more of a mobile gun platform, it is truly devastating in battle as it walks to victory! This behemoth of war was created to inspire the soldiers of the KoB, representing one of the most iconic structures ever built on the fair isles – Windsor Castle. Festooned with volley guns and sporting devastating Cannons the Windsor will be the pride of any military force fielding it. Can be assembled on a scenic ground or water base.
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Secret Directive Kickstarter Preview

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Oct 272015
 

Have you ever wanted to be a spymaster? Sending spys to other countries to collect intel, subvert enemy spies and probably die? Then you can send them to death rehab and do it all over again. That’s how it works right?

Secret Directive is a sort of “take-that” style deck building, economic, worker placement… thing for 2-4 players designed my Mike Lee and art by Daniel Giovannini. It wold be quite a task to wrestle all of those concepts into a workable and fun experience wouldn’t it? Well I guess we will find out. I will briefly describe the gist of the game, after which I will and tell you why I believe this game might or might not be worth your hard earned cash.

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Okay so get this: There are four ways to win here. Four different types of “Intelligence” cards will allow you to advance 4 different tracks. Economy, Science, Military and Culture. Each provides a suitable and respectable upgrade to your country. You will research these cards, add them to your deck and advance these tracks.

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Looting Atlantis Review

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Sep 222015
 

Looting Atlantis designed by Nick Sauer

Published by Shoot Again Games on Kickstarter

 

Imagine you are a citizen of Atlantis and the continent is sinking due to a violent eruption.  Knowing that the your home is lost other citizens begin to flee.  You and the other players around you however, realize that the other civilizations are primitive in comparison so you begin Looting Atlantis to secure your family’s future.

Looting Atlantis is a race to gather as much Atlantean equipment as possible.  The only problems are that the lava is destroying everything, and other citizens are trying to thwart you.  Looting Atlantis combines a race against the clock, with card counting, critical thinking and a drafting mechanic.

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Champions of Midgard From Grey Fox Games

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Sep 102015
 

champ1Champions of Midgard

$59.99

 

The old Jarl has died and his once prosperous port has fallen into a state of catastrophe. Fearsome creatures are coming in droves, driving chaos and destruction before them. Trolls attack the town, Draugr terrorize nearby villages, and Monsters strike at travelers and merchants alike. The people are suffering and you could be their champion.

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Legend of the Five Rings RPG: Atlas of Rokugan

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Sep 102015
 

rokuganLegend of the Five Rings RPG: Atlas of Rokugan

$49.99

 

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

–Shinsei

 

For twenty years, the Legend of the Five Rings card game and role-playing game have explored the world of Rokugan. Now, for the first time, the Emerald Empire at last gets a single-volume atlas describing and mapping its lands, castles, and cities!

 

This book contains a comprehensive description of Rokugan’s provinces and settlements, along with detailed explorations of its three major cities (Ryoko Owari and the two Imperial Capitals, Otosan Uchi and Toshi Ranbo).

 

Appromiately 300 pgs, Hardcover

Odyssey: Wrath of Poseidon from Ares Games

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Sep 102015
 

odysseyOdyssey: Wrath of Poseidon

$39.90

 

The war is over, and your ships are trying to sail back to your homeland after a long absence. To do so, you must beg forgiveness of the wrathful sea god, Poseidon. You need to reach the Sacred Island to make offerings and prayers to the gods…but the irascible Poseidon will use all his powers to prevent you from getting there!

 

As one of up to four players commanding the Greek ships, you must sail through endless storms, blind to all around you, trying to gather clues to your whereabouts to stay on course.

 

As Poseidon, you throw powerful storms against the sailors, driving them off-course and confounding them, so they can’t reach the Sacred Island in time.

 

The game uses two boards, hidden from each other. The Poseidon player uses special tiles to secretly move one or all the ships on his game board, which shows the real position of the ships, giving information to the sailors about what they see around them. The navigators have to guess where they are, moving their ships on their own game board based on their deductions, as they trace their course to the Sacred Island. Multiple game boards enhance replayability; special overlays are included to make the game easier or harder, according to the players’ preferences.

 

2-5 players

Ages 13+

30+ minute play time

 

Contains:

1 Rule book

2 Game boards

1 Punched board

8 Plastic ships

The Game from IDW Games September 18th

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Aug 312015
 

the gameThe Game 

$19.99

Nominated for the 2015 Spiel Des Jahres (Game of the Year), The Game is a co-operative card game for 1-5 players.

 

In The Game, players will have to work together to play cards into one of four different piles, with the hopes of discarding all 98 cards to win. Each turn, a player must play at least two cards into one or more of the piles and then the player draws as many cards as they played. The next player then takes their turn and play continues until one of the players cannot play the requisite two cards (or one card if the draw pile has been depleted).

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Firefly: Kalidasa from GF9

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Aug 292015
 

KalidasaFirefly: Kalidasa

$39.99

 

The Rim is calling…

 

The second Rim expansion set for Firefly: The Game, Kalidasa adds a massive star system to the ‘Verse with loads of new opportunities for adventure and profit.

 

The long arm of the Alliance reaches out beyond core space with the addition of the Operative’s Corvette. Two new Contacts, Magistrate Higgins and the twin brothers Fanty & Mingo, provide new work opportunities for ambitious crews. The bustling port of Beaumonde offers exciting new gear and supplies for captains of all sorts. New Set Up cards, new Story cards and a host of surprises await the bold. Will you answer?

 

Contains:

1 Game board

1 Plastic ship

54 Tokens

5 Set up/Story cards

197 Game cards

1 Rulebook

Don’t Turn Your Back from Evil Hat Productions

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Aug 282015
 

betrayDon’t Turn Your Back

$40.00

 

Walk the twisted streets of the Mad City in a board game that fuses worker placement with deck building. Extract dreams in the City Slumbering, and use them to buy favors from Nightmares. Procure special services in the Bizarre Bazaar. Score points through skillful play in Mother When’s deadly High School, and the sinister 13th District. Compete for the Wax King’s favor, and the ultimate prize…escape!

 

 

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The Undercity: Iron Kingdoms Adventure Board Game

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Aug 242015
 

undercity1The Undercity: Iron Kingdoms Adventure Board Game

$94.99

 

Evil lurks beneath the city of Corvis. Burdened by the growing tide of corruption, the desperate and undermanned City Watch turns to a mercenary company for help investigating a rash of smuggling activity and strange disappearances. But beneath the soot-filled streets of the metropolis a sinister plot unfolds, greater and more dangerous than anyone has dared imagine.

 

Join the Black River Irregulars and delve into the treacherous Undercity, a decaying labyrinth of tunnels and caverns sprawled beneath Corvis that is home to all manner of vice and villainy. Work as a team and utilize your hero’s unique strengths to battle the Undercity’s deadly denizens and expose the dark conspiracy festering in the city’s underbelly. If you’re tough and smart, you’ll gain valuable experience and equipment you need to destroy the evil threatening Corvis. Fail, and death will be the least of your concerns.

 

Contains:

1 Campaign guide with 7 linked adventures

44 plastic figures

4 hero character sheets

203 cards

202 tokens and markers

8 dice

16 map tiles

1 Game board

1 Villain reference sheet

1 Rulebook