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Sun King to Make a Golden Belgian Ale for Gen Con’s 50th

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Feb 112017

INDIANAPOLIS (January 20, 2017) Gen Con, the longest-running gaming convention in North America, has announced a renewal of their partnership with Sun King Brewing Company, continuing an uninterrupted relationship that began in 2012. As part of this partnership extension, Sun King will craft the official beer for the historic Gen Con 50, operate an outdoor 21-and-over beer garden during the convention, and provide entertainment on W. Georgia St in Indianapolis.

For Gen Con 50, taking place August 17-20, Sun King will brew a Belgian-Style Golden Ale, available in both cans and drafts at the convention as well as via bar, restaurant, and packaged liquor providers in the Indianapolis metro.

“While pondering Gen Con 50, thoughts of a Belgian Golden Ale came to mind,” said Dave Colt, Head Brewer/Co-Founder of Sun King Brewing. “A golden anniversary should be celebrated with a beer golden in color, with complex fruity esters and moderate spiciness, a first for Sun King Brewery to make in celebration of our partnership with Gen Con.”

Sun King Brewing has created official beers for five prior Gen Con events, including last year’s 20-Sided Rye.

“Our partners at Sun King truly understand the Gen Con attendee,” said Scott Elliott, Vice President of Business Development at Gen Con. “A significant portion of last year’s 61,000 Gen Con attendees sampled the Sun King beer, and their feedback on its taste, branding, and packaging art was our best yet.”

“Gen Con is one of our favorite events of the year and over time, as our partnership has grown, so has the excitement and anticipation around the brewery!” said Clay Robinson, Co-Founder of Sun King Brewing. “We’ve got a lot of fun in store surrounding Gen Con 50 and are honored to be a part of the celebration.”

Badges for Gen Con 50 will go on-sale on January 29 at noon (Eastern) on gencon.com.

About Gen Con

Gen Con LLC produces the largest consumer hobby, fantasy, science fiction, and adventure game convention in North America, Gen Con, The Best Four Days in Gaming!™. Acquired in 2002 by former CEO and founder of Wizards of the Coast, Peter Adkison, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Gen Con 50 (2017) will be sponsored by Mayfair Games, Paizo, Inc., and Rio Grande Games.

About Sun King Brewing Company

Sun King Brewing Company is the brainchild of Dave Colt and Clay Robinson. With the help of family and friends – Omar Robinson, Andy Fagg and Steve Koers – the first keg of Sun King beer rolled out the door for delivery in July 2009. Now available on tap and in cans at hundreds of locations statewide, Sun King has grown into the second-largest beer brewer in the state of Indiana – and the largest brewer in the state that distributes beer exclusively in Indiana.

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Reveal your Inner Wizard Skills this December with Potion Explosion on iOS and Android Devices

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Nov 172016

Reveal your Inner Wizard Skills this December with Potion Explosion on iOS and Android Devices

Asmodee Digital to publish mobile version of Horrible Games’ popular tabletop game Potion Explosion

Paris, November 10, 2016 – Asmodee Digital is proud to present the digital adaptation of the award-winning magical game Potion Explosion, by Horrible Games. Developed by Studio Clangore as a faithful digital version of the board game, it will be available on mobile devices in December. Attend the Horribilorum Sorcery Academy for Witty Witches and Wizards and attempt to become the head of the class by creating incredible potions!

History of Tsuro from Gen Con 2015

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Aug 052015

Tsuro has been around for almost a decade now, here is a complete history of the game.

If you like Tsuro you will certainly like this!

Catan: Traveler—Compact Edition™

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Jul 072015

Catan: Traveler—Compact Edition™ $45.00

Whether you’re on the train, in the ski lodge or picnicking in the woods: This compact edition lets you take CATAN everywhere!

The space-saving box unfolds to reveal the variable board. Roads, settlements and cities are safe in their locking drawers.

Cards are held securely in holder trays. Even the dice, thanks to the practical hex-shaped shaker cannot get dropped and lost.

Adepticon 2016 is Right Around the Corner

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May 202015

After an incredibly successful convention in our new venue, AdeptiCon will return to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center March 31st through April 3rd, 2016!

AdeptiCon 2015 saw several changes, the most obvious being the move to a new venue. The Renaissance Schaumburg, with all its additional space and amenities, proved to be the upgrade AdeptiCon needed. We are very excited to announce our return to this fantastic facility in 2016. AdeptiCon 2015 also saw the integration of a new registration system which we will continue to refine and polish going forward.

AdeptiCon 2015 attendance was at an all-time high, as the convention offered the widest and most diverse event list to date. Huge tournaments, the addition of board gaming events, a much larger Vendor Hall, a new area for the Crystal Brush painting competition, and an expanded Hobby Seminar classroom space all made for an exciting and busy convention.

AdeptiCon 2016 will continue to build on our recent successes by refining our existing schedule and adding new and exciting events. Work has already begun, so mark your calendar now!

A couple of additional dates to keep in mind:

Hotel Block: The hotel blocks will open on May 15th, 2015. The Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel is currently accepting hotel reservations at the special AdeptiCon rate. Please note that all individual reservations will be charged a non-refundable deposit of one (1) night room and tax at the time of booking with a minimum of a two (2) night stay. Click here to reserve your room at that special AdeptiCon rate!
Event Submission: Begins on August 15th, 2015.
Convention Registration: Late October/Early November of 2015.

Now get painting…that new army and that Crystal Brush entry aren’t going to paint themselves! See you in 2016!

A Special Thanks to our AdeptiCon 2015 Sponsors!

AdeptiCon relies on our sponsors. Eighty-seven companies contributed to help make AdeptiCon 2015 a success!

Check out the full list of sponsors at adepticon.org.

Catan Europe From Mayfair

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Oct 062012

In the late Middle Ages, trade flourished in Europe. Economic groups like the Hanseatic League, the Welser and Fugger families, and merchants from Northern Italy established trading posts and factories in all of the important cities throughout Europe. These businesses provided the population with goods of all kinds, such as fur from the north, cloth from Flanders, wine from the south, and spices from India. The most important commodity of all was salt. In the Middle Ages salt was highly prized it was used to preserve food.

You are a powerful merchant! Start your trading posts in three cities. Recruit new merchants and send them to distant cities to establish trading posts and expand your interests. The more trading posts you have, the more commodities are at your disposal which you can sell profitably in foreign cities.

To ensure that your commodities arrive safely at their destination, you must open up trade routes and equip caravans. You win the game if you are the first to deliver all of your commodities to foreign cities.

Sky Traders From fantasy Flight Games

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Jul 032012

Sky Traders

$ 49.95 SRp

Launch your skyship into the clouds in Sky Traders, a board game of adventure, commerce, and intrigue for two to five players. Evade ruthless Wind Pirates and manipulate the commodities market. Work with your peers to create larger profits for everyone, or try to undermine your rivals and keep all of the revenue for yourself. Trade your way to fortune and fame as you attempt to take control of the powerful Sky Guild! • A board game of trading and negotiation for 2-5 players • Players assemble a unique board for each game, creating additional replayability • Includes a finely sculpted miniature for each sky trader • Control the value of trade goods and gain Influence with the powerful Sky Guild • Plot your course and rise to the ultimate rank of Master of the Sky Guild.

Catan Junior from Mayfair Games Arrives in April

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Jan 202012

A Catan adventure for fledgling swashbucklers.

Explore the Seas! Catan: Junior™ introduces a modified playing style of the classic game giving younger players the opportunity to experience the world of Catan! Designed for players as young as 5 and is a perfect introduction to the Catan series of games for kids and families.

Catan: Junior™ takes place on a ring of islands where 2 to 4 players build hideouts, and the mysterious Spooky Island, where the Ghost Captain lives. Each island generates a specific resource: wood, goats, rum or swords and players can acquire gold.