REDMOND, WASHINGTON (May 5, 2018): Join Paizo staff, authors, artists, and more for a weekend of gaming and camaraderie! The Pathfinder Playtest doesn’t release until August, but attendees at PaizoCon will get a chance to see the evolution of Pathfinder in action. They can also playtest the updated Pathfinder Adventure Card Game. The convention runs May 25-28 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels in Seattle, Washington.
Win the Lottery! Attendees should prioritize signing up for the event lottery at PaizoCon.com, which allows hundreds of fans to get an equal chance at claiming a coveted spot at events. The opportunity for attendees to rank their event preferences ends on Tuesday, May 8 at 2:00 pm PST.
PaizoCon events include the Preview Banquet, panels, seminars, workshops, and exclusive gaming events. There will be organized play sessions for Starfinder Society, Pathfinder Society, and the Adventure Card Guild. Paizo staff, game industry veterans, and fans will run open gaming. Special Guests include artist Taylor Fischer, who will host panels on designing aliens and monsters, and the Glass Cannon Podcast, who have promised events and shenanigans all weekend long.
4-Day Badges are $75, Preview Banquet tickets are $35 and purchasing them together gives attendees a $10 discount. There are Kids Badges for children ten years old and younger. Single Day Badges will be available in person at the PaizoCon convention store and are priced at $25 for adults and $15 for kids.
Fans can learn more and register at paizocon.com.
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DIG Second Edition and its expansion DIG: Dragon! are now live on Kickstarter, until May 22nd.
Now on Kickstarter
Board Game Circus, the marketing team behind the KS hit Arena: The Contest and their French partner, Mangrove Games, the publisher of DIG and Planetopia, are collaborating once again! DIG Second Edition and its expansion DIG: Dragon! are now live on Kickstarter, until May 22nd.
DIG is an action-packed push-your-luck game in which players compete to find the most loot in their galleries and hire the most promising companions to be the first one to find 5 precious gems. A lot of risk is involved, clever mitigation and a good portion of luck. The expansion adds another layer of push-your luck to the game, as well as new specialists, helping you to achieve your goal faster… but at a cost. DIG: Dragon! is fully compatible with the first edition of DIG.
“Our cooperation with Mangrove Games started over a year ago, when we made sure that DIG saw the light of the day, and since developed into a friendship around developing and publishing entertaining board games in France and Germany. Julien has put a lot of thought in the rules and visual presentation DIG, it was a please discovering it bit by bit (see what I did there) and diving into the depth of the Dragon’s Lair in the new expansion.”, mentions Daniel Theuerkaufer, co-Founder of Board Game Circus.
Robit Riddle from Atlas Games June 2018
In June, Atlas Games will distribute Baba Geek Games’ new title Robit Riddle to the distribution channel.
In Robit Riddle, the players make believe that they are robots trying to find their missing pet robits.
- A GM-free introduction to roleplaying.
- Easy to learn, quick to play.
- Three family-friendly storybooks with more than 50 endings.
- Art by John Ariosa (Mice & Mystics).
Fall of 2018 Wendake from Renegade Games
San Diego, CA (May 1, 2018) — Renegade Game Studios™ is excited to announce the upcoming release of Wendake a unique action selection and resource management game designed by Danilo Sabia. Originally published in Italy and released at Essen in 2017 through Placentia Games and Post Scriptum, Wendake will now be available to North American fans through this continued partnership.
Pre-orders are available now for pick up at Gen Con, August 2-5th. 2018.
Fans can also pre-order Wendake now from their Friendly Local Game Store for delivery in Fall, 2018.
Steve Jackson to Attend Origins Game Fair 2018
Steve Jackson to Attend Origins Game Fair 2018
Columbus, OH – Steve Jackson, owner and founder of Steve Jackson Games, will be attending Origins Game Fair this June! Jackson has received over a dozen Origins awards, and has created timeless games such as Ogre and Illuminati. Origins attendees will have the opportunity to learn to play different games that he’ll demonstrate, get his signature, and participate in a special event!
Explorers of the North Sea Expansion Rocks of Ruin is to be Released on May 23!
Recent storms have left longships torn apart, with their precious cargo scattered across the rocky shores. Meanwhile, rumours of great fortresses in nearby regions are beginning to spread. Will you be the first to salvage the wrecks, or will you throw caution to the wind and charge the enemy fortresses for fame and glory?
Rocks of Ruin adds new ways to score with salvaging Shipwrecks, building Structures and raiding Fortresses. When placing tiles with a Shipwreck, a token is taken from the supply and placed facedown on the tile. Players may spend an action with 1 Viking to salvage a Shipwreck. They will either find Timber for building Structures, Provisions for additional actions, Battering Rams for raiding with 1 fewer Viking, or precious Gold worth 3 Victory Points at the game’s end.
*This is not a standalone game. Explorers of the North Sea is required to play.
Features:
- New ways to play Explorers of the North Sea!
- Use Battering Rams to Raid Fortresses!
- Includes mini expansion for The North Sea Runesaga!
- Add a 5th player to your game!
- Expansion for 2-5 players, ages 12 and up.
APRIL PRODUCTS FROM PAIZO FEATURE TWILIGHT, GATES, SHADOWS, AND DARKLANDS
REDMOND, WASHINGTON (April 26, 2018): This month, Paizo published new Adventure Path installments for Pathfinder and Starfinder, an expanded nation in the Pathfinder Campaign Setting, a classic Flip-Mat, two Pocket Edition rulebooks, and a magical Add-On Deck for the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game. They are available for purchase at game retailers and paizo.com now.
Pathfinder Adventure Path: The Twilight Child (War for the Crown 3 of 6)
The Worst in Others
Dark shadows haunt the trade city of Yanmass, spreading chaos even as the city’s leaders debate which royal heir to support in the growing civil war. Their soldiers are vanishing, bandits attack without fear, and a mysterious plague of nightmares rattles the populace—are these troubles random, or part of a larger conspiracy? And what role do the mysterious Twilight Child and the cultlike following he has attracted play in the chaos?
This volume of Pathfinder Adventure Path continues the War for the Crown Adventure Path and includes:
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Box Breaking 242: Meurtoons from Steve Jackson Games
Based on the popular cartoon Meurtoons this is a simple fun to play “race”. Muertoons is made by Steve Jackson games
Time to play Meurtoons!
Silver Fox Collectibles Bring Characters to Life from Film, Gaming, and More!
Silver Fox Collectibles creates unique, high-quality, hand-painted figures for fans of film, gaming, and more. These quality licensed products are made for collectors by collectors. Ninja Division is excited about being able to offer these stunning collectibles for preorder from Silver Fox Collectibles.
THESE ITEMS ARE FOR PREORDER FOR A LIMITED TIME
Marie Claude and her ever-present companion, Esmee, are iconic figures from the exciting skirmish game, Relic Knights. Now she is brought to glorious life as an 11″ collectible polystone hand-painted statue.
From the World of Golarion, Find Friends and Foes in Pathfinder Battles: Jungle of Despair
From the World of Golarion, Find Friends and Foes in Pathfinder Battles: Jungle of Despair
Hillside, NJ – April 25, 2018 – WizKids is excited to announce its newest addition to the ever-growing line of pre-painted miniatures, Pathfinder Battles: Jungle of Despair! Focusing on the creatures that inhabit the world of Golarion, this 44-figure set is the latest release in the award-winning Pathfinder Battles line of minis.
Horrific and terrible creatures stalk you through the darkest depths and await you within ancient ruined cities. Open up booster packs to uncover these high-utility monsters and heroes suitable for any fantasy role-playing campaign. Find all kinds of figures and foes, from playful Pixies to the deadly Serpentfolk. Discover fierce jungle animals such as Lions, Tigers, and Morlocks, oh my! It’s not just creatures you may encounter; keep an eye out for rare “dungeon dressing” inserts that add realism and fun to your tabletop world.
Pathfinder Battles: of Despair comes in two product configurations: a Standard Booster and Standard 8-count Booster Brick. Each Booster includes four total figures; one Large and three Medium or Small. Each Standard Booster Brick contains 8 Boosters, for a total of 32 figures. A case contains four Bricks, which brings that to a total of 128 figures! With so many miniatures being added to a collection, what more could an aspiring player ask for? A Huge, fearsome, unique creature, that’s what!
Getting a case of Jungle of Despair Standard Booster Bricks will open up the opportunity to purchase the Case Incentive, The Hydra! This Huge, hulking beast is everything one would hope for in a monstrous encounter. As the legends state, cut off one head of a Hydra, and two more grow back. This impressive figure comes with 10 interchangeable heads that will leave yours spinning with options!
This brand-new set is packed full of intense adversaries, powerful allies, and wondrous marvels to add to your tabletop experience. Head down to your Friendly Local Game Store to pick up your boosters, and maybe even the Hydra, today! Welcome to the Jungle.
For more information, visit: https://wizkids.io/jungleofdespair