New from Margaret Weis in May

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Mar 222012
 

Marvel Heroes: Civil War: Fifty States Initiative

$ 19.99 SRP

 

Tony Stark’s grand idea following the Superhuman Registration Act is the Initiative, a coast-to-coast operation that sets up Super Hero teams in every state. Train your heroes at Camp Hammond and set up your team in preparation for the next threat to law and order! Includes a full roster of Initiative members and new trainees ready to drop into your civil War campaign

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Munchkin 2 OH My we are in Trouble April 11th

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Mar 222012
 

Good, Bad, Munchkin2 – Beating a Dead Horse

$ 10.95 SRP

 

A Horse Is A Horse . . . A corpse, of course! The rowdiest crowd of munchkins ever to wreck a saloon is back for more in The Good, the Bad, and the Munchkin 2 — Beating a Dead Horse! Fight new varmints like the Cattywampus or the Eyes of Texas! Ride new steeds like Ol’ Plug and the One-Trick Pony! And if all else fails, call in the new Class . . . the Cavalry! This is an expansion for The Good, the Bad, and the Munchkin. It is not a stand-alone game.

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Coming in May from Queen Games

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Mar 222012
 

Ri-Ra

$ 39.95 SRP

 

Frank the farmer is proud of the delicious apples, pears, cherries and plums that grow in his garden. It’s fruit crop day and Frank is in a really good mood. But what’s this?Six ravens are sitting in the trees eating his fruits. “Watch out! I will get you!”, he shouts. Will Frank be able to catch the naughty ravens beforethey steal all his fruits?

 

Fresco The Card Game

$ 29.95 SRP

 

The ceiling in the cathedral is getting on a bit and is in urgent need of restoration. The bishop is awaiting important visitors and wants to show off his church from its best side. The players slip into the role of the fresco painters in this colorful family game and have to prove their abilities: But only the player who plans cleverly can win! This fascinating game already contains 3 expansion modules which can be combined with the basic game in any desired manner to influence the scope of the game. Elaborately structured game cards, additional colored pieces and lots of bonus counters provide even more excitement!

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Mar 202012
 

This week’s episode does a lot of jumping from “in-character” playing and “out of character” conversation.  Granted, much of that conversation is about the game itself as we try to figure out just what in the heck we want to do (and there is a bit of character development); so I apologize for the lack of awesome action.  But, the group does have a meeting with the Lord-Mayor of Rumi, which will open up all sorts of adventure possibilities.

Oh, and never mind the shuffling sound towards the end; that’s just Danny playing with his deck.  (Snicker)

SV Session 2.2

So what is the next step for the group?  Do they put the “Writ of Theft” to use?  Stay tuned and find out in next week’s episode!

Comment Poll:  What’s your favorite line from this week’s episode?
1.  “Well gentlemen, as your GM, I have no firckin’ idea what to do next!” – Ryan

2.  “My staff fits in my pocket” – Matt.

3.  “Do you even have an alignment?” – Ryan.  “Me and my can” – Mike

4.  Other

 

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A House Divided Coming in June from Mayfair Games

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Mar 202012
 

A House Divided™

The War Between the States 1861-1864.

 

A House Divided simulates the epic struggle of the American Civil War that was fought over the twin issues of slavery and state’s rights. The period from 1840 to 1861 saw these issues brought to a boil, and in 1861 the nation became tangled in a terrible war that lasted four long years.

 

The game depicts the war between North and South from the First Battle of Bull Run (or Manassas Junction) to Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Courthouse (or Grant’s surrender at Harrisburg…).  Each player leads one of these two nations and makes the strategic decisions which determine the outcome of the war.

 

The game board represents the United States, north and south and from the Atlantic coast to just west of the Mississippi. Including Missouri,  Iowa, Illinois Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky and West Virginia.  The play map contains a number of boxes, each representing a city, town or locations important to the war.  These boxes are connected by transportation lines – blue for rivers, tan for roads and black for railroads – which provide the paths to victory or defeat.

 

Will you keep the Union whole or force the separation of the United States?

 

A House Divided ™ contains

  • 234 die cut markers representing armies, leaders and specials

o   48 miscellaneous 5/8” counters

o   45 Veteran Infantry ¾” counters

o   18 Veteran Cavalry ¾” counters

o   21 Crack Infantry ¾” counters

o   15 Crack Cavalry ¾” counters

o   42 Militia Infantry ¾” counters

o   6 Militia Cavalry ¾” counters

o   21 Utility ¾” counters

o   4 General counters

  • 2 Order of Battle forms
  • 1 game board 21” x 20.50” (6 panel)
  • 6 dice (3 blue, 3 gray)
  • 1 tray
  • 1 box
  • 1 rule book – containing basic, standard and advanced rules.

 

A House Divided™ $30.00

Ages 12+

For 2 Players

Playing Time 60 + minutes

Designer: Frank Chadwick

Artist: Jason Just & Franz Vohwinkel

Made in the U.S.A.

Dimensions 2.625” x 10.875” x 7.5625”

 

Copyright © 2012 Mayfair Games, Inc. A House Divided is the trademark property of Mayfair Games, Inc. (www.mayfairgames.com). All rights reserved.

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Texas Zombies from Asmodee Games

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Mar 202012
 

Texas Zombies

$ 24.99 SRP

 

Texas Zombies is a party game that combines an atmosphere of horror movies and the terror of zombie movies. A group of students from the University of Texas decide to visit an old military base, but are surprised by how they are greeted! They come face-to-face with zombies and a Mexican drug cartel. To get out of this terrifying situation they must use the tools that they have at their disposal, such as a cucumber, a knife and a deck of cards! Contents of the box: 30 Event cards, 50 Object cards, 6 Team cards, 2 Gosu promo cards and a rule book. • The first “horror” party game! • Wonderfully-horrific images. • A bone chilling atmosphere for horror enthusiasts!

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Wyrd Releases March 2012

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Mar 202012
 

A gallery of the March Releases from Wyrd miniatures for Malifaux.

 

Wyrd March 2012

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March Releases for Warmachine and Hordes

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Mar 192012
 

It is that time again Privateer has a series of releases for March.

 

The whirring susurration of Venator slingers in battle is a sound even the bravest Praetorians dread. Centuries of house wars have begun with that noise heralding a rain of shattering globes that drench defenders in lethal and viscous acid. Using these weapons, the lowest among the warrior caste can reduce the greatest with just a few well-aimed shots.

 

 

 

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Off the Palette Xian Ling

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Mar 172012
 

In Todays Off  the Palette Matt Paints up Xian Ling from Studio 38’s game Alkemy.

 

Matt had a lot of fun painting this fig.

 

 

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Needless to say things have slowed down a little bit.  Ther is good reason for that.  One the driving force behind the blog fell ill.   He  is still recovering, but his energy level is up so more post should be coming soon.  Plus we are also developing secret plans behind the scenes.

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New from Queen Games Res Publica

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Mar 162012
 

Res Publica

$ 29.95 SRP

In Res Publica, players must guide their peoples to exchange knowledge and form cities. Trade with other players to acquire sets of five — people cards will earn you settlements; technology cards will earn you cities. Will you concentrate on amassing settlements for their medium point values, or race for the potentially higher value cities? Be shrewd in your exchanges, or your opponent will steal the points! Players: 2-5 Ages: 8+ Playing Time: 30min