Box Breaking 199: Munchkin Christmas Lite

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Dec 122016
 

In this Box Breaking of Munchkin Christmas Lite Matt breaks out the the spirits and shares with you a holiday favorite.

Please be safe this Holiday Season.

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Flip Through HALO Ground Command from Spartan Games

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Dec 012016
 

Watch as Matt takes a look at the rules for Halo Ground Command. I love the lay out of this book.

Way Back at Gen Con I had the chance to ply HALO Ground Command and I can’t wait to play again.

Box Breaking198: Helionox from MR. B. Games

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Nov 272016
 

Check pout Helionox from MR.B Games. Helionox is a movement based strategy Deck building game.

Sean Brown compares this too Star Realms and after playing Star Realms and hearing what Sean had to say about Helionox I really can’t wait to play.

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!

Box Breaking196: Dumpster Diver from Megacon Games

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Nov 212016
 

A unique card game from Megacon games where players go on a “treasure” hunt.

I don’t get to play card games that often anymore, but Dumpster Diver fills a niche.  It’s small enough you cann carry it anywhere and it’s easy to learn and a fast play making it both a gateway game and a play while you wait game.

New Munchkin-inspired Game has a Wonderland Theme,

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Nov 182016
 

New Munchkin-inspired game has a Wonderland theme, simpler rules, and less backstabbing – perfect for young kids

AUSTIN, Texas (November 4, 2016) – A new Munchkin-inspired game will let families with young kids explore Wonderland in a game that plays like a friendlier, simpler version of classic Munchkin.

In Munchkin Wonderland, players wander a whimsical landscape fighting enemies such as the the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire Cat, or the Jabberwock. They’ll get help from classic characters such as the Dormouse, March Hare, and Alice herself using weapons like the Vorpal Blade and Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast.

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ESPORT TITLES FOR NOVEMBER BATTLE ON THE STRIP PRO-AM TOURNAMENT

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Nov 172016
 

d0c45bb4-3ddc-4a25-a83d-4db8e3a3d04cSUPER SMASH BROS. 4 AND STREET FIGHTER V ANNOUNCED AS ESPORT TITLES FOR NOVEMBER BATTLE ON THE STRIP PRO-AM TOURNAMENT

Next Installment of Leading Las Vegas Based Tournament Features Fighting Games, Celebrity Guests, Cosplay, and $10,000 in Prizes and Giveaways

Dallas, Texas (November 9, 2016)Ultimate Media Ventures, LLC (UMV) – the VC-backed esports innovation and media company – is proud to announce Super Smash Bros. 4 and Street Fighter V as the next competitive titles in their Pro-Am Battle on the Strip esports tournament series. Featuring different leading competitive titles each month, professional and amateur esports talent come together to compete online, with each month’s finals held at the prestigious SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino.

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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!

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The White Wizard Game fair Draws Near

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Nov 162016
 

The White Wizard Games Fair is less than 2 weeks away! Come play Star Realms, Hero Realms, and Epic Card Game with us. Lots of fun and over $100,000 in prizes!

Preregister by Nov 13th with the Discount Code WWGFAN10 to save $10 on a weekend Gamer Pass. If you pre-register for the FREE General Pass or the Weekend Gamer Pass, you will get a free promo card at the show. The WWG Fair on Nov 18-21 in the Boston area features:

  • Learn to play Hero Realms, Star Realms, and Epic Card Game
  • Star Realms Legend Series – winner becomes a character in the game!
  • Hero Realms Legend Series – winner becomes a character in the game!
  • Daily Star Realms $1,000 Digital Tournaments
  • Hero Realms Campaign Adventure Play
  • Learn to play our newest, unreleased game
  • Buy our newest products not yet available in retail

Meet the community:

  • Meet the game designers, Rob Dougherty and Darwin Kastle
  • Get to know our artists: Antonis Papantoniou, Johnny Morrow, and Dylan Safford
  • Meet and play Star Realms against top-ranked Star Realms players: Benjamin Gartner (Benjotron), Matt McCracken (MattM), Matt Newburg (TheCutter), Chris Shaner (Crshaner), and Ola Vikesland Maehle (Dommola)
  • Meet and play Epic Card Game against Magic the Gathering Pro Tour players: Sam Black, Randy Bueller, Justin Cohen, Paul Rietzl, Tom Ross, Matt Sperling, Adrian Sullivan, Gerry Thompson, and Gary Wise
  • Meet the author of the new Star Realms novel Rescue Run and be the first to get a signed copy of his book!

Epic Card Game World Championship:

  • 12 Last Chance Qualifiers for the $100,000 Epic Card Game World Championship
  • The $100,000 Epic World Championship with the winner taking home $25,000, there are still a few more qualifiers before the Fair listed here.

Register Now! If you pre-register for the FREE General Pass or the Weekend Gamer Pass, you will get a free promo card at the show. If you are a game blogger/reviewer, contact debbie@whitewizardgames.com for a press pass. If you are traveling in from out of town, you can reserve a room at a discounted rate via the White Wizard Games Room Block. We hope to see many of you at the fair!

Can’t make it to the event? We will be livestreaming the Star Realms Digital $1,000 event on Saturday at 11 am and various other events, and we will be livestreaming the Epic Card Game World Championship on Sunday and Monday on The White Wizard Games Twitch Channel.

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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