GURPS Traveller License Expires

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Jul 282015
 

GURPS Traveller License Expires

AUSTIN, Texas (July 23, 2015) – Since 1998, Steve Jackson Games has published GURPS Traveller source books under license from Far Future Enterprises. Traveller, a science fiction game of merchant princes and mercenaries, has long been a favorite of gamers everywhere. On December 31, 2015, Steve Jackson Games’ Traveller license will expire, and will not be renewed.

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Steve Jackson Games Revives Zombie Dice Packaging

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Jul 072015
 

Steve Jackson Games Revives Zombie Dice Packaging

AUSTIN, Texas (7/06/2015) – Fans of Zombie Dice can breathe a sigh of relief; it’s returning after a brief period out of stock with brand-new packaging and improved components! New and improved Zombie Dice ships in September 2015. These are the improvements to the game . . . drumroll please:

·       What you see is what you get! All dice are now visible in the packaging.

·       Shiny new back cover design makes it super easy to pick up and play.

·       Improved dice cup (NOW FANCIER).

·       And that’s not all! It’s still only $13.13.

Details about the new packaging of Zombie Dice can be found here: http://www.sjgames.com/ill/archive/June_25_2015/Zombie_Dice_Is_BACK

“We’re really grateful to the fans who’ve supported Zombie Dice since its release in 2010,” said Phil Reed, Steve Jackson Games CEO. “We want the best in brain-eating fun for everyone!”

About Steve Jackson Games

Steve Jackson Games, based in Austin, Texas, has been publishing games, game books, and magazines since 1980. Its best-selling game is Munchkin, with well over 5 million copies of the games and supplements in print worldwide. Other top sellers are GURPS (the Generic Universal RolePlaying System), Zombie Dice, and Illuminati. Past hits have included Car Wars and Toon. Steve’s very first game, Ogre, originally released in 1977, drew almost a million dollars’ worth of Kickstarter support in 2012 for a super-deluxe edition, which was released in late 2013.

Words With Phil Reed from SJG

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Jun 132015
 

In this interview with Philip Reed, the CEO of Steve Jackson Games, we talk about his role in the company, an anniversary and more.

Check back soon for our the game play video of Mars Attacks Ten Minute Take Down – Starring Phil Reed and his stunt double.

Some Reprints From Steve Jackson Games

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May 202015
 

Munchkin Dragons booster. To go along with this, you’ll get a brand new booster: Munchkin Dragon’s Trike!

Car Wars Classic

Car Wars Classic (reprint)

Drive Offensively!

He triggered the rear guns once more. A direct hit! The blue car skidded as the driver lost control – then flipped and caught fire.

That would teach him not to tailgate . . .

Drive the freeways of the future — where the right of way goes to the biggest guns. Players choose their vehicles — complete with weapons, armor, power plants, suspension, and even body style. Then they take them out on the road . . . to come home as “aces,” or to crash and burn. If a driver survives, his abilities improve, and he can earn money to buy bigger and better cars. Advanced rules let players design their own customized cars, trucks, and cycles.

Playing time 30 minutes and up, for players 10 and older. Any number can play . . . games with 2 to 8 are best.

Game components include:

  • 103 full-color game counters and separate Turning Key.
  • 64-page rulebook, plus extra tables and record sheets.
  • 2-sided game map, with autoduel arena and raceway.

Car Wars: The Card Game

Car Wars: The Card Game (3rd Edition)

Welcome to the sport of the future — autoduelling! Killer cars battle with machine guns, missiles, autocannons, and flamethrowers. You’re behind the wheel . . . and the last survivor wins.

This fast, fun game, based on Steve Jackson Games’ award-winning Car Wars, includes six full-color car cards, 150 full-color playing cards, and short, easy rules.

Munchkin Dragons

Munchkin Dragons (reprint)

Here There Be Dragons!

Dragons are fearsome! Dragons are cool! Dragons have LOTS of treasure for munchkins to loot! Munchkin Dragons has 15 new cards. The treasures are wondrous indeed . . . but first, you’ve got some dragons to slay. Good luck.

This is an expansion for Munchkin. It is not a stand-alone game. This is NOT a collectible or randomized set. Every Munchkin Dragons pack is the same as every other.

Munchkin Dragons Trike

Munchkin Dragon’s Trike

Now You’ve Done It!

You stirred up the nest and now Dragons are everywhere! Big ones, tiny ones, even undead ones. Munchkin Dragon’s Trike has 15 new cards. Kill enough Dragons and you might even be able to start your own treasure hoard . . .

Topps and Steve Jackson Games Invade Earth with GURPS Mars Attacks

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May 202015
 

GURPSMATopps and Steve Jackson Games Invade Earth with GURPS Mars Attacks

AUSTIN, Texas (May 13, 2015) – Steve Jackson Games and Topps have a successful history of partnering together, particularly where Mars Attacks is concerned. Mars Attacks: The Dice Game was a big hit with fans, and soon Mars Attacks: Ten-Minute Takedown will hit stores, allowing dexterity game fans to destroy Earthling cities too. But what about GURPS fans? Well, now they’ll get their chance too, with GURPS Mars Attacks! This book will let GURPS players act out the invasion of Earth, from either the Earthling side or the Martian side!

 

“It should be no surprise by now that we love Mars Attacks, and that we love working with Topps,” said Phil Reed, Steve Jackson Games CEO. “And now we get to share that love with all of our loyalGURPS fans. That’s exciting!”

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Dopple Spyke Figure! This May From Steve Jackson Games

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Apr 032015
 

Announcing The Dopple Spyke Figure!

Doppel Sypke

Need someone to take the blame when you stab your buddy in the back?

Look no further! The new Munchkin Vinyl Figure from Funko will keep all the orcs at bay, ruin miniatures gaming, and probably won’t spontaneously combust! Huzzah!

Unlike the original color Vinyl Figure and the glow-in-the-dark Vinyl Figure, the Dopple Spyke figure comes in the two-tone color scheme that the original printings of Munchkin were printed in, as a nod to the game’s history. It’ll also be available at your friendly local game store in May!

Box Breaking 157 Munchkin Kobolds Ate My Baby

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Mar 312015
 

In this box Breaking Matt takes a look at Munchkin Kobolds Ate My Baby. It’s a brand new expansion for Munckin that features 15 new cards, from Steve Jackson games.  One of which is King Torg.

This expansion adds some great flavor to a tasty game.

Box Breaking 156 Munchkin Love Shark Baby

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Mar 232015
 

Watch as Matt shares the Box Breaking of Munchkin Love Shark Baby.  Love Shark baby Features Katie Clark’s art and a Valentines day theme.

Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy Munchkin Love Shark Baby!

6 Days and Counting to Gen Con

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Aug 062014
 

Well with only 6 days left I’m getting antsy. New announcements are rolling in everyday, ranging from new tournament software to the next new release. It is getting overwhelming, I’ve scheduled eighteen interviews, and I’m going to get some great games in their somewhere.

 

With that being said I’d like to share with you my thoughts on Munchkin! Steve Jackson Games will be there and they are releasing Munchkin Pathfinder deluxe. Munchkin is a great game that lends a role playing feel to a tabletop game. It brings spirit to the table that rings the tone of a drinking game with out drinking. Do you now what I mean? The suspense build up while the players concoct their scheme to win. Then the tension breaks and there is laughter and loud roars of joy that grow more deafening as the game goes on, drowning out the bar next door. At least that has been my experience, – fun exploding at every turn.

 

Beyond that I’m really looking forward to the Deluxe version of the game. It includes a board, standies and well great art.

 

I really don’t need to ramble on and on about Munchkin. It’s been around long enough that you should know. If not check it out.

 

 

Since that was so short I am really going to work my way into the Cryptozoic area and explore some of their games. They have done a lot in the last couple of years and I really need to catch up. I’m told that ROFL, The Hobbit, and the DC Comics Deck Building Game are all must haves. I’ll do my best to get you the skinny on that.