ZombieSmith has announced the release of This Quar’s War, a 108-page softcover book providing a primer for proper behavior on the field of battle, allowing players to recreate the valiant deeds of their ancestors. Designed for casual play, the book offers straightforward yet challenging rules for the veteran miniatures player. It uses an open orders [...]
Privateer Press has announced Scrappers, a family board game for 2-4 players ages 9 and up. In Scrappers, players take on the role of lively goblin mechanics as they race around a factory floor trying to pull parts off a constantly moving conveyor belt to complete their contraptions. It features full-color artwork and is scheduled [...]
Gamewright has added three new titles to its product line recently: Polar Derby This game is for ages 8 and up, 2 to 4 players, and requires approximately 20 minutes to play. It contains 25 wooden polar bears, 2 custom dice, and rules of play. Polar Derby is described as “a game of quick decision-making” [...]
The Crocodile Games web site has announced the beginning of its 2009 summer campaign, The Aten Heresy. This campaign is set during the time of the Akhenaten Heresy, and the events will help tell the story of this period in the history of Aegyptus. The outcomes of the games will have an impact on the [...]
The Avalanche Press web site has announced its Memorial Day sale running now through June 5, 2009. As part of the sale, you can buy two games and get a third free. Plus, with the coupon code “memorial” you can take an extra 10% off your order! See their online store for more details and [...]
From the press release posted on the Matrix Games web site: Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) and Slitherine (www.slitherine.com) are thrilled to announce the release of Commander – Europe at War Gold! This is a fully updated version of the acclaimed WWII grand strategy game Commander – Europe at War and owners of the original release can [...]
The Troll and Toad web site has announced a sale on Magic: The Gathering cards in celebration of Memorial Day. They’re also looking to purchase cards from the new Alara Reborn expansion. For more information, see their site.
Fantasy Flight Games has released the rules for the Innsmouth Horror Expansion for their H.P. Lovecraft-themed Arkham Horror game. This expansion adds the neighboring town of Innsmouth to the Arkham Horror game. It adds new investigators, new Ancient Ones, new monsters, and new cards that may be used with the base Arkham Horror game. It [...]
Dan Verssen Games is engaging in an interesting experiment for their upcoming Frontline game. As they develop the rulebook for the game, they’re posting information about it on their web site. Right now, you can see a partial outline of the rulebook in PDF form on their web site. Your experience may vary relative to [...]
The Bone Games web site recently announced the beta testing of a new title, Marathon. Marathon is a race game for between 2 and 6 players. Players take the role of gods, secretly influencing six heroes as they strive to complete the mythical Marathon race. You must use subtlety when influencing your hero, because once [...]
According to a new post on the Avalanche Press web site, members of its Gold Club have “shown great support during the many changed we’ve seen this year” and in return for their support, Avalanche is increasing the Gold Club discount from 10 to 40 percent temporarily. The discount doesn’t apply to pre-orders, seasonal specials, [...]
You can tell I’ve been off in my own little world when the great folks at Twilight Creations have released three new titles I hadn’t heard about yet… and they have. New for 2009 are: Zombies!!! 8: Jailbreak This expansion to the very-popular Zombies!!! board game starts you out in a mental ward, where it [...]
According to an April 27, 2009, post on the Blacksburg Tactical Research Center web site, on April 30 they published a title described as “fun, possibly educational and maybe controversial in some circles” called Footsteps of the Prophet(pbuh). It’s a card game about the Khalifate succession after the death of the Prophet(pbuh). The game is [...]
The Old Glory 15s web site has announced a series of bulk discounts based on the size of a customer’s order: Order Amount Bulk Discount Offered $50-$100 20% off $101-$400 30% off Over $401 40% off According to the site, this discount applies to anything they manufacture. Free shipping is available for orders of $150 [...]
According to the Bezier Games web site, three new FITS expansions will be available in May 2009. Expansion #1: MOTS (More Of The Same) features four new boards with similar mechanics and goals to the set that comes with the original box, extending gameplay. Expansion #2: LOTS (Letters On The Spaces) takes the FITS game [...]
The Avalanche Press web site lists a number of deals today, including the following Seasonal Specials: Western Special (May 2009) Panzer Grenadier: Elsenborn Ridge Panzer Grenadier: Beyond Normandy Panzer Grenadier: North Wind Panzer Grenadier: North of Elsenborn Panzer Grenadier: Winter Wonderland map set Retail Price: $144.95 YOUR Price: $90 Gold Club Price: $81 Southern Special [...]