Friday, September 26, 2014

AEG Press Release - Trains GenCon 2014 Map is Available to Download!

From the AEG Website

The Trains GenCon 2014 Map (1.6MB PDF) is available to download by clicking here. This map was given out at GenCon 2014 to those who attended the Big Game Night. Now you can print and play the map!

AEG Press Release - Second City Box Set Card PDFs

From the AG Website

Dear fans,

It has come to our attention that a production error has resulted in a missing card in the Second City box set. AEG is working on producing new cards as soon as possible. However, we do have PDF of the cards in question. You can find it on the L5R page here:

Replacement Technique Cards 1  (onsite .pdf)
Replacement Technique Cards 2 (via Google Drive)

Warlord Games Press Release - Pre-Order: Kriegsmarine Squad

From the Warlord Games Website

Available to pre-order from today is this colourful and characterful metal boxed set – a squad of German Kriegsmarine!

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Warlord Games Press Release - New: Belgian 47mm FRC Carrier

From the Warlord Games Website

Lending mobile anti-tank capability to hard-pressed Belgian forces is this new resin 47mm FRC carrier.

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Warlord Games Press Release - New: Plastic Waco CG-4A Glider

From the Warlord Games Website

Airlift your American troops into battle with this new plastic kit from our partners at  Italeri – the Waco CG-4A glider.

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Warlord Games Press Release -

From the Warlord Games Website

Out today, more forces for Bronze Age Hittite and Zagros, Taurus & Anatolian Highlander armies:

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Warlord Games Press Release - New: Mega Brush Set, Laser Pointer and Hobby Saw

From the Warlord Games Website

A new batch of hobby supplies has arrived from Army Painter, just the thing to keep you converting, painting and, er, pointing…

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Days of Wonder Press Release - Follow the Ticket to Ride World Championship (Live)!

From the Days of Wonder Website

On Saturday September 27th, the Musée de la Carte à Jouer (Card Game Museum) at Issy-les-Moulineaux will host the 2nd Ticket to Ride World Championship.

28 national champions will play several games on  a selection of Ticket to Ride maps – the best of them will then be declared Ticket to Ride World Champion and win the Grand Prize: an unforgettable trip for two to Asia on the Eastern & Oriental Express!


Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Days of Wonder Press Release - Ticket to Ride – Now Free Exclusively for NOOK Users

From the Days of Wonder Website

Got a NOOK?

Right now you can get the award-winning Ticket to Ride App for Free!

Just visit the Ticket to Ride page in the NOOK store and download the Free Ticket to Ride game onto your Nook!


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Onyx Path Publishing Press Release - New Releases: Splintered City: Seattle and The Demon Seed Collection

From the Onyx Path Publishing Website

Splintered City SeattleNow available at DriveThruRPG: Splintered City: Seattle and The Demon Seed Collection, both for Demon: The Descent!

Splintered City: Seattle
Seattle is a fractured city, split between history and modernity.

The Game Crafter Press Release - Race to 24 is Now on Kickstarter!

From the Game Crafter Website


Race to 24 is a fast paced card game for 2-4 players. This game involves players having to use strategy and numbers to reach their ultimate goal of being the first player to accumulate 24 or more points and win the game.

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

AEG Press Release - Announcing the L5R CCG User Group

From the AEG Website

The Community of players that surrounds the Legend of the Five Rings games is second to none. Every day we hear stories of players who have gone out of their way to help a friend in need of a card, to prepare an amazing RPG adventure, or to lend a deck to someone who wants to learn. These people are what make L5R such a great game to be involved with. The L5R team knows that listening to the players is one of the main ways that we can work to make the game better. We want everyone who plays the game to feel like they are part of the Story and world that makes the setting so special.

Recently, the L5R Team was approached by a well-known veteran player, James Donnithorne-Tait, better known as Donny in the community. Donny proposed the idea of having an L5R User Group, made up of players and event organizers from all over the world, to solicit feedback and help make the game better. Donny’s idea was well thought out and, after review by the L5R Team, we have given him the go-ahead to organize this User Group.

Steve Jackson Games Press Release - Kids Love Treasure! Announcing Munchkin Treasure Hunt

From the Steve Jackson Games Website

Munchkin Treasure HuntSteve Jackson Games and Toys"R"Us have partnered up on a brand new boardgame for kids! The basic idea of the game (fight monsters and steal their stuff) will be familiar to long-time Munchkin players, but no prior knowledge of Munchkin is required to start playing Treasure Hunt.

"Treasure Hunt is a fantastic way to introduce tabletop games to kids," said Andrew Hackard, designer of Munchkin Treasure Hunt. "We're thrilled to be working with Toys"R"Us so kids across the country can enjoy the game!"

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Cryptozoic Entertainment Press Release - Cryptozoic Entertainment Announces the Release of The NHL Power Play™ - Team-Building Card Game

From the Cryptozoic Entertainment Website

Cryptozoic Entertainment™, the well-known developer of original and licensed games, announce the release of the NHL Power Play™ - Team-Building Card Game on October 1, 2014.


Friday, September 19, 2014

Warlord Games Press Release - New: Plastic Cromwell Cruiser Tank

From the Warlord Games Website

Our latest plastic Bolt Action tank is here and British armies will be pleased to receive the Cromwell Cruiser Tank!

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Warlord Games Press Release - New: Napoleonic French Engineers

From the Warlord Games Website

Napoleonic French Engineers were men charged with building bridges and fortifications as well as breaking down the gates and obstacles protecting the enemy. As such they were amongst the strongest men in the French army.

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Warlord Games Press Release - New: Japanese Type 4 Ke-Nu Light Tank

From the Warlrod Games Website

The forces of the Imperial Japanese are further reinforced by the addition of this new resin Ke-Nu light tank.

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Warlord Games Press Release - New: Plastic Romans From Victrix

From the Warlord Games Website

Just in – three new boxed sets from Victrix containing their highly detailed Roman Legionaries and Italian allies.

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Warlord Games Press Release - New: Egyptian Chariots

From the Warlord Games Website

Ride forth against the Hittites in the Battle of Kadesh with these Egyptian Chariots:

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Thursday, September 18, 2014

Days of Wonder Press Release - Five Tribes is Available!

From the Days of Wonder Website

Crossing into the Land of 1001 Nights, your caravan arrives at the fabled Sultanate of Naqala.

The old sultan just died and control of Naqala is up for grabs!

The oracles foretold of strangers who would maneuver the Five Tribes to gain influence over the legendary city-state.

Z-Man Games Press Release - Carcassonne Enters a New Era!

From the Z-Man Games Website

Nearly 15 years after it’s original release, Carcassonne is back with an entire new look and luster. This new edition – nicknamed Carcassonne 2.0 – has been entirely redesigned, inside and out.

With new amazing cover art by our very own Chris Quilliams and beautifully designed tiles by Anne Pätzke, Carcassonne will appeal to newcomers and die-hard fans alike. Fear not, the back of the tiles remain the same, so this edition is fully compatible with previously released expansions.

This edition includes the River expansion as well as a new mini-expansion: The Abbot.

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

AEG Press Release - 2014 L5R Floor Rules – Effective October 1st, 2014

From the AEG Website

Greetings Samurai of Rokugan!

Below you will find a link to the 2014 Floor Rules PDF that will be going into effect as of October 1st, 2014. It is highly recommend that Tournament Organizers, and Players alike, read through to familiarize themselves with.

The 2014 World Championship, held in Sheffield, United Kingdom, will use the prior Floor Rules edition that was used for the 2014 Kotei Season and the North American Championship at Gen Con.

The Game Crafter Press Release - Airline the Card Game is Now on Kickstarter!

From the Game Crafter Website

Airline the Card Game is the new pocket sized Route matching game. Assume the role of a CEO trying to grow a fledgling Airline into a mammoth, business juggernaut.  Aggressively expand your Airline’s Routes to "Control the skies!"

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Hero Games Press Release - New Product: Larger Than Life

From the Hero Games Website

Hero Games is proud to present a supplement for Pulp Hero, Champions, and Dark Champions by Blackwyrm Publishing that is... Larger Than Life!

Heroes, villains, legends … the folklore of America features all of this and more. In this volume you can find pirates and soldiers, lumberjacks and steel drivers, mountain men and lawmen, cowboys, Indians, inventors, and eccentrics. All of whom are just waiting to be included in your campaign! And don’t let the time period fool you, just because these characters existed in the 18th and 19th Centuries, doesn’t mean you can’t use them in your Pulp Hero, Champions, Dark Champions, or even Star Hero campaigns! After all, these characters are Larger Than Life!

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

The Game Crafter Press Release - Rune Crafter is now on Kickstarter!

From the Game Crafter Website

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Rune Crafter is a fast paced combative dice game where players take the role of Rune Crafters, powerful mages who use Runestones to wield magic! Up to six players take turns and press their luck by rolling the dice to deal damage, heal their wounds, or to gain Rune Points. The last mage standing is the winner!
Players start their turn by rolling 5 green dice, keep the rolled results they like, and have one chance to re-roll. Once the re-roll phase is complete, they then resolve all the results.

WizKids Press Release - WizKids Games Announces Star Trek: Attack Wing – Resistance Is Futile!

From the WizKids Website

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Greetings Star Trek: Attack Wing Retailers & Fans!

WizKids Games is pleased to announce the launch of an all-new webpage featuring the next exciting Storyline Organized Play program for Star Trek: Attack Wing— Resistance Is Futile.  In this article, we are going to take a closer look at Resistance Is Futile to provide you with some more in-depth information about the structure of the program.

Wyrd Miniatures Press Release - September Releases

From the Wyrd Miniatures Website

Coming out this month. Crossroads, this book contains rules for nearly two hundred models which have been updated to second edition or added to the line. Along with Crossroads we have the Arsenal Decks containing all the cards for Wave 2, and the long awaited Strategy and Scheme decks.

Sunday, September 14, 2014

After Action Report – Game Day @ El Toro Public Library, September 13, 2014



I hosted the Game Day at the El Toro Public Library on Saturday.  The turnout was high.  There were 26 people at the event and seven games were being played at any one time.

I played three games at the event.

The first game I played was Eurorails.  Eurorails is a Empire Builder game set in Europe from Kaliningrad in the east to the western shores including the United Kingdom and Ireland.  The goal in Eurorails is to collect $250 and for the player to have connected six of the seven major cities in the game.  In the current edition of the game the option of building the Chunnel between France and England is now available.  The cost is prohibitive and I would not recommend it unless there are four or more players in the game and a player is spending most of their time moving to and from England.

Friday, September 12, 2014

After Action Report – Board Game Night @ Comic Quest, September 11, 2014



Thursday night I went to the Board Game Night at Comic Quest.  There were 20 – 25 people at the event with five games being played at any one time.

Over the last few events I have been having a hard time with the games I am playing.  The trend continued at this event.  I played three games at the event and did not win a single game.  Let’s look at the games.

The first game I played was No Thanks.   No Thanks is a simple quick play card game that is a great filler game.  It consists of a deck of cards that a numbered in sequence 3 to 35 and 55 red plastic chips.  At the start of the game each player is given 11 chips.  The deck of cards is shuffled and nine cards are removed from the deck face down.  The remaining cards are placed in the center of the playing area.  The players then turn over one card.  The first player decided whether to keep the card or pass it on to the next player.  If the player passes on the card they place one of their chips on it and play continued on to the next player. 

Warlord Games Press Release - New: Plastic Late French Light Infantry

From the Warlord Games Website

Our latest Napoleonic boxed set arrives today – the Late French Light Infantry, containing 30 of our superb plastic infantrymen and 6 metal command figures:

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Warlord Games Press Release - New: Crates, Barrels, Sacks, Food Baskets, Factory Supplies, Oil Drums…

From the Warlord Games Website

Add some authentic detail to your battlefields with this new range of resin scatter terrain. Designed primarily for World War II era battles, many of the pieces look just as at home in a Black Powder battle, Judge Dredd and Gates of Antares games, or even the Wild West.

The first set is a large collection of crates, barrels, sacks and boxes, stacked in piles. They look great to depict a warehouse or supply post, and provide useful cover for your infantry!

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Warlord Games Press Release - New: Chosen Men – British 95th Rifles

From the Warlord Games Website

Now available in store, the famous Chosen Men of the British 95th Rifles. This fantastic metal boxed set contains 14 characterful riflemen, as well as one dog!

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Warlord Games Press Release - New: Napoleonic French Voltigeurs and British Casualties

From the Warlord Games Website

Even more French reinforcements are now available with the elite skirmishing Voltigeurs:

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Warlord Games Press Release - New: Japanese Type 95 Kurogane Scout Car

From the Warlord Games Website

Add valuable reconnaissance ability to your Imperial Japanese army with the latest resin vehicle to be added to our Bolt Action vehicle range – the Type 95 Kurogane scout car:

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Warlord Games Press Release - New: Plastic Foot Knights 1450-1500

From the Warlord Games Website

The latest plastic boxed set from Perry Miniatures is here – classic medieval armoured Foot Knights:

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Warlord Games Press Release - New: Sea People Command

From the Warlord Games Website

Lead your Bronze Age Sea People into battle with this new command group:

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Thursday, September 11, 2014

The Game Crafter Press Release - Zoophoria is now on Kickstarter!

From the Game Crafter Website



Welcome to Zoophoria
The director of the best zoo in the world is retiring. A global search has narrowed the candidates down to the best of the best, including you, the players of Zoophoria.  You will have one week to assemble the best habitat in the zoo by competing for a new crop of animals, employees and buildings every day.  Selecting the right mix of animals, employees and buildings will be key to keeping animals fed & healthy and the zoo clean in order to attract visitors. The player that attracts the most visitors is the winner and becomes the new director.

Bushiroad Press Release - Today's Cards - 11th September 2014

From the Bushiroad Website

Today we have a very interesting card revealed for Vanguard that will be released in the Movie Booster. Blaster Joker features an ability that hasn't been seen before, that aims to break apart the bond that is Legion. Will it work? We'll find out soon, with the early release version of the booster releasing with the start of airing of the movie.

Today's Cards - 11th September 2014
Weiß Schwarz
"We see it as...we're fighting for the sake of our friends"
"Gekkou Team" Yukari ゆかり from 「ペルソナQ シャドウ オブ ザ ラビリンス」

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

The Game Crafter Press Release - Armies of Riddle Fantasy Battle TCG - Now on Kickstarter!

From the Game Crafter Website



In this fantasy battle trading card game set in a distant world known as Riddle, you must defend your crystal against your opponent.  Use your strategy wisely to depet your opponents crystal power by summoning powerful armies and using magical attacks!

Bushiroad Press Release - Today's Cards - 10th September 2014

From the Bushiroad Website

It's been an eventful day, with the news about the change to the Vanguard rules. But other than that, today is also the release date for Emi Nitta's debut single! She's not a fresh singer, having sung many times before in her role as Honoka Kosaka from Love Live!, but this is her first single release as a solo artiste!

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Weiß Schwarz
"Woof!"
"Gekkou Team" Koromaru コロマル from 「ペルソナQ シャドウ オブ ザ ラビリンス」

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Bushiroad Press Release - Today's Cards - 9th September 2014

From the Bushiroad Website

It's just about Autumn here now, and the weather is has been really cool of late, other than one short warm day last Saturday. And with the change of the seasons comes festivals! There's one taking place near where I stay within the week; will take some pictures to share next time!

Today's Cards - 9th September 2014
Weiß Schwarz
"...anyway, lets search for a way out"
"Yasogami Team" Naoto 直斗 from 「ペルソナQ シャドウ オブ ザ ラビリンス」

Monday, September 8, 2014

Days of Wonder Press Release - Small World – A Spider’s Web – Come into my Lair!

From the Days of Wonder Website

This Fall will definitely be placed under the sign of Small World!

A brand new Small World expansion – A Spider’s Web; along with an expansion previously only available as part of the Small World 2 Kickstarter campaign - Royal Bonus; will debut at the Essen Fair in October and will hit retail stores in November. At the same time, both The Necromancer Island and Leaders expansions, which have been out of print for years will also be available through game stores.


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AEG Press Release - New L5R Products Hit Stores Shelves Today!

From the AEG Website

t’s a big day for L5R! Stop by your Friendly Local Game Store today, where you’ll be able to snag a copy of Siege: Heart of Darkness (now in Stronghold Stores only) as well as some packs from our latest expansion, A Line in the Sand, now in full release.

We look forward to seeing you at the table!

Green Ronin Publishing Press Release - Now Pre-Ordering: The Advanced Bestiary for the Pathfinder RPG

From the Green Ronin Publishing Website

Pre-Order the Advanced Bestiary for the Pathfinder RPGThe Advanced Bestiary for the Pathfinder RPG is on its way to print, and that means it's now available for pre-order! When you pre-order the Advanced Bestiary, you can get the PDF version of the book for just $5! In our online store you'll be offered the PDF at checkout when you have the pre-order in your basket; participating retailers will be able to get you a coupon code for our online store that will provide the same deal on the PDF when you pre-order the hardback through them.

Pre-Order the Advanced Bestiary for the Pathfinder RPG today!

Z-Man Games Press Release - Onirim at Essen!

From the Z-Man Games Website

Onirim, the beloved solo card game, will return this fall after a long hiatus. And it is back with a vengeance!

This new edition of Onirim features revised box artwork, 7 EXPANSIONS, and an Incubus figurine, in a bigger box.

Bushiroad Press Release - Today's Cards - 8th September 2014

From the Bushiroad Website

It's a new week and with it, we have a new series being previewed for WS: Bushiroad's comedy series, Super Explosive Card Battle Gigant Shooter Tsukasa.

Today's Cards - 8th September 2014
Weiß Schwarz
Aigis: "It seems that it doesn't want to be touched"
Time of Rest 休憩の時間 from 「ペルソナQ シャドウ オブ ザ ラビリンス」

Today's Cards - 8th September 2014
Weiß Schwarz
"I got my first Gigant!"
Stable Gigant Mind, Tsukasa つかさ from 「超爆裂異次元メンコバトル ギガントシューター つかさ」

Today's Cards - 8th September 2014
Weiß Schwarz
"I know it's nothing fancy, but eat all you like."
"Uber" Own Pace Mother, Sukuyo from 「KILL la KILL」

Today's Cards - 8th September 2014
Chaos TCG
"But even now I will still be calling you big brother"
Living a Lie [Mitani Ayumu] 三谷 歩夢 from 「いますぐお兄ちゃんに妹だっていいたい!」

Today's Cards - 8th September 2014
Chaos TCG
"Now, eat it while it's warm"
First Dinner Together 初めての夕食 from 「いますぐお兄ちゃんに妹だっていいたい!」

Today's Cards - 8th September 2014
Chaos TCG
"I see, the preliminary election......I wonder if it will be full of horseplay again?"
Forte is Making Sweets [Ohjima Yuuki] from 「恋と選挙とチョコレート」

Today's Cards - 8th September 2014
Cardfight!! Vanguard
"That is the poisoned needle from the underworld that eats away at this world"
Star-vader, Sword Viper 星輝兵 ソードヴァイパー

Today's Cards - 8th September 2014
Cardfight!! Vanguard
"Drops of ruin! Dancing Venom!"
Star-vader, Venom Dancer 星輝兵 ヴェノムダンサー

Today's Cards - 8th September 2014
Cardfight!! Vanguard
"I will break your soul."
Black-winged Swordbreaker

Today's Cards - 8th September 2014
King of Pro Wrestling
Global Honored Thief, Toru Yano 矢野 通

Today's Cards - 8th September 2014
Five Qross
Group Member No. 3, Kano カノ from 「メカクシティアクターズ」

Today's Cards - 8th September 2014
Future Card Buddyfight
"Life, is a roaring spirit."
Demon Slay Resurrection 斬魔蘇生

Today's Cards - 8th September 2014
Future Card Buddyfight
"A shotel. A special weapon that can slip through
an opponent's shield for an attack."
Dirk Shotel Dragon ディルクショーテル・ドラゴン

Sunday, September 7, 2014

After Action Report – Games Gathering @ Brookhurst Hobbies, September 6, 2014



I attended the North Orange County Board Gamers Games Gathering at Brookhurst Hobbies on Saturday.  There were about 20 people at the event with five games being played at any one time.

I managed to have a poor performance at the event even though I did enjoy myself.

I played two games at the event.

The first game that I played was Lunar Rails from the Empire Builder family.  For those that are unfamiliar with the Empire Builder games here is a brief description of how they are played.