It’s Saturday night and here is by request here are -ONLY SOME- of the Family/Euro board games that will be available next week for the Saturday Boardgame Auction (10/5)
To repeat : This is -not- all of the 1500+ items we will have for auction. We have more boxes, more games in storage and, well, more games that will be there.
It’s a double header tonight! Rich here with a new stuff round up AND Some of the RPG items you’ll see in the auction.
Here is a big note for everyone THIS IS NOT the total number of RPG items. We still have a few days of intake and the stacks are deep. That said – we also have new stuff that has come in as well… Atomic Mass Games – Marvel Crisis Protocol Angel & Archangel : two miniatures, bases, game cards
Pandasaurus – Infiltrators 2-5 players work together to complete missions while trying to umask the traitors before time runs out. Ages 8 and up. Plays in around half an hour or so.
Skybound – Creepshow : Suspense Building Storytelling Game 2-5 players, ages 14 and up. Plates in around 45 minutes. Play story cards, bet on the suspense to gain points, play an ending to create a gruesome end and score big.
Wizards of the Coast – The Book of Concealment a 4 panel screen (trade paperback sized panels) with a pad of square grid paper for notes, maps and more.
Weird City Games – Leaf 1-4 players act as the spirit of the wind, guiding leaves across the forest in preparation for winter. Play tiles, gain actions and contribute to the forest’s health to win. Ages 10 and up. Plays in around 30 an hour to an hour depending on players.
Pandasaurus – Umbrella The cast of the new musical ‘Slidin’ in the Rain’ are trying to make the next big movie. Can you maneuver the umbrellas around the streets into the desired patterns to score the big number? 1-4 players, ages 8 and up. Plays in around half an hour. Looney Labs – Hundred Acre Woods Fluxx The Fluxx game you can play with your Plushies! In Fluxx you play cards to change the rules, get items and personalities to the tabletop and ultimately complete the Goal to win. Can you manage to put together the right sequence of events to make it happen? 1 to 6 players, ages 8 and up. Plays in 10-30 minutes – or so – depending on players.
Looney Labs – Monty Python’s Patsy Pack 8 new cards for Monty Python Fluxx
Reversal Games – Tome : The Light Edition The Classic Trick Taking action game with a Magical Twist. Harness the power of the elements, play your most powerful spells and try to have the most powerful spell standing when the dust settles. 2-4 players, ages 14+. Plays in around half an hour.
Osprey Publishing – new books Campaign 404 – Romania 1944 : Turning Arms against Nazi Germany
New Vanguard 332 – Beutepanzers of World War II Captured vehicles in German Service
Air Campaign 48 – Yugoslavia and Greece 1940-41 : Axis aerial assault in the Balkans
Through the Hedgerows – RPG of Rustic Fantasy As Knights of Briar Company you protect the lands from agents of the Dark. From the Dark Ages through World War 2, you can play as one of the Fay, sorcerous bird, animated scarecrow, intelligent spiders or other beings. Or you can be a Human marked for great things, plucked into the world through the hedgerow. Find magical treasures, safeguard powerful locations, outwit and outfight the servants of the Dark and adventure.
Mongoose Publishing – Traveller : Wrath of the Ancients Having defeated an Ancient the Travellers are lead to a crashed shuttle on a desolate moon where they must face a terrible plan which may affect all of Charted Space.
Renegade Games – My LIttle Pony : Knights of Canterlot tell an adventure in the magical world of Ogres and Oubliettes. Play as an epic fantasy pony, new spells, perks, threats and much, much more. Includes the Mares of Malevolence in a fantasy adventure for MLP.
Chaosium – Call of Cthulhu : The Order of the Stone Can the investigators stop the liberation of the Ruler of Chaos? This three part 1920s adventure includes pregenerated characters, downloadable resources and hand outs and hours of action.
Arc Dream Publishing – God’s Eye – a Delta Green Scenario a mathematician vanishes from a secretive company in Reno. More people vanish and now the Agents must connect the dots and figure out what needs to be done to stop those in charge?
Fan Roll Dice – Dungeons & Dragons Retro Holmes Replica Dice 5 large, mono colored sharp edge dice. Like the Holmes set of dice… but not quite them.
So here is a quick look at some of the Historical/Conflict style games we’ve gotten in for the Thursday Night (10/3) Auction.
Do I hear outrage at the Aliens game being there? Not so fast… it is most certainly a Conflict game. Marines, bugs, guns and guts… all in map and counter mode. A classic wargame!
…and there are soooooooo many Euro/Family style boardgames we want to get the conflict based ones to the crowd who is looking for them.
Looking for a ‘Uge Ogre Army that is ready to hit the tabletop? With a starting bid at less than the cost of the unbuilt kits? Here you are – there is one in the Miniatures Auction coming up on the 6th.
So, as much as I’d like to wax poetic about all the new items that have made it in the last week – we are busy as busy can be prepping for the auction. So a few quick explanations, some pictures and a little patience might be in order.
Mothership RPG – Core set, Deluxe core set and modules are back in stock!
Lone Colossus Games Injuries and Vile Deeds 5e sourcebook is back. Cinematic and tactical combat options, spells, magic items, classes and monsters are presented.
Renegade Games – Werewolf the Apocalypse : Scent of Decay – a story supplement for WtA
Random House – How not to get Eaten by Owlbears A survival guide for the Forgotten Realms. Lots of color pictures and quips.
Cubicle Seven – The Broken Weave a 5e setting of Post Apocalyptic Fantasy in a tragic fantasy world. Everything you need in this full color, hardbound, 295+ page book to create characters, learn about the setting and play.
Catalyst Game Labs – Battletech Force Manual : Davion details on the armed forces of the Federated Suns, unique characters, history, tactics and more.
Chaosium – Call of Cthulhu Keepers Deck Set Curious Characters, Phobias, Weapons & Artifacts and Unfortunate events. 4 different decks, each 48 card deck is illustrated and adds useful information at your fingertips.
The Dungeon’s Key – K-2 Dwellers of the Bog adding 5 new classes and 11 dungeons in a Mork Borg compatible system to your game experience. Can be added to K-1 Kavlov’s Sanctuary for a fuller experience. 90+ pages of source material, adventure and danger.
Gelatinouscubism – Advanced Dungeon Goons Adventure Set rules lite fantasy tabletop game for 2 or more players
Fanroll – Dungeons & Dragons Modern Holmes Inspired dice set. Sharp edged dice. 6 sety jammed full of metallic flake. So -inspired- by the Holmes set… not a remake.
Ravensburger – Lorcana Gateway set 2 starter decks, game board, guidebook, counters, Reward packs and more.
Dice Sports – SAS Rogue Regiment a WW2 stealth action boardgame putting you in the shoes of SAS soldiers in the weeks following D-Day. Ambush convoys, assassinate high ranging officers,destroy ammo dumps and much more. Includes solo or cooperative play, For 1-4 players, ages 14 and up. Includes 9 missions and guidelines to create your own.
Adams Media – Oh Captain, My Captain. A quick play fantasy rpg. Based on ‘For the Queen!’ worldbuilding and roleplaying come together in this quick play game.
Rio Grande Games new releases Prairie Railroads – Run and invest in the rails going through the Great Plains & Midwest 3-5 players, printed under license from Winsome Games
Southern Pacific – 3 to 5 players are Robber Barons in the Southwest after the Civil War. Build rails, exploit the market and make money to become the wealthiest, printed under license from Winsome Games.
SNCF : France & Germany This easy family rail game puts players as pioneers in France or Germany (two different game maps) creating the early railroads and attempting to have the most lucrative lines. 3 to 6 players.printed under license from Winsome Games.
West Riding Revisiting Investors, managers and railway presidents all compete to consolidate and reaper the benefits. 3-6 players try to be the wealthiest around.
Dominion : Rising Sun 300 cards with Shadow cards to leap out of your decks, Prophecies, Debts and Events that put your game into the game into the East.
Osprey Games – Undaunted 2200 : Callisto The Undaunted card system adapts the popular WW2 system to the stars. 2, 4 and solo player scenarios put you on the lunar landscape of Callisto fighting for resources and control. Ages 14 and up. Plays in about an hour.
Rookery Publications – Dark Deeds 2 to 5 player game of dark humor, skull duggery, suspicion and Malicious Minions. PLays in about an hour.
Alderac Entertainment – Cascadia Rolling Hills Alderac Entertainment – Cascadia Rolling Rivers Two new roll & write games for 1-4 players. Ages 10 and up.
Next Move Games – Tree Society 2-4 players, ages 8 and up. Players work to create a new society as they buy, sell & trade fruit.
Doctor Finns Games – Feds 2-4 players observe criminals, seek out the FBI and work to send the bad guys to jail. Ages 14 and up. Plays in 30 to 45 minutes. Space Cowboys – Unlock! Supernatural 3 new ‘escape room’ style games Try to fight crime in Nova City, Recover the families missing talisman on Dia de Los Muertos or venture into new lands for glory and honor as a proud Vikin g Warrior.
Maestro Media – Steamer Standoff 2-5 players (ages 14 and up) are influencers working to become the first to get 20 million subscribers in this card game. 30 minutes or so to play.
Rose Gauntlet – Wild Garden Forage for Food. Find Friends. Designed for 1-4 players, ages 14 and up. Plays in 90 to 120 minutes. And we’ve got a bunch of expansions too!
Czech Games Edition – Little Alchemists 4 players (ages 7 and up) are challenged to deduce alchemical secrets. Like running a lemonade stand… but with magic! Plays in about 30 minutes.
Matagot Games – Galactic Renaissance 2-4 players attempt to send emissaries to different planets to discover technologies, cement alliances or stop others from doing the same. Ages 14 and up. PLays in about 90 minutes.
So intake for Saturday’s Auction (the non-conflict board game auction is full. Packed to the gills. Bursting at the seams. 10 pounds of boardgames in a 5 pound sack, Over 1500 pieces already, we are at our limit for what we can do in a day..
Are we still taking items in for the other days? Heck Yes!
Heck yes, indeed.
Historical Board Games (i.e. Avalon Hill, GMT, Victory games, SPI, Compass, DVG and the like) are certainly in demand. Role Playing Games, supplements, modules and other supporting items are wanted too. And what about Miniatures? Oh, heck Yes. We love miniatures and have plenty of room for them. CCGs, TCGs, TMGs and the like? Yup. Magic the Gathering, Legend of the 5 Rings, Pokemon, Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings and all those others – we are waiting for you to drop off your items to help make this a well rounded event!
It’s Friday night and time for more new releases. As much as we are sprinting toward the Fall Auction, these darn manufacturers are still putting things out that you might want RIGHT NOW!
Reaper Miniatures – New Bones USA releases 30169 – Snorri Oathbreaker, Dwarf Rogue, 30170 – Freya, Dwarf Fighter, 30171 – Sigurd, Viking Warrior, 30172 – Ivar, Dwarf Priest Reaper Pokey Tools – Owlbear Pokey Tool and Catdragon Pokey Tool. Each a long needle to help unclog your paint bottle with a metal figure topper.
Repos – Fairy Ring 2-4 players (ages 8 and up) create a mushroom village and guide fairies to the fairy rings. Tactical, innovative and dynamic. Plays in around 45 minutes
Alderac Entertainment – Nocturne as a Mystic Fox foaming the forest you cast spells and collect enchanted items. Attempt to fulfill your Twilight and Moonlight goals and explore unique forest layouts. Each game plays differently, so it remains a challenging puzzle. 1 to 4 players, ages 10 and up. Plays in about 45 minutes.
LudoNova – Flatiron 1 or 2 players attempt to create an iconic skyscraper. Buy cards to undertake actions allowing you to erect the skyscraper. Ages 12 and up. Plays in around 45 minutes.
Pazio/Wizkids – Pathfinder Battles Fearsome Foes A new range of prepainted miniatures from Orcs to Serpentfolk – Cultists to skeletons and more. 18 different figures to collect in order to build the forces of the enemy. Available as individual blind buy boxes or a display box of 24.
Atomic Mass Games – Marvel Crisis Protocol new releases Weapon X and Maverick – 2 miniatures, game cards and token sheet Sunspot and Warlock – 2 miniatures, game cards and token sheet
Rich here with a midweek update. It’s a quick one with a few Heroclix, a ‘historical’ game and some miniatures.
UltraPro – Universus Foil deck Protectors Vax’ildan, Vex’Ahlia, Jester Lavorre and Nott the Brave. Each set has 100 foil art sleeves designed as deck protectors.
Wizards of the Coast – Book Tabs – sets of tabs to help index your books. New releases are : Mordenkainen Monsters of the Multiverse, Planescape : Adventures in the Multiverse and Xanathar’s Guide to Everything
WizKids Heroclix Iconix Avengers includes Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, Antman & Wasp as well as Loki to oppose them in a single collectors box.
Heroclix Deadpool Weapon X Heist Pack with Deadpool and Hit Monkey
Heroclix – Jeff the Landshark Pizza Party miniature
Heroclix – X-Men Hellfire Gala 2 – 8 limited edition heroclix and game cards.
WizKids/Wizards of the Coast – Icon of the Realms Kuo-Toa Warband 5 new miniatures ready to oppose your players
WizKids/Wizards of the Coast – Classic Monsters O-R 8 classic monsters Otyugh to Rust Monster to populate your collect with.
WizKids Games – Super-Skill Pinball DC Harley Quinn Ball Roll and write game that brings the excitement of pinball to your tabletop. Includes 4 different tables and bunches of replayability. 1-4 players, ages 12 and up. Plays in around 45 minutes
Gigamic – Looot 2 or 4 players explore a land , grabbing resources and plundering buildings to bring all the loot you can. Use the best strategy, and maybe a little luck, to become Jarl. Ages 10 and up. Plays in around 3–45 minutes.
MultiMan Publishing – Thunder on the Mississippi
Special Ops #12 – Warriors of England four new ASL scenarios, 2 ASL Starter Kit scenarios and bunches of information about the Gamers games.
Multiman Publishing – ASL Action Pack 19 Roads to Rangoon Three new maps and 10 new scenarios for ASL. Set in March and April of 1942 scenarios set in Burma pit British, Commonwealth and even Chinese forces against the Japanese (and Axis forces for a scenario as well) in some tournament sized battles.
It’s Friday Night and time for another New Release Round up. Now admittedly one must understand this is the third (or is it fourth?) post on releases this week, but you’ve just got to understand – there was a whole lotta releases this week.
Days of Wonder – Ticket to Ride Iberia (and South Korea) and expansion set to allow 2-5 players to create and run rail networks on the Ibreian Peninsula.The other side of the board has the map for South Korea. High Speed Trains add different challenges and rewards to the game. Includes special rules, ride tickets, train cards and special cards.
CMON – Song of Ice & Fire miniature game : Greyjoy Iron Victory Crew Includes 11 crew, banner bearer, unit card and movement tray
Silverarm – Abilities Considered Unnatural (for Mothership 1e) an adventure, source material and random tables.
Cox & Klur – Inevitable : A Doomed Arthurian Western an Arthurian Western RPG for 2-6 playersand a GM. Cowboy Knights will work to keep the City of Myth alive. To fail is to see the apocalypse envelope all you hold dear. All the rules, character generation and setting information, background on the Kingdom of Myth, the Barrens and all the surrounding lands you need is provided in this 280+ page book.
TTRPG KIds – Making a Tabletop RPG for Your Particular Kid a guidebook for family, friends and facilitators. This book condenses over 400 different articles into easy to understand ideas on creating a setting, characters, mechanics and more for your shared game.
Zine Quest – Rolling with the Youth Running inclusive, fun and safe RPGs. A resource for those working with youth, new to the game or both. Includes ideas, guidelines, story threads, NPCs and suggested systems.
Draco Ideas – Scope Panzer a game of tank combat between the US and Germany in the European theater. Players combat a squad of tanks using ambush tactics and close range tactics to carry the day. Plays in about 15 minutes. Ages 12 and up.
3WS Games – Charcuterie the Board Game Break out the serving boards, cured meats and accouterments and create an eye catching display of appetizers. 2-6 players, ages 14 and up. Plays in around half an hour.
Grail Games – Millions of Dollars a 3-9 player player game of bluffing, misleading, and negotiation. Rob iconic locations, make your alliances and try to get out with the most loot. Ages 14 and up, plays in around half an hour.
Pandasaurus Games – Finca 2-5 players claim property, fish, farm, harvest and deliver goods to the communities to become the most successful farmer. Ages 10 and up. Plays in around 45 minutes.
Helvetiq – Yaxha 2-4 players work to create the 8th wonder of the world. Build your Mayan Pyramid, Create the largest groups of a single color as you maximize your score. Ages 8 and up – playing in around 20 minutes.
CMYK – Wilmont’s Warehouse Create stories based on the tiles revealed and placed on a grid. Place your story elements face down and when the grid is completed find the elements you used. Ages 8 and up. Plays in around half an hour.
Paizo – Pathfinder Arena Chasing down the enemy heroes are trapped in a mysterious dungeon called ‘the Arena’. Now each one must attempt to escape, defeating any in their way. Only one can survive the labyrinth, find the needed talismans and equipment, avoid and vanquish the creates within and make it out. Includes miniatures, boards, tokens, rules and hours of fun. Ages 12 and up, each game taking between an hour and 90 minutes to play.
Pathfinder Arena expansion – Monsters of the Arena, Age of Ashes and The Final Challenge. Each expansion includes new monsters, rules, magic and items.
Smoking Wyrm – DCC Character Folio character sheet, reference tables, tracking sheets and mapping sheets bound into a digest sized book.
Arcane Library – SoloDark A digest sized set of rules to help you play ShadowDark in a solo mode. Includes tables, reference sheets, situation prompts and thematic art.
Arcane Library – ShadowDark RPG
Cubicle Seven – Reikland Miscellanea Includes Patrons of the Old World, a collection of buildings, one shot adventures, five different Sigmar shrines, new spells and foul magics… all in a single volume.
Loke Battle Mat – 12 Luxury RPG Greeting Cards 2 design with peel & stick envelopes
Loke Battle Mats – Dungeon Gift Wraps six sheets of folded gift wrap featuring full color dungeon art. Each 27×19” sheet has a QR code that gives the recipient a gift tags and a QR code with a print at home and VTT copy of the map.
Alley Cat Games – Happy Home 2-5 players compete to decorate homes, collecting furniture, fulfilling objectives and attempting to complete sets to score. Designed for ages 7 and up. Plays in around half an hour to an hour depending on players.
Inside Up Games – Terminus 1 to 5 players attempt to plan and create subways systems to meet the needs of residents of the newest metropolis. Plan ahead, keep track of your resources and make a name for yourself as the project progresses. Ages 14 and up, plays in about half an hour per player.
GMT Games – Next War Iran sixth in the Next War series, this game examines a near future war in Southeast Asia involving Iran, possible allies such as Russia, China and the US and it’s allies in conflict around the Straits of Hormuz. This game pits the US and it’s allies managing limited resources while attempting to gain access to the Strait, its processing facilities and deal with militaries ready for a fight. Iran and its allies must try to achieve victory with a military that is vast, but old, a foe which will gain more and more capability as the war goes on and a need to keep hold of facilities vital to their own needs. Medium to High complexity (with the advanced rules), designed for 1 or two players.
GMT Games – Normandy ‘44 a 2-3 player regimental game of the D-Day landings and next 3 weeks of operation in Normandy. Uses a simplified version of the Ardennes ‘44 system. Turns are daily, map scale is about 2.3 miles to the hex. Play as the Axis and attempt to push the Allies back into the sea or as the US and UK trying to secure the beaches and move inland to take ports and land to solidify your hold on Europe for a final blow to the Axis. Medium complexity.
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