Portal Games announces brand new expansion to Empires of the North: Roman BannersThe expansion, to be published in 1Q 2020, includes two brand new Roman decks and additional island cards. “The Roman factions will give even greater replayability to players as they bring fresh new mechanics of developing an empire and introduce a fantastic Roman theme” says CEO Ignacy Trzewiczek. Details and pricing information will be announced at a later date.
Frosthaven Announcement
Check out this post has some good Pics of cards Don’t have to read the thread just look at the 2 picture links in the 1st post
Here’s a good post for everyone to get summary of the Q and A with Isaac
Mandalorian (possible spoilers if you have not watched)The Big issue I am having— episodes are WAY too damn short.
It wasn’t quite as annoying early now it’s feeling real bad.
Last few episodes talk…
3 “The Sin”–Think we predicted this one.
4 “Sanctuary” — 7 Samurai / Magnificent 7 feel to it.
5 “The Gunslinger” —Tatooine People have a bit of backlash on this one.
Why? IT feels filler in a way, short again.– But I like it.
I think it would like it MORE if the season wasn’t over in 3 episodes.
We’re excited to share that we’ll be doing a special Black Friday sale with a savings of 40% off select critically-acclaimed strategy titles (quantities will be limited!)
Savings start bright and early on Monday November 25 at 8 AM Pacific so be ready to grab fantastic games to play & share over the holidays!
Disney + Talk
Dan
Mandalorian
I showed Lauren Black Hole, Tron is next!
ChrisThe Lighthous
Mandalorian
Escape to Witch Mountain
Flight of the Navigator
Return to Oz
BG news
You can now play TTR (and Europe) on Alexa using a new “skill” for Alexa
AEG and USAopoly or THE OP as they are now known– entered into a partnership to bring some licenses to Smash up.
No hard date but this was said to be in 2020
At Blizz Con, there was a bit of a tease by Blizzard and Days of wonder/Asmodee about Small World of Warcraft. Not a whole lot of info was available cept some tiles in a glass case.
NewsTerraforming dice??? (and in that same news post, Hansa Teutonica being redesigned for Chicago mobs, yes!) Also in same post the largest game collection on display via Cape Fear Games
Munchkin Digital game… but not really Munchkin at all? Fun looking Digital Adventure game coming soon.
3 In the Hall of the Mountain King (Burnt Island) Jay Cormier, trolls rebuilding your abandoned kingdom forming a “pyramid”. The new troll activates, gaining its resources, and any trolls beneath it ALSO activate,
4 Foundations of Rome (Arcane Wonders) Emerson Mastucchi city-building one hundred miniatures
5 Margraves of Valeria(Daily Magic) Deck Building/WP + Valeria! off-turn bonuses, multi-use cards, and resource-management
10 Sanctum (Czech Games Edition) Neudyk seemingly simple dice-throwing mechanism turns out to be a tactical delicacy once you realize that equipping the correct gear is a crucial part of surviving (Diablo the board game?)
11 Aftermath (Plaid Hat) Hawthorne Newest Adventure Book Game
Disney Villainous:Evil Comes Prepared — Ravensburger $25 Scar from The Lion King, Yzma from The Emperor’s New Groove, and Ratigan from The Great Mouse Detective . Booth 2111
Unicorn Rescue Society — Cute little card game. Not much too it but based off some children’s books, Thought it looked cute and kids might like it, could use some help only $20
Richard Meyer (Comicsgate) vs. Mark Waid (Marvel/DC) Takes a Huge Turn
Meyer sued for defamation and tortious interference of contract for Jawbreakers comic that got pulled from publishing by Antarctic Press due to pressure
On initial pleadings, looked like a stretch for Meyer to prove these things
Waid completely melted down in the pressure of a deposition, basically made Meyer’s case
Origins Preview
Check out Der Coinmeister— travel pack with coins. Booth 462
Fitzy’s Origins Events
Friday 11 AM, IP Law 101 for Game Designers (GCCC Room A215)
Unicorn Rescue Society — Cute little card game. Not much too it but based off some children’s books, Thought it looked cute and kids might like it, could use some help only $20
Pop Up Gen Con There will be these events in 40 Game Stores throughout the country, where you can play and pre-order some of the hot new games from Gen Con this year. You will also be able to watch some of the “events” that go on at gen con. All of this for a “small fee”From their press release:
Information about participating stores, featured games, and attendee registration will be announced in the coming months on the Gen Con website. Pop-Up Gen Con registration will be available for a small fee and include a commemorative badge and an exclusive pin.Gen Con returns to Indianapolis (and comes to a store near you) August 1-4, 2019.
SDJ/KDJ announced— Our thoughts
Just One, by Ludovic Roudy and Bruno Sautter from Repos Production
LAMA, by Reiner Knizia from AMIGO
Werwörter, by Ted Alspach from Bézier Games
Recommended–> Belratti, Dizzle, Imhotep: The Duel, Krasse Kacke, Reef, and Sherlock,
Kennerspiel des Jahres Noms and Our Thoughts
Carpe Diem, by Stefan Feld from alea
Detective, by Ignacy Trzewiczek from Portal Games
Wingspan, by Elizabeth Hargrave from Stonemaier Games
Recommended —> Architects of the West Kingdom, Lowlands, Newton, and Paper Tales.
The winners of the SDJ and KDJ will be announced in Berlin, Germany on July 22, 2019.
Gloomhaven in Steam coming soon (Early Access this summer!)
Games Played
Dan
Fickle- Came in looks like fun little set collection / drafting card game. From our Friend Glenn Cotter
Question for Dan: After the officiating of the Bruins / ‘Canes series, do you believe the NHL ‘fixes’ games?
1) The nominees for the 2019 SDJ solidify the fact that the@dicehateme awards are now far superior.
2) The mid-90’s German family can handle a game like Catan but the 2019 German family can’t? These nominees are a joke. They are the equivalent of snap-tight model kits.
Storm Chaser Games
Cool to see a light/fun party game like Just One get a nomination for SdJ. Could this be signaling a trend for the future of the award?
Matt Franz
What awards, other then your own, do you put real value in? I redirect the Oscars but feel they are just a bunch of blow hards patting themselves on the back instead of putting up the true best movies.
There are some comedies that deserved nods but never got a sniff in the past.
Jeremy Baker
Who would be the game designer to pull a Kanye
Adam HillWhich snub was worse: Piepmatz or Scarabya?
K Wilkinson
Will people outside of Germany ever come to the realisation that the awards target German families and not “hardcore” BGG users?
Buckeye Fitzy
Will this SDJ winner and class go down as one of the weakest ever?
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