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Two Expansions Planned for ‘The Resistance’ Card Game
Monday, August 11th, 2014
Indie Boards and Cards has announced two planned expansions for its deduction card game The Resistance this November, according to ICv2.com. Hidden Agenda and Hostile Intent were funded through a combined Kickstarter program that attracted pledges over $100,000, featuring promos and incentives that will not be included in the final retail version. In addition, both expansions include a number of “modules” that can be added to the base game in any combination.
Photo courtesy of ICv2.com.
Hidden Agenda includes three modules. In “Assassin,” the roles from The Resistance: Avalon have been re-themed and renamed for the Resistance Universe. The “Defector” module introduces characters that can switch sides during the game. And “Trapper” adds a spy-catcher mechanic to the game.
Photo courtesy of ICv2.com.
Hostile Intent also features three new modules. “Hunter” shifts the focus from targeting the enemy’s facilities to neutralizing their leaders. The “Reverser” can change the results of a mission, turning defeat into victory (or vice versa). “Inquisitor,” meanwhile, introduces an ability from The Resistance: Avalon that allows the Inquisitor player to examine the affiliations of other players.
The Resistance was Indie Boards and Cards’ breakout hit in 2010. It was featured on Geek & Sundry’s TableTop web program, and is currently available in 20 languages. It is a deductive card game with similarities to the classic party game Mafia and plays in about 30 minutes.
Tags: Board Games, Card Games, Geek & Sundry, Hidden Agenda, Hostile Intent, Indie Boards and Cards, Kickstarter, New Release, TableTop, The Resistance
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TODAY – Magic M15 Game Day! Don’t Miss It!
Sunday, August 10th, 2014
Come to our M15 Game Day and play with the new cards on a global scale TODAY!
Sunday
ABINGTON
Format: Standard (with a cut to top 8.)
Date: August 10th, 2014
Time: 2:00pm
Entrance Fee: $10.00 (prizes awarded based upon attendance)
Sunday
PLAINVILLE
Format: Standard (with a cut to top 8.)
Date: August 10th, 2014
Time: 2:00pm
Entrance Fee: FREE
Battleground’s Facebook Page
Contact:
Please contact us at service@ battlegroundgames.com with any questions.
The event will cut to a top 8 or top 4 based on attendance. Deck lists are not required for this event.
All players will receive a full art, promo Reclamation Sage. The top 8 players will receiver a foil, full art, promo Chief Engineer.
The winner of the event will receive a sweet, M15 Game Day Playmat (shown above).
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Tags: Game Day, M15, Magic the Gathering, MTG, Standard, Tournament
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THIS SUNDAY – Magic M15 Game Day
Friday, August 8th, 2014
Come to our M15 Game Day and play with the new cards on a global scale.
Sunday
ABINGTON
Format: Standard (with a cut to top 8.)
Date: August 10th, 2014
Time: 2:00pm
Entrance Fee: $10.00 (prizes awarded based upon attendance)
Sunday
PLAINVILLE
Format: Standard (with a cut to top 8.)
Date: August 10th, 2014
Time: 2:00pm
Entrance Fee: FREE
Battleground’s Facebook Page
Contact:
Please contact us at service@ battlegroundgames.com with any questions.
The event will cut to a top 8 or top 4 based on attendance. Deck lists are not required for this event.
All players will receive a full art, promo Reclamation Sage. The top 8 players will receiver a foil, full art, promo Chief Engineer.
The winner of the event will receive a sweet, M15 Game Day Playmat (shown above).
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Tags: Game Day, M15, Magic the Gathering, MTG, Standard, Tournament
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D&D 5th Edition Player’s Handbook Has Arrived!
Thursday, August 7th, 2014
Photo courtesy of Wizards of the Coast.
The wait is over! The highly anticipated ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ 5th Edition Player’s Handbook has arrived at Battleground Games & Hobbies! This brand new D&D products is “…everything a player needs to create heroic character for the world’s greatest role-playing game [‘Dungeons & Dragons’].”
From the Wizards of the Coast official product page:
“The Player’s Handbook is the essential reference for every Dungeons & Dragons role-player. It contains rules for character creation and advancement, backgrounds and skills, exploration and combat, equipment, spells, and much more. Use this book to create exciting characters from among the most iconic D&D races and classes.
Dungeons & Dragons immerses you in a world of adventure. Explore ancient ruins and deadly dungeons. Battle monsters while searching for legendary treasures. Gain experience and power as you trek across uncharted lands with your companions.
The world needs heroes. Will you answer the call?”
All you have to do to answer the call is visit your local Battleground Games & Hobbies in either Abington, MA or Plainville, MA and pick up your copy today; or visit us online and have a copy of this amazing new book delivered right to your front door!
Plus, please don’t forget to join us at Battleground Games & Hobbies on August 9th for the D&D 5th Edition Release event beginning at 10:00 AM and celebrate the release of the brand new Player’s Handbook!
Tags: 5th edition, D&D, D&D Next, Dungeons & Dragons, New Release, Next, Player's Handbook, Wizards of the Coast
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Lloydel Pictures and Battleground Games & Hobbies Presents: Grudge Match – Calder vs. Lowe!
Wednesday, August 6th, 2014
Tags: Grudge Match, Lloydel Pictures, Magic the Gathering, MTG, Nick Lowe, Paul Calder, YouTube
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‘Dragon Ball Z’ TCG to Make a Comeback!
Tuesday, August 5th, 2014
Photo courtesy of ICv2.com.
Panini America, publisher of licensed sports and entertainment collectibles, announced plans last week at San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) to release a new edition of the classic Score Dragon Ball Z card game in August, according to hobby industry news website ICv2.com.
The 2014 edition will include more than 200 new cards, reprints of past fan favorites and will be completely compatible with the original series. The new game was developed by Panini America Brand Manager Aik Tongtharadol, a former DBZ world champion who also worked on the original game.
The 69-card 2014 Dragon Ball Z Starter Deck will feature five Prizm technology cards and one parallel in every deck. Release is planned for late August of this year.
Score originally introduced the game, based on the evergreen hit anime series, back in 2000, with the Saiyan Saga starter decks and boosters. The game was hugely popular and released 11 expansions, based on different “Saga” story arcs. After the Kid Buu Saga release, Score shifted focus of the game to the Dragon Ball GT Sagas in 2003 and introduced some key rule changes, though the game was still compatible with previous versions.
Score redesigned and reintroduced the game in 2005 as the Dragon Ball Z Trading Card Game, but the rules of the game were changed to accommodate FUNimation’s Ultimate Uncut Edition DVD releases, and the new edition was not compatible with previous expansions. The game was officially discontinued in June 2006.
Bandai America released the unaffiliated Dragon Ball Collectible Card Game.
So, if you’re a Dragon Ball Z fan, this game is not to be missed. Please be sure to let you’re local Battleground Games & Hobbies know you’d like to check this game out!
Tags: Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Panini America, San Diego Comic Con, Score, SDCC, TCG, Trading Card Game
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