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Coming in 2015: ‘Mouse Guard’ Board Game
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014
Photo courtesy of ICv2.com.
The Burning Wheel, in conjunction with Mouse Guard graphic novel creator David Petersen, will release Mouse Guard: Swords & Strongholds, a two-player strategy board game based in the world of the popular all-ages series, according to hobby channel news website ICv2.com.
The game was conceived by Petersen for use as a unique pastime for his Mouse Guard graphic novel characters, and Petersen partnered with game designer Luke Crane (creator of The Burning Wheel RPG and the Origins Award Winning Mouse Guard RPG) to adapt the game for the real world. The two-person light strategy game is intended as a simple to learn but engaging pastime in which players move mouse pawns across a gridded wooden board while playing sword, stronghold and diplomacy cards.
The box will include a wooden board, eight plastic mouse pawns, 30 cards, and a rules sheet. The game is for 2 players, and takes 10 – 20 minutes to play.
The game is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter for January 2015 fulfillment, and has raised over $28,000 from more than 683 backers as of this writing. The campaign features two retailer pledge levels.
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Tags: Board Game, David Peterson, Mouse Guard, RPG, TableTop, The Burning Wheel
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Konami Announces ‘Yu-Gi-Oh! Legendary Collection 5D’s’
Monday, July 21st, 2014
Photo courtesy of ICv2.com.
Konami has shared information on its upcoming release Yu-Gi-Oh! Legendary Collection 5D’s collector’s set, which is planned for October 24 release, according to hobby channel news website ICv2.com.
The set is a gathering of over 250 of the most famous cards from the 5D’s era, including three brand new cards previously only seen on the TV show, one of which is Yusei’s “Stardust Flash Trap” card. Every box will also contain Ultra Rare reprints of “Shooting Quasar Dragon” and “Black Rose Dragon,” two of the highest-demand Dragons of the game.
The box set will include five Mega Packs which feature new and highly desirable variant cards, and a double-sided game board with hero art on one side, and monster art on the other. The 9-card Mega Packs will each include 1 Secret Rare, 1 Ultra Rare, 1 Super Rare, 1 Rare, and 5 Commons, and include 3 foil cards per pack.
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Tags: 5DS, Konami, Legendary Collection, New Release, TCG, YGO, Yu-Gi-Oh
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Wizards of the Coast Announces ‘Duel Deck: Speed Vs. Cunning’
Friday, July 18th, 2014
Courtesy of Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast announced yesterday the next installment in the Duel Deck product line-up: Duel Deck: Speed vs. Cunning.
There are no details about what cards are to be included in the new product. However, this installment in the Duel Deck series is to be designed by Chris Millar and Sam Stoddard with a release date of September 5, 2014.
Here are the full details, including the set symbol:
“Racing across the blazing steppe, the wave of attackers crests the barren hills. Nothing can stop their reckless advance. These warriors live fast, fight hard, and strike terror into the hearts of those in their path. The scarred countryside seems abandoned. Then, suddenly, hidden fighters spring from ambush. The overconfident enemy recoils in surprise, outflanked and outsmarted. Who will prevail, the swift or the sly?
Official set symbol of Duel Deck: Speed vs. Cunning. Photo courtesy of Wizards of the Coast.
Deck Design and Deck Development: Chris Millar and Sam Stoddard
Official Three-Letter Code: DDN
Twitter Hashtag: #MTGSVC
Languages Available: English, Japanese
Release Date: September 5, 2014
MSRP: $19.99″
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Join Us for the Magic 2015 Fat Pack Challenge – TONIGHT!
Friday, July 18th, 2014
The amazing and highly anticipated Battleground Games & Hobbies Fat Pack challenge is back! This time, to celebrate the release of Magic 2015! Join us TONIGHT at your favorite Battleground Games & Hobbies location.
Abington and Plainville:
Format: **Fat Pack Sealed**
Date: July 18th, 2014 a FRIDAY
Time: 7:00pm
Entrance Fee: $40.00
Core Set 2015 (M15) will be released on Friday, July 18th and we will have a full line-up of events for you to crack packs, build decks and play Magic at both of our stores! The weekend will kick off with our flagship Sealed Deck style event.
The Battleground Fat Pack Challenge is taking place on Friday night, 7/18/14, at both locations (run as our FNM). These are the ultimate sealed events – where you open packs, build a deck and play with just the contents of an M15 Fat Pack!
The concept of a Fat Pack Challenge is pretty simple. Each player will receive an M15 Fat Pack with which to build a 40 card deck. Players may use ONLY what is inside of their Fat Pack to construct their decks. No additional land will be provided!
After building your deck players will compete to win prizes like TShirts, playmats, deck boxes, or Magic promos, and one lucky winner will take home a plaque commemorating their victory.
Abington:
1423 Bedford Street
Abington MA 02351
781.261.9669
Plainville:
25 Taunton Street
Plainville MA 02762
508.316.1195
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Tags: Fat Pack Challenge, FNM, Friday Night Magic, Magic 2015, Magic the Gathering, MTG, New Release, Sealed Deck, Wizards of the Coast
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Privateer Press Announces ‘Hordes: Exigence’
Thursday, July 17th, 2014
Photo courtesy of ICv2.com.
Privateer Press will release Hordes: Exigence, a 120-page, 8.5″ x 10.8″ full color volume, in October according to hobby channel news website ICv2.com. It carries the Hordes narrative forward from Hordes: Gargantuans, and gives players new epic and regular warlocks, three new character lesser warlocks, new units and solos, painting and modeling guide, and Theme Force lists for each new warlock.
Hordes: Exigence will be available in two formats, hardcover and softcover and will be available at your local Battleground Games & Hobbies!
Photo courtesy of ICv2.com.
Several new Hordes warlock figures will also ship in October, including Borka, Vengeance of the Rimeshaws–Trollblood Epic Cavalry Warlock (in resin and white metal), Bradigus Thorle the Runecarver–Circle Warlock (in resin and white metal), and Jaga-Jaga, the Death Charmer–Minion Gatorman Warlock(in white metal).
The Hordes: Exigence launch will be supported with an Event Kit, which will include five Faction coins and 1 Champion coin. Events can be run at any point after October 8th.
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Tags: Exigence, Hordes, Miniatures, New Release, Privateer Press, TableTop
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Looney Labs Announces ‘Holiday Fluxx’
Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
Popular hobby channel news website ICv2.com broke the news last week that Looney Labs will release a festive new edition of their hit card game this fall. Holiday Fluxx will arrive on October 3rd to a Battleground Games & Hobbies near you!
The 100-card set will encompass holidays from Halloween to New Year’s, and is intended as a family-friendly introduction to Fluxx, and perfect for use as stocking stuffers.
The ‘Keeper’ cards will feature new retro-style painted art from artist Ali Douglass, who has illustrated several American Girl books, as well as North Star Games’ Happy Birthday and other titles. The ‘Keeper’ cards are all new with this deck, and Looney Labs will have an exclusive “Mrs. Claus” promotional card for stores that order the launch kit.
Stores that sign up for the Looney Labs marketing list will also be able to request multiple copies (25 -30) of Looney Labs’ annual holiday giveaway in early fall. In the past these giveaways have included everything from exclusive promo cards or pieces for a current game to a new micro game or a puzzle. Let us know if you’d like us to sign up for their promotions!
The game is for 2 -5 players, ages 8 and up, and plays in 5 -30 minutes.
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