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Steve Jackson Games Announces ‘Mars Attacks’ Game

 

Steve Jackson Games has announced Mars Attacks; Ten-Minute Takedown, a new dexterity game featuring the classic Martians, for April release. The fast-paced game has players trying to destroy earthling cities by flicking the custom die from their flying saucer, scoring points as cities fall.  MSRP is $9.95.

Steve Jackson Games recently released Mars Attacks: The Dice Game this fall.  Mantic Games has also recently announced the first expansions for its Mars Attacks–The Miniatures Game.

 

If this is a game you want to see on the shelves at Battleground Games & Hobbies – let us know!

 

Original article on ICV2.com.

 

 

 

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Privateer Press Announces Intro Product for ‘Iron Kingdoms Unleashed’

 

Privateer Press has announced it will introduce its more violent role-playing game, Iron Kingdoms Unleashed  with an introductory box, and continue its strategy of army boxes for Warmachine and Hordes in March.

Privateer will release Iron Kingdoms Unleashed Roleplaying Game Adventure Kitin March, with an MSRP of $44.99.  This will be the first Iron Kingdoms Unleashed product, similar to the way Wizards of the Coast launched the new edition of Dungeons & Dragons with the D&D Starter Set.

 

Designed to allow new players to play using only the contents of the box, the Kit will include an abridged rulebook, one 32-page scenario, four pre-generated character sheets, four plastic hero figures, ten plastic antagonist figures, four six-sided dice, a ruler, nine double-sided map tiles, and four map token sheets, all at an MSRP of $44.99.

The army boxes are follow-ons to the first pair, one each for Warmachine and Hordes, which will be released in February.  In March, Privateer will release Warmachine: All-in-One Army Box–Protectorate of Menoth and Hordes: All-in-One Army Box–Legion of Everblight.  They are configured to be useful both to new players and to experienced players looking to add a faction.

 

If this looks like a game you’d like to get your hands on, let the friendly staff at Battleground Games & Hobbies know!

Warmachine: All-in-One Army Box–Protectorate of Menoth will include over $200 worth of product (a complete 35-point army, rulebook, and strategy cards) for a $134.99 MSRP.  The following models are included:

  • Grand Scrutator Severius (white metal)
  • Reckoner (plastic)
  • Vanquisher (plastic)
  • Redeemer (plastic)
  • Heirophant (white metal)
  • Exemplar Errants (plastic)
  • Choir of Menoth (white metal)
  • Exemplar Errant Seneschal (white metal)
  • Vassal of Menoth (white metal)
  • Rhupert Carvolo, Piper of Ord (white metal)

 

Hordes:  All-in-One Army Box–Legion of Everblight will include almost $200 worth of product (complete 35-point army, rulebook, and strategy cards) for $129.99.  The following models are included:

  • Saeryn, Omen of Everblight (white metal)
  • Scythean (plastic)
  • Neraph (plastic)
  • Angelius (white metal)
  • Nephilim Bloodseer (plastic)
  • Strider Rangers (white metal)
  • Strider Deathstalker (white metal)
  • 2 Blighted Nyss Shepherds (white metal)

 

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Queen Games Announces ‘Orcs, Orcs, Orcs’ Board Game

Queen Games announced is has released the board game Orcs, Orcs, Orcs this winter; and if you’re familiar with Queen Games products, this is a game you won’t want to miss. So make sure you ask your local Battleground Games & Hobbies to order you a copy!

 

Now, let’s check out the details:

The game is designed by Frank Thyben, and combines the mechanics of deck building and tower defense as players battle the orcs and each other in the annual Orc Squash Tournament.  Players are mages, each defending a tower in the middle of a battlefield, using their magic to deflect the hordes of orcs charging the towers.  There are three different categories of orcs with different strength and special abilities that are conveyed to a player when an orc is defeated.

 

The game is for 2-4 players, ages 13 and up (due to an orc making a rude gesture in the art) and has an MSRP of $69.99.

The game was funded via a Kickstarter campaign in September which raised $59,861 from 724 backers ($82.68/backer average), well over the $10,000 goal.  The Kickstarter also featured an expansion for the game, Expansion: Reinforcements which includes new fate cards, terrains, creatures and more.

 

 

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EXCLUSIVE Online-only Cyber Monday Deals!

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Black Friday has come and gone… just in time for Cyber Monday; and we’ve got some super-sweet deals for you all day long available only on the Battleground Games & Hobbies online store!

 

Some of these deals include:

  • Store credit back when you purchase a Funko POP Magic the Gathering toy;
  • Discounts on Dungeons & Dragons RPG books;
  • HUGE discounts on all Warmachine/Hordes;
  • Discounts on Magic the Gathering single cards;

…and so much more!

 

Stay tuned to the Battleground Games & Hobbies Facebook & Twitter pages as deals will be announced via those sources ONLY!

 

Please note that these specials are available online only. Not available at Battleground Games & Hobbies retail locations.

 

We look forward to doing business with you. Enjoy!

 

 

 

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D&D ‘Dungeon Master’s Guide’ Has Arrived Just In Time for Black Friday!

It’s FINALLY here!

 

The highly anticipated Dungeon’s & Dragon’s Dungeon Mater’s Guide has arrived at Battleground Games & Hobbies, just in time for Black Friday and the beginning of the holiday shopping season! A fantastic gift for the avid gamer this holiday season.

 

The third of three core rule-books, this book contains tools a Dungeon Master needs to provide captivating stories and game play. An excellent resource for new and existing Dungeons Masters to engage in both adventure and world creation, with rules, guidelines, and sage advice from the game’s experts. Created as part of a massive public play-test involving more than 170,000 fans of the game.

 

Make sure to pick up your copy today, available both online and in Battleground Games & Hobbies stores!

 

 

 

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TODAY – EXCLUSIVE Black Friday Specials!

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Please note that the sale items above are only available at Battleground Games & Hobbies retail store locations. All promotions are “while supplies last.”

 

 

 

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