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Cryptozoic to Release ‘The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug’ Board Game
Monday, December 9th, 2013
Cryptozoic will release The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Board Game on December 20th, a week after the movie premieres in theaters on Friday, December 13th, according to hobby industry news website ICv2.com.
Similar to Cryptozoic’s first Hobbit movie board game, this game is designed by Reiner Knizia. The game is a stand-alone, but can be combined with the Unexpected Journey game. Players must work cooperatively as they travel to the gold-filled caverns of Erebor (the Lonely Mountain) in search of treasure and the courage to defeat Smaug. The game is designed for 1 – 4 players, ages 15 and up, and plays in 30 – 45 minutes.
The box contains 2 game boards, a resource board, 4 cheat sheets, tiles, cards, custom dice, markers, a dragon pawn and a rulebook.
Cryptozoic also updated release dates for several of their other Middle Earth related titles. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Deck-Building Game and The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King Deck-Building Game are now Q1 2014 releases, and The Middle Earth Expandable Card Game: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Edition Starter Set and Expansions will also release early next year.
Tags: Board Game, Cryptozoic, Desolation of Smaug, ICv2, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Unexpected Journey
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This Weekend at Battleground Games & Hobbies
Friday, December 6th, 2013
Check out what super fun events are happening this weekend at one of our conveniently located stores. Whether you enjoy Magic the Gathering, Warhammer, Yu-Gi-Oh and more, we have something for everyone. In addition, don’t forget that our tables are always open for play! Gather some friends, your favorite game, and stop by your favorite Battleground Games & Hobbies for a fun-filled evening! Not sure what game to play or try? No problem! Our friendly, knowledgeable staff can help or ask for a demo!
Battleground Games & Hobbies – 1423 Bedford Street, Abington, MA
Friday:
Entry: $5.00. Start time: 7:30 PM
Friday Night Magic – Booster Draft
Entry: $15.00. Start time: 7:30 PM
Prizes are awarded to top finishers and feature the exclusive FNM promo card: Sin Collector
Saturday:
Open to close – play all day!
Saturday Night Magic Booster Draft
Entry: $15.00. Start time: 7:00 PM
Sunday:
Entry: $5.00. Start time: Noon (12:00 PM)
Battleground Games & Hobbies – 25 Taunton Street, Plainville, MA
Friday:
Entry: $5.00. Start time: 7:30 PM
Saturday:
Free, open play from open to close!
Sunday:
Entry: FREE! Start time: Noon (12:00 PM)
Didn’t see an event for your favorite game? Is there something you wish for us to host? No problem! Contact us and let us know what events you would like to see in the future at your favorite local Battleground Games & Hobbies! We look forward to hearing your feedback and likewise, look forward to seeing you at our next exciting event!
Tags: Dungeons & Dragons, Events, FNM, Friday Night Magic, Magic the Gathering, Miniatures, MTG, Pokemon, Pokemon League, Warhammer 40K, Warmachine, YGO, Yu-Gi-Oh
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Geek & Sundry’s TableTop: Unspeakable Words
Thursday, December 5th, 2013
Check out the latest episode of Geek & Sundry’s smash YouTube web series TableTop, with host Wil Wheaton, featuring special guests Troy Baker, Erin Gray, and Felicia Day. This week, they’re playing Unspeakable Words by Playroom Entertainment.
What do you think about this game? Let us know in the comments below or sound off in the forums! Don’t forget that board games make fantastic holiday gifts, too. Pick this game up at your local Battleground Games & Hobbies today!
About Geek & Sundry
Geek & Sundry is an internet community centered around producing entertaining web videos, primarily on YouTube, that focus on comics, games, books, hobbies & more. Their goal is to connect their audience together through common interests both online and in real life.
About Unspeakable Words
Decode the ancient secrets of R’lyeh by forming words with the letters you find in this sanity-sapping letter game. The more angles that appear in the words, the greater their mystical value, but beware! For each word that is created, you must roll a sanity check against its value to see if the word’s power drives you mad!
Cthulhu Mythos themed.
Awards:
Games Magazine’s 2007 Word Game of the Year
Recommended Players: 2-6
Suggested Ages: 10 and up
Approximate Play Time: 30+ minutes
Unspeakable Words on Boardgamegeek.com
Tags: Board Game, Cthulhu, Erin Gray, Felica Day, Geek and Sundry, Lovecraft, TableTop, Unspeakable Words, Wil Wheaton
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Two New Rio Grande Games Announced for December
Tuesday, November 26th, 2013
Rio Grande Games has added two new games to its list of December releases: Power Grid: India/Australia and Last Will: Getting Sacked.
The Power Grid: India/Australia expansion in designed by Power Grid designer Friedemann Friese and features a two sided board (one for each country). It follows the normal rules for the Power Grid base game except for a few rule changes based on the special conditions of the two countries. As an expansion, the base game is required to play. The game is for 2 – 6 players, ages 13 and up, and plays in about 90 minutes. MSRP is $14.95.
Last Will: Getting Sacked is designed by Vladimir Suchy (Shipyard, League of Six, Last Will) and is an expansion for Last Will. The lawyers have found a hidden clause in Uncle’s last will and testament, so spending all your money isn’t enough, you have to lose your job too! Players compete to get fired by missing work, as well as reducing their income. Since nothing makes people broke faster than a wedding, there is also the addition of six nuptial cards, so a new spouse can blow through player’s money. The game is for 2 – 5 players, ages 13 and up, and plays in 45 – 90 minutes. MSRP is $39.95.
Originally reported by ICv2.com, a leader in hobby industry news.
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This Weekend at Battleground Games & Hobbies
Friday, November 22nd, 2013
Check out what super fun events are happening this weekend at one of our conveniently located stores. Whether you enjoy Magic the Gathering, Warhammer, Yu-Gi-Oh and more, we have something for everyone. In addition, don’t forget that our tables are always open for play! Gather some friends, your favorite game, and stop by your favorite Battleground Games & Hobbies for a fun-filled evening! Not sure what game to play or try? No problem! Our friendly, knowledgeable staff can help or ask for a demo!
Battleground Games & Hobbies – 1423 Bedford Street, Abington, MA
Friday:
Entry: $5.00. Start time: 7:30 PM
Friday Night Magic – Booster Draft
Entry: $15.00. Start time: 7:30 PM
Prizes are awarded to top finishers and feature the exclusive FNM promo card!
Saturday:
Open to close – play all day!
Saturday Night Magic Booster Draft
Entry: $15.00. Start time: 7:00 PM
Sunday:
Entry: $5.00. Start time: Noon (12:00 PM)
Battleground Games & Hobbies – 25 Taunton Street, Plainville, MA
Friday:
Entry: $5.00. Start time: 7:30 PM
Saturday:
Free, open play from open to close!
Sunday:
Entry: FREE! Start time: Noon (12:00 PM)
Don’t forget about TANKSgiving, happening next week at participating Battleground Games & Hobbies locations. If you’re a Warhammer 40K fan, you won’t want to miss this awesome, annual event!
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Tags: Events, FNM, Friday Night Magic, Pokemon, Tournaments, Warhammer 40K, YGO, Yu-Gi-Oh
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Geek & Sundry’s TableTop: Takenoko
Monday, November 18th, 2013
Check out the latest episode of Geek & Sundry’s smash YouTube web series TableTop, with host Wil Wheaton, featuring special guests Rosanna Pansino, Harley Morenstein, and Drew Roy. This week, they’re playing a sweet game designed by Antione Bauza and published by Asmodee Games.
About Takenoko
A long time ago at the Japanese Imperial court, the Chinese Emperor offered a giant panda bear as a symbol of peace to the Japanese Emperor. Since then, the Japanese Emperor has entrusted his court members (the players) with the difficult task of caring for the animal by tending to his bamboo garden.
In Takenoko, the players will cultivate land plots, irrigate them, and grow one of the three species of bamboo (Green, Yellow, and Pink) with the help of the Imperial gardener to maintain this bamboo garden. They will have to bear with the immoderate hunger of this sacred animal for the juicy and tender bamboo. The player who manages his land plots best, growing the most bamboo while feeding the delicate appetite of the panda, will win the game.
Takenoko is great for 2-4 players ages 8 and up! Plus, this game makes a fantastic holiday gift. Available now at your local Battleground Games & Hobbies.
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