Posts Tagged ‘Board Games’
‘Mega Man: The Board Game’ by Jasco Games
Wednesday, January 8th, 2014
Jasco Games plans to release Mega Man: The Board Game in October 2014. The game is currently a live Kickstarter project, according to an article published by ICv2.com.
Jasco added Capcom’s Mega Man as a license for its Universal Fighting System CCG last year, and plans to release its first product, a UFS Mega Man tin, in January.
The board game based on the property will be released in time for the 25th anniversary of the release of the first video game late this year. Jasco stated that they turned to Kickstarter for funding for two reasons, “First, and most importantly, we’re seeking funding to make this the board game we always wanted to make. Kickstarter funding will allow us to use better materials, offer more extras like miniatures, cards, extra boards, and polish the finalized product… Second, we wanted fans to have a chance to show their support for Mega Man and be involved in this exciting process.”
The core game box will contain 5 Pre-Constructed Player Decks (40 cards each), 5 Mega Man game pieces, 5 Robot Master game pieces (Trophies), 1 Dr. Wily Game piece, 6 game boards (5 for the Robot Masters, 1 for Dr. Wily), 5 Mega Man Character Card Life Meters, 12 Stage Tokens for each Robot Master, 20 Stage Tokens for Dr. Wily, 5 of each Robot Master boss cards, 5 Mega Man Character cards, and a rulebook (with digital download copy). Additional villain decks & game boards, exclusive game pieces, and Universal Fighting System deck boxes & card sleeves are all listed as stretch goals and add-on bonuses.
The Kickstarter has already raised $273,761 from 2,078 backers ($131.74 per backer average) as of this writing and will be funded on Sunday January 19. Official MSRP for the game has not been determined.
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Source: “Mega Man: The Board Game” via ICv2.com.
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Tags: Board Games, ICv2, Jasco Games, Kickstarter, Mega Man, Tabletop Gaming
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This Weekend at Battleground Games & Hobbies
Friday, December 27th, 2013
Check out what super fun events are happening this weekend at 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!
ALL WEEKEND LONG – Magical Christmas Weekend! We have a long weekend chock full of awesome, super-fun Magic events to appeal to all types of Magic the Gathering players! Join us at your local Battleground Games & Hobbies location all weekend starting Thursday, December 26th and play in as many Magic events as you like, including one event never seen before at Battleground’s! Small “gifts” will be awarded randomly at every event, too.
So get out of the house Christmas weekend and come play some Magic with your friends at Battleground Games & Hobbies this holiday season. Who knows, maybe you will even win yourself a few more “presents”! To learn more, please click here.
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Battleground Games & Hobbies
1423 Bedford Street, Abington, MA
Friday:
Entry: $10.00 (Box Tournament). 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!
Deck Select Challenge
Entry: $30.00. Start time: 5:00 PM
Sunday:
Yu-Gi-Oh Sundays – Advanced Constructed
Entry: $5.00. Start time: Noon (12:00 PM)
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Battleground Games & Hobbies
25 Taunton Street, Plainville, MA
Friday:
Entry: $1o.00. Start time: 7:30 PM
Saturday:
DECK SELECT CHALLENGE
Entry: $30.00. Start Time: 5:00 PM
Entry: $5.00. Start Time: 7:30 PM
Sunday:
TWO-HEADED GIANT SEALED DECK
Entry: $20.00/player. Start Time: 12:00pm
Entry: FREE! Start time: Noon (12:00 PM)
To learn more about upcoming events at Battleground Games & Hobbies, please visit our event calendar and check out the forums!
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Tags: Board Games, D&D, Dungeons & Dragons, Dungeons and Dragons, Event, FNM, Friday Night Magic, Games Workshop, Magic, Magic the Gathering, MTG, Pokemon, Pokemon League, Tournament, YGO, Yu-Gi-Oh
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This Weekend at Battleground Games & Hobbies
Friday, December 20th, 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!
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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:
Yu-Gi-Oh Sundays – Advanced Constructed
Entry: $5.00. Start time: Noon (12:00 PM)
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Battleground Games & Hobbies
25 Taunton Street, Plainville, MA
Friday:
Entry: $5.00. Start time: 7:30 PM
Saturday:
Entry: $5.00. Start Time: 7:30 PM
Sunday:
Entry: FREE! Start time: Noon (12:00 PM)
To learn more about upcoming events at Battleground Games & Hobbies, please visit our event calendar and check out the forums!
Announcing Magical Christmas Weekend! We have a long weekend chock full of awesome, super-fun Magic events to appeal to all types of Magic the Gathering players! Join us at your local Battleground Games & Hobbies location all weekend starting Thursday, December 26th and play in as many Magic events as you like, including one event never seen before at Battleground’s! Small “gifts” will be awarded randomly at every event, too.
So get out of the house Christmas weekend and come play some Magic with your friends at Battleground Games & Hobbies this holiday season. Who knows, maybe you will even win yourself a few more “presents”!
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!
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Tags: 40K, Board Game, Board Games, D&D, Dungeons & Dragons, Dungeons and Dragons, Event, Events, FNM, Friday Night Magic, Games Workshop, Magic the Gathering, Miniatures, MTG, Pokemon, Pokemon League, YGO, Yu-Gi-Oh
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Fantasy Flight Announces Expansion for ‘Talisman 4E’
Thursday, December 19th, 2013
Fantasy Flight Games has announced The Firelands, a new expansion for its Talisman Revised 4th Edition board game, which will release in the first quarter of 2014, according to news website ICv2.com.
This expansion will feature four new characters: the Dervish, the Nomad, the Jin Blooded, and the Warlord; as well as three new Alternative Ending Cards. There are new Terrain cards, which can change the game board itself, since cards are placed over existing spaces on the game board (a graveyard may be replaced by a forest, or a tavern may become runes). There are also 81 new Adventure cards, many of which focus on the threat of the Ifrit, and there is a new game mechanic introduced: burn. Players may be instructed by certain cards to burn a specific number of cards – which will be removed from the game and no longer have any effect. There are several new fireproof cards, but most of those only inflict more burn effects.
The box contains 81 Adventure cards, 18 Spell cards, 20 Terrain cards, 3 Alternative Ending cards, 4 new character cards and plastic figures, and 34 Fireland tokens. As an expansion, it requires theTalisman Revised 4E base game to play. The game is for 2 – 6 players, and plays in 1 – 2 hours. MSRP is $24.95.
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Tags: Board Games, Fantasy Flight, ICv2, Talisman 4E, The Firelands
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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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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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Tags: Asmodee, Board Games, Geek and Sundry, TableTop, Takenoko, Wil Wheaton
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