Board and Card Games
Battlemist
In the tradition of Twilight Imperium comes the
epic fantasy board game of quests, monsters and
magic.
Control one of six fantasy races and lead your armies
through vast forests, plains and mountains in search
of
the keys to ultimate power: the Stars of Timmoran. Build
magnificent cities, amass mighty armies, wield terrible
magic and send heroes on perilous quests.
Battlemist is designed for fast, exciting play, sure to
present new challenges with each new game. $49.95
Citadels
Nominated for the German Game of the Year in 2000,
Citadels has finally arrived in an English language
edition. Game enthusiasts of all genres will be enchanted
by this wonderful game of bluffing, deduction, and
city-building. Wrapped in a medival theme and
gorgeously illustrated, players seek to be the first
to
complete a grand city of their own. Each game round
players secretly take the roles of either the King,
Magician, Architect, Assasin, Thief, Bishop, General,
or
Merchant and seek to use the powers of such offices in
their efforts to win the game.
As an additional bonus, the English version will ship
with
10 new cards designed by Bruno Faidutti himself. These
cards feature new locations and new characters to make
your game of Citadels even more diverse than the
original German version. $19.95
Delta V
The newly discovered Delta V asteroid field
hosts a multitude of mineral riches and your
company must be the one to profit from
them. Other companies have begun
competitive bidding for the asteroids as they
are surveyed by the SOL government -- but
you will use bribery, economics
and
(sometimes) brute force to claim every stone,
every piece of precious rock. You will drain
the profit from the belt, and others will crawl
back to earth bankrupt and beaten. You will
rule Delta V. You know
you will.
Designed by Christian T. Petersen and Darrell Hardy,
Delta V is a clever, colorful, and affordable game of
memory, strategy, and just a pinch of backstabbing. Rival
mining companies explore asteroids to reap their mineral
riches. Remember which asteroids hold which minerals,
bid for the proper contract, and struggle against nasty
competition. All in a days work at the Delta V asteroid
field. $24.05
Drakon
The ancient dragon lifts her head from
where she lies on the sprawling treasure
hoard. Her magical senses quicken and the
blood begins to surge in her veins as the
faint sounds of intruders reach her ears.
Greedy adventurers have invaded her
home once again! Drakon is old and tired
and not quite ready for dinner, so she
decided to play a little game with her
visitors...
You are trapped in the dark magical vaults of the evil
dragon, and only one of your party will survive. Collect
asmuch gold as you can carry and be the first to escape
the magical vaults. Otherwise, you're dinner!
Drakon is an entertaining boardgame of chases, tricks,
and traps. Build Drakon's vaults tile-by-tile as you
race
for the prize and attempt to thwart you opponents' every
move. Each time you land on a tile, a different effect
may occur. Below is the master symbol list of tile icons.
Drakon is a complete game with more than 100 full
color game pieces, playable in 20 minutes to an hour,
suitable for 2-6 players ages 10 and up.
The old dragon Drakon has some new tricks! Not only is
she forcing her prisoners to race through her dungeons
collecting gold, but now she has revealed a treacherous
new maze and is chasing the prisoners herself!
Drakon: Expansion One contains 48 new tiles, a
movable dragon counter, and rules for 14 new chamber
actions (including a secret passage, a magic harp, a
double gold room, and more) that you can add to your
Drakon game. You need a copy of the Drakon board
game (second printing) to use this expansion. $14.95
GolfMania
It's just like playing golf -- only faster, funnier,
and
uses cards and dice instead of balls and clubs.
Bad
pants, while recommended, are not required.
Okay, it's nothing like playing golf. But it's still
a
lot of fun!
Golfmania is a wacky, fast-paced card game for 2 to 6
players. The object of the game is to complete 18 holes
of golf through equal parts luck, strategy, and the sincere
desire to see your opponents suffer. It's a game the
whole family can enjoy: the rule are simple, the cards
are
fun and colorful, and you can play it in under 20 minutes.
Here's a quick overview of what the game is like: At the
beginning of each turn, a "Hole" card is drawn. Each
Hole card is worth a certain number of hole points if
you
win it, so you take a swing (i.e., roll the die) and
give it
your best shot. Everyon e gets a chance to swing, and
everyone gets to play cards which affect that swing --
freaky weather, lucky gophers, hi-tech golf equipment
and other zany events are sure to change the way you
play golf.
Did you win the Hole? Great! You're a few points closer
to your winning goal of 18 hole points. If not -- no
matter,
you'll just have try again on the next Hole card... and
get
revenge on the opponent who nailed you with that nasty
card last turn.
Golfmania makes the perfect gift, either for yourself
or
for the golf-lover in your life.
Finally, a Christmas or birthday
present for that
golfer boss of yours.
It's a game you can pull out
when the whole
family's over. Even Grandma
will enjoy it.
Perfect for the golf nut who
has everything.
Can't play because it's raining
or the courses are
covered in snow? Try Golfmania
instead! $18.95
Kingdoms
In Reiner Knizia's Kingdoms, players assume
the roles of rival kings trying to increase their
wealth by establishing castles across the land.
By building castles in the richest regions, you
stand to reap the most gold. But build
carefully! For those regions may be infested
with dragons, trolls, or other hazards that rob
your kingdom of its riches.
Kingdoms is a fast-paced, strategic game for
two to four players, ages 9 and up.
Kingdoms is playable in 15 to 30 minutes. $19.95
Lord of the Rings
MagBlast
The battle cry has gone out across the galaxy! Peace
has
failed! Now is the time for interstellar war!
Mag•Blast is fast-paced card game of furious space battles. In this
non-collectible card game, up to six players build fleets of
spaceships and try to eliminate their opponents' flagships while
protecting their own. With a little luck and a little strategy, you can
hide your fleet in an asteroid belt, lead your opponents' fleets into
minefields or even board and take over one of their ships. Pummel
your enemies into submission with lasers, beam cannons and the
mighty MAG BLAST!
110 Cards
2-6 Players
Playing time is 10-15 minutes per player
Non-collectible! Buy it once and be done! $16.95
Maginor
Deep in the hidden realm of Avalon, the
Wizards High Table has opened a seat for a
person of sufficient skill and great wit. As a
promising mage, and a candidate for the
High Seat, you must visit and impress the 12
Oracles of Avalon. Only the one candidate
that gains the favor of the most Oracles will
gain the high seat and the status of Wizard.
Overseen by the high magistrate Maginor,
the test is about to begin. Will you prevail?
FFG is proud to present Maginor, the new game by
Reiner Knizia. A clever board game of skill, cunning
card-play, and a bit 'o luck. Maginor will include rules
in
the English, German, French, and Scandinavian
languages. $24.95
Orcz
Zocrab surveys his assembled orc hordes
and allows a toothy grin to play across his
scarred face. His cavalry struggles with the
reins, trying to restrain the hungry, restless
wolves. The shock troops stand in rank,
growling, chanting black prayers to the
Dark Lord, and chewing their shields. The
shamans have studied the bones and the
omens are good: The warlord's forces will
taste blood this day! He will beat his rivals
into submission and lead the orcish hordes
to victory over the despised Enemy. The
Dark Lord's
gift will be his!
The dark lord Llovar has commanded all the orcs of the
Broken Plain to march against the alliance of elves,
dwarves, and men. As the chief of an orc tribe, you must
marshal your forces of wolfriders, archers, grunts,
champions, and shamans and lead them to war on the
four battlefields of Mennara.
Foul tempered and hideously evil, Llovar can also be a
generous master to those who serve him well. With each
battle won, the Dark Lord awards the orc chief with the
strongest army a gift of goblin slaves. Goblins are
pathetic but wonderfully useful - they can bring you
ale,
take out the garbage, and wash your feet. Mostly, they
bring you ale, 'cause you don't really mind garbage and
dirty feet. Win the most battles, hoard the most goblin
slaves, and the other chiefs will bow and grovel before
you!
ORCz is a strategy boardgame for 2-4 players ages 12
and up. Fast-paced and lighthearted, the game is
nevertheless rich in strategic depth that keeps it fun
and
exciting, time after time. ORCz is a complete,
stand-alone game and features more than 160 beautifully
illustrated, full-color playing pieces. You can play
a full
game of ORCz in 20 minutes to one hour. $19.95
Through the Desert
From the award-winning game designer
Reiner Knizia comes a game of strategy,
patience, and cool plastic camels!
The desert is treacherous, mysterious, and without
mercy. But for those willing to risk the dangers of the
shifting, sun-baked sands, the desert holds riches beyond
compare.
In Through the Desert, two to five players each
control a tribe of nomads vying for control of the desert.
By establishing caravans and taking over oases, the
players gain points as their tribes increase in power.
Strategy is essential in deciding how and where to build
your tribe's caravans. There is more than one way to
gain points, and several ways to win. Should you try
to
build the longest caravan? Or should you dominate the
desert's oases? Don't forget to keep an eye on your
opponents' caravans, or you may find your own tribe cut
off from valuable water holes.
Through the Desert is playable by ages 10 and up, and
is suitable for the whole family. You can play an entire
game in under an hour.
Through the Desert includes:
1 game board
175 plastic camel playing pieces
30 plastic camel-rider playing
pieces
45 water hole counters
5 oasis counters
40 point-counting chips
$37.95
Thunder's Edge
The small mining colony on the edge of the
Thunder nebula was insignificant, just another
back-water planet, until a wormhole began to form
just outside the nebula. Suddenly, all the factions
of
Earth are scrambling to take control of Thunder's
Edge. For whosoever holds the wormhole also
holds humanity's
key to the stars!
Thunder's Edge is a science-fiction boardgame of
politics, strategy and giant mecha for two to five players.
Each player controls one of Earth's factions, each of
which is trying to exert power over the planet Thunder's
Edge. To win, players must gain the support of important
lobby groups within the government, hold key locations
on Thunder's Edge by military force, and fight for control
of vital off-world locations.
Along with its quick combat system and frenetic political
phase, Thunder's Edge also features a new mechanic
that guarantees that the more players there are, the
faster the game plays.
Like Twilight Imperium and Battlemist, Thunder's
Edge is a Hexplay game. Its board is made up of
numerous hexes which are re-arranged every time you
play. No two games will be the same!
Thunder's Edge is complete board game for two to
five players, including:
1 Rulebook
39 Hex-pieces that make up the
board
5 Faction Cards
51 Mission Cards
48 Senate Cards
13 Location Cards
288 Counters
1 General Chart
5 Player Charts
4 Dice $49.95
Twilight Imperium
It has been millenia since the galactic empire
crumbled and the great races retreated, seeking
safety in the remote regions of space. But now,
as
the great races once more delve into the heart
of
the galaxy, the balance of power has become
increasingly fragile.
The galactic council on Mecatol Rex has turned
into a hotbed of deceit and political power plays.
In
the vast expanses of space, mighty fleets hover
in
tense anticipation while trade wars rage across
the
stars. As the galaxy stands at the brink of a
new
age, the great races struggle for control of the
new
empire....
...To be Imperium Rex.
Twilight Imperium is a unique space conquest
boardgame that allows players to take control of one
of
six different races. Players guide their factions to
galactic supremacy via political intrigue, warfare, trade,
and technological progression. The game incorporates
an
original moveable hexagon system design, insuring no
two games are alike.
Playable by two to six players,
Twilight Imperium takes
three to five hours to play.
Everything you need to play is
included in the game:
One rulebook
One 10-sided die
Six player reference
stands
17 sheets of sturdy
cardboard game
counters
34 Political cards
39 Hexagonal board pieces
78 Action cards
More than 500 plastic pieces
This second edition of Twilight Imperium has a
number of improvements and steamlining changes from
the first edition, including:
New Action and Political cards
New Racial Abilities
New hexagonal board assortment
Extra starting units
New "military" victory conditions
New Technology System
New Progression Chart requirements
Optional "Distant Suns" and
"Manifest Destiny"
rules
Insurgence Checks
Plastic game components
and much more...
$54.95
Twilight Imperium Expansion: Hope's End
The Hope's End expansion brings additional options and
value to the
Twilight Imperium 2nd Edition boardgame. Two more races
(The
Yssaril Tribes, and the Mentak Coalition), additional
map-board
pieces, more Action and Political cards, additional game
options and
a wealth of high quality game-counters makes this a tasty
expansion
indeed. $29.95
Vortex
The Masters of the Void are at war. Using the powers
of the Vortex, they tear holes in the
fabric of existence, recruiting powerful allies
and enslaving lands, cities, and beasts of the wild.
Magic, creatures of unimaginable power, and engines
of destruction are bound to the Vortex
and equally engulfed in the bitter struggle between the Masters.
Designed by DiskWars creators Tom Jolly and Christian
T. Petersen, Vortex is a game of
fantasy battles, magic, and resource management
using a unique hexagonal tile game field that
grows as players add allies, land, and relics to
fill the void that surrounds the Vortex. Game play
is fast and furious, as players seek
to gain mastery over the battlefield, shaping the very
foundation of the Vortex with each strategically
placed tile. Only one can rule the void. Will you?
Vortex is introduced in starter sets
containing complete rules and a select mix of basic
components, essential allies, land, and
random tiles, and can be supplemented with booster
packs
containing 12 random tiles of additional allies, powers, and lands.
Draconis or Brood or Arcanae Starter $9.95 Boosters
$4.95