September & October releases from Kobold Press!

Order by Date: August 16, 2019 Street Date: September 18, 2019 KOBGGD2 The Complete Kobold Guide to RPG Design $19.99 SRP SDI The first edition of the COMPLETE KOBOLD GUIDE TO GAME DESIGN laid out concepts, techniques and advice for designing roleplaying games and enhancing adventures. This second edition brings together essays from the original volume, many updated to reflect the changing game design landscape, as well as new essays by veteran designers Jeff Grubb (Dragonlance, Forgotten Realms, Guild Wars), Kelly Pawlik (Midgard Sagas, Empire of the Ghouls), Amber Scott (Dungeons & Dragons, Eberron) and Ray Vallese (Kobold Guide to Magic). Between these covers, you’ll find practical, thought-provoking essays on worldbuilding, creating magic systems, conflict, and compelling stories, what to expect when you work as a design professional, and much more. Conceptual chapters examine what game design is and how good design can create the best games. Concrete examples provide models to help you create well-rounded designs and exciting adventures. In his essay, "Seize the Hook," designer Rob Heinsoo says, "Design a game you want to play but can’t because no one else has designed it yet." The COMPLETE KOBOLD GUIDE TO GAME DESIGN, SECOND EDITION will help you do that, and your games and campaigns will never be the same!

Order by Date: September 13, 2019 Street Date: October 16, 2019 ________________________________________________________ KOBTOBPE 5th Edition: Tome of Beasts Pocket Edition $21.99 SRP SDI Compact and highly portable, the Pocket Edition includes everything found in its larger hardcover edition, with a sewn binding and good durability at a very affordable price point. The Tome of Beasts brings more than 400 new monsters to 5th Edition. Whether you need dungeon vermin or a world-shaking personification of evil, the Tome of Beasts has it!  This richly-illustrated, 400+ page supplement for any 5e game includes monsters from the entire history of Kobold Press, with longtime favorites such as clockwork creatures, drakes and dragons, devils and arch-devils, and dangerous flavors of the fey-illustrated by some of the finest artists working in fantasy today.  These monsters have been designed so that GMs can use them in their favorite settings for fantasy adventure, whether it's Kobold Press' world of Midgard, one of the classic realms of d20-rolling gaming, or their own homebrew worlds.

Infinity: PanOceania & Liminal Roleplaying—New from Modiphius!

Order by Date: August 1, 2019
Release Date: September 2019

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Infinity: PanOceania

$20.00 SRP PanOceania.The Hyperpower. Life at the top of the G5 Nations ensures a certain amount of privilege and power. It also brings it fair share of enemies. Born from an Intercontinental alliance on Old Earth that pioneered the race to the stars. PanOceania has led the transhuman revolution without once ever looking back. Stewards of no less than three entire star systems and numerous colonies on several other worlds the hyperpower is also the largest proponent of ALEPH, their policies set by lobbies, and their faith guided by the Church, most PanOceanians soak up glamourous holovids depicting the herculean might of the latest cutting edge TAGS or the glorious charge of powered armoured Knights and bask in the sanctity of their technological superiority. Scratch beneath the surface of neon and chrome, however and all is not as harmonious as the Mayacasts would have you believe. On the ocean planet Varuna, Libertos fight even more violently to free themselves from a subversive occupation, whilst all across PanOceania’s territories dispossessed ATAKs struggle for recognition from an interstellar institution that refuses to acknowledge their existence. Details on the tree key star Systems that are home to the PanOceanians Focussed lifepaths that allow players to immerse themselves in the diverse aspects of the Hyperpower. A treatise on the Healots.

Order by Date: September 1, 2019 Release Date: October 2019  ________________________________________________________

MUH051957 Liminal Roleplaying $50.00 SRP Liminal is a self-contained tabletop roleplaying game about those on the boundary between the modern day United Kingdom and the Hidden World- the world of secret societies of magicians, a police division investigating Fortean crimes, fae courts, werewolf gangs, and haunted places where the walls between worlds are thin. The players portray Liminals - those who stand between the mortal and magical realms, with ties to each. Examples of Liminals include: A magician who acts as a warden to protect unaware mortals from supernatural menaces; Someone of mysterious birth who is perhaps half Fae. In any case they are caught up in Faerie politics whether they like it or not. A burglar who steals supernatural relics. A werewolf who still has many ties to ordinary people. A dhampir, striving to do good despite their vampiric infection. A mortal detective who knows some of the real strangeness out there. The magical world has a basis in British and Irish folklore and legends, along with ghost stories and modern day popular takes on the supernatural in fiction. Inspirations from fiction include the "real world" fantasy novels of Ben Aaranovitch, Jim Butcher, Emma Bull, Susanna Clarke, Harry Connolly, Charles de Lint, Neil Gaiman, Benedict Jacka, and Helene Wecker.

The Other Side! New from Wyrd Miniatures!

Order by Date: October 1, 2018 Release Date: October 2018 All miniatures supplied unpainted. May require preparation and assembly. WYR40001 The Other Side: Core Rulebook $60.00 SRP The Other Side is a streamlined game intended to be easy to pick up and learn while still providing an exciting, tactical experience for players. The epic battles taking place across the Earth are played out on a 4 x 6 table with scattered, light terrain. Alternating activations keep you involved in the action every step of the way, while a five turn game keeps the fighting quick and bloody. The average game lasts about two hours. The Other Side is won and lost by how well your troops complete their mission, creating an ebb and flow to the battle as objectives are fiercely contested throughout the entire game. Includes world background information, seven stories, and the game rules. WYR40101 The Other Side: King's Empire: Allegiance Box: Charles Edmonton $90.00 SRP Charles Edmonton is not someone you trifle with. He is a canny sniper who was present in the battle of London, and he is prepared to fight for his country until the end. Edmonton does not specialize in killing a large number of troops, but enemy Commanders have learned to fear him. Piercing means he flips two cards on a Penetration flip and takes the better one, and he can always trigger Headshot. This gives his action Precise, which means that enemy Commanders can't use nearby troops to absorb the blow (they will instead rely on their Assets). Charles Edmonton does not change his tune when he goes to Glory, he just gets better at it. He increases the range of those near him. He gets better with his gun. Perhaps most importantly, he has the ability, with "Where'd He Go?" to move up to 16". If he hits his Snapshot trigger, he can even take a shot after. This gives him a potential two shots a turn and movement... Enemy Commanders live in fear! Contents: Charles Edmonton, a King's Empire Commander  2 Squads of Royal Rifle Corps (9 models, 5 sculpts for each)  Squad of Infiltrators (9 models, 5 Sculpts for each)  All unit cards Allegiance card King's Empire generic,and Charles Edmonton specific, Assets (Earth Fate Deck, A measuring tape,Cardboard tactics tokens)  WYR40151 The Other Side: Abyssinia: Allegiance Box: Prince Unathi $90.00 SRP Prince Unathi is a well-balanced battlefield Commander. Field Test allows him to make better use of Prototype Assets, and Call for Reinforcements helps him keep his soldiers alive.  His only attack is the powerful Poison Rocket, able to do a Strength 2 hit to an area, and, with a good success, create a permanent piece of Hazardous Terrain. Upon going to Glory, Prince Unathi doesn't learn any new tricks, but he does become better at those he knows. New Triggers on his Actions give them extra potency, allowing his entire army to benefit from his switch to Glory. Contents: Prince Unathi, an Abyssinian Commander 2 Squads of Mehal Sefari (9 models, 5 sculpts for each) Squad of Crow Runners (9 models, 5 Sculpts for each) All unit cards Allegiance card Abyssinia generic, and Prince Unathi specific, Assets (Fate Deck, Measuring tape, Cardboard tactics tokens)

The Reckoners! New from Nauvoo Games!

Street Date: October 1, 2018

NVG021 The Reckoners

$100.00 SRP SDI Ten years ago ... A mysterious burst in the sky gave ordinary men and women extraordinary powers. They're called EPICS. But, every Epic turned out to be EVIL. Today, in the city once known as Chicago, an all-powerful Epic named STEELHEART reigns supreme!  Nobody fights back... nobody but THE RECKONERS!  This is where you come in. You are a member of the Reckoners, a skilled group of normal humans who assassinate Epics.  Together, you and your fellow Reckoners must work cooperatively to take down Steelheart and SAVE THE CITY!  1-6 players Ages 14+ 75 minute play time Contents: 6 reckoners miniatures Steelheart miniature 25 enforcement minitures 24 special dice 18 white dice Reckoners resource tray & board 7 city districts boards 5 steelheart adjustment boards Steelheart power baord Stealheart tray Steelheart research board Steelheart health board 6 player trays & boards 25 epic cards 6 player ability cards 29 equipment cards 6 player aid cards 88 baricades 12 epic action crackets Steelheart movement die  5 resource markers 9 epic research markers 9 epic health markers 20 plan tokens Sniper token Rules booklet

Architects of the West Kingdoms & more October releases! New from Renegade Game Studios!

Release Date: October 2018

REN0819 Architects of the West Kingdoms

$50.00 SRP Architects of the West Kingdom is set at the end of the Carolingian Empire, circa 850 AD. As royal architects, players compete to impress their King and maintain their noble status by constructing various landmarks throughout his newly appointed domain. Players will need to collect raw materials, hire apprentices and keep a watchful eye on their workforce. These are treacherous times. Rival architects will stop at nothing to slow your progress. Will you remain virtuous, or be found in the company of thieves and black marketeers? The aim of Architects of the West Kingdom is to be the player with the most Victory Points (VP) at the game’s end. Points are gained by constructing various Buildings and advancing work on the Archbishop’s Cathedral. Throughout the game, players will need to make a lot of moral decisions. However, only at the game’s end will their virtue be judged. A few underhanded deals here and there might not seem like much, but fall too far and you will be punished. The game ends once a set number of constructions have been completed. 1-5 players Ages 12+ 60-80 minute play time REN0832 Passing Through Petra $60.00 SRP  At the intersection of the most well-traveled trade routes in the old world lies a city within rose-colored cliffs. A place where caravans miles long enter the city, through a narrow canyon called "the Siq." Inside, traders from faraway lands find shelter and a place to trade their wares among the stunning buildings carved into towering red rocks. This is Petra, and never before or since has there been a city quite like it. In Passing Through Petra, you are a powerful citizen growing your settlement and your reputation. As caravans pass through the canyons, you’ll welcome traders into your market and facilitate trade with those looking to get their hands on valuable wares. Use these transactions to spread your influence and gain unique benefits to grow your economic engine. Spread your influence the quickest to become the most powerful leader in Petra! 2-4 players Ages 14+ 60 minute play time REN0846 Altiplano The Traveler $30.00 SRP A traveler wanders through South American Highlands and brings the inhabitants new ideas from his travels. Anyone who meets him can take advantage of these assets. A public trading point makes it possible to obtain rare goods in exchange for opals. And a variety of fortunes adds even more diversity to life among the mountain ranges in Bolivia and Peru. With this expansion to Altiplano, the planning of moves becomes more important and accessibility to resources becomes more interactive. Above all, the assets that may be purchased from the traveller open up completely new ways to increase one’s own wealth. But unforeseen fortunes sometimes demand spontaneous decisions which influence planning. Thus, the strive for success in this inhospitable region turns into a completely new challenge! Who’s prepared for this? This expansion requires Altiplano to play.

Tiny Epic Zombies! New from Gamelyn Games!

Order by Date: September 30, 2018
Release Date: October 2018

GLYTEZ Tiny Epic Zombies

In Tiny Epic Zombies, survivors are always on the run, collecting weapons, killing Zombies and working toward completing objectives. Completing 3 objectives can win you the game but if you're too focused on the objectives, the Zombies will overrun the mall and that will be the end of you. Based on the mode of play, you will either play as one of the Survivors or as the Zombies. As a Survivor, your turn will consist of moving 3 times. Then based on where you move, you'll be able to do additional things. For instance, if you move into a room with a Zombie, you'll have to fight it by rolling the Zombie die. Or if you move into a room adjacent to a Zombie, you can spend ammo to shoot it. Killing a Zombie is actually pretty easy... but they just keep coming. Keeping them from overrunning the entire mall, while trying to accomplish your objectives, that is hard! After you've taken your 3 moves, you'll search the room. This is done by revealing the Search Card you are holding. Most of the time, you find something useful, like awesome items you can later pickup and equip to your ITEMeeples. Sometimes though, you may find a Zombie lurking in the corner. So be prepared. After you search the room, more Zombies flood into the Mall. Then it's the next player's turn. Simple as that. Note: If your ammo and wound tokens ever meet, you're dead meat! So, keep your wounds low and your ammo high. If you die, that character will turn into a Zombie and you'll have to draw a new character to play. If that happens too many times, you lose the game. As a Zombie player, not only will you control unique Zombies with special abilities, you will control ALL the Zombies! With your help, the Zombies will have a brain in addition to eating brains. Your game will be to overwhelm the players with clever placement and movement of the Zombies. Smother them with your Zombie horde and prevent them from completing their objectives. If you kill enough players or overrun the mall courtyard, you win.. 5 play modes including competitive and cooperative play. 1. Cooperative team-play with game controlled Zombies. 2. Cooperative team-play with Zombies controlled by a non-team player. 3. Competitive free-for-all with game controlled Zombies. 4. Competitive free-for-all with Zombies controlled by a player. 5. Solo. 1-5 players 30 minute play time

Fate: Tachyon Squadron! New from Evil Hat Productions!

Order by Date: September 15, 2018
Street Date: October 9, 2018

EHP0042 Fate: Tachyon Squadron

$25.00 SRP The universe is in trouble. Take your stand against the overreaching arms of the Dominion of Unity. Stand up against piracy and lawlessness. Ensure that all members of the Draconis system enjoy peace and prosperity. Join the Tachyon Squadron arm of the Draconis Volunteer Group! Engage in interstellar combat; steer your ship among the stars, and join your fellow fighter pilots in a quest for danger, glory, and victory. Tachyon Squadron is a Fate Core supplement that blends space opera and military sci-fi. The game requires Fate Core to play. This book includes: A highly structured starfighter combat engagement system, with a focus on phased combat and maneuvering for advantage. Instructions on creating fighter pilot characters in Fate, including pilot interactions and vices to blow off steam between battles. Personal and gear stunts, which provide a streamlined mechanic for sci-fi necessities like energy blasters, hand scanners, and deflector screens. An overview of the galaxy and the key players within it. A sample mission: The Pirates of the Kepler Valley.

Tesla vs Edison Duel & Speakeasy Blues! New this October from Artana Games!

Order by Date: September 15, 2018 Release Date: October 2018 AAX1201 Tesla vs Edison Duel Build an Empire. Vie for victory by controlling two of the three available regions: New England, New York, and Out West. Recruit Heroes of Engineering, Business, and Popular Culture. Some of the most well-known historical figures from the actual War of Currents join your company and play key roles in your quest for glory. J.P. Morgan, H.G. Wells, Mark Twain, and others bring deeper thematic immersion and a wide range of special abilities. Contents: 3 Region Cards 16 Inventor Cards (8 English, 8 Multilingual) 24 Assistant Cards 24 City Cards 40 Stock Shares (5 per Company) 3 "No AC/DC" Chips 3 Technology Chips Yellow PR Marker (AC) Blue PR Marker (DC) PR Track Sticker Sheet 2 Quick Reference Cards Rule Book AAX13001 Speakeasy Blues From the designers of Sagrada, Speakeasy Blues takes players back to New York City of the Roaring Twenties as they run competing gin joints vying to be the talk of the town! Rich in history with famous celebrities, cops, gangsters, bootleg hooch, flappers, bling, sweet jazz and more. 2-4 players 45 minute play time