AEG unveiled a surprise game release at last October’s Spiel in Essen, Germany (as Todd Rowland whetted our appetites when we talked at Gen Con) and the title was Guildhall. Designed by Hope S. Hwang, the card game pits two to four against each other as each tries to create the greatest realm by recruiting various professionals into different guilds. I’ll have a review of the game shortly but, until then, ... Read More »
As you may have heard on our latest show, Elliott and I shared some ideas for last minute gift ideas for the gamers in your life. So without further ado here’s a selection of titles we feel nearly any gamer of various stripes should have on their shelf (or in their stocking)… Small World from Days of Wonder Small World is inhabited by a zany cast of characters such as dwarves, wizards, ... Read More »
Following up on what I found to be a surprisingly fun and addictive experience – yes, I was up in the air about the game and I’ll always be the first to admit when I’m wrong – AEG is planning on the next wave of card gaming goodness with Smash Up II. The follow up to the hit Gen Con release, Smash Up, will bring along four new factions and eight ... Read More »
AEG is bringing more adventure to the Legend of the Five Rings RPG with a new elemental book, The Book of Earth. Visitors already know we’re fans of the role playing game and this tome looks like it will be the same quality production as we’ve come to expect. The supplement will be issued in hardcover, contain 216 pages, and carry an MSRP of $39.95. From AEG: “The essence of ... Read More »
Game Name: Dark Rages Expansion to Nightfall Publisher: AEG Designer: David Gregg Year: 2012 Players: 2 – 5 Ages: 12+ Playing Time: 45 Minutes Retail Price: $29.99 Category: Horror Deck Building Game Expansion Components: 84 Minion Cards 84 Action Cards 12 Avatar Cards 26 Card Dividers Rulesheet From AEG: Dark Rages is a new expansion to the competitive deck building game Nightfall. Dark Rages brings you a complete all-new set ... Read More »
Our friends at AEG have a new learn to play set coming to bring new players up to speed with their Legend of the Five Rings CCG. Honor and Treachery will hit stores in December and allows newbies the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the system while engaging in the Emperor Edition storyline. From AEG: Honor and Treachery is L5R’s brand new Learn to Play Set for the Emperor Edition ... Read More »
Our friends at AEG promised a surprise game release at this year’s Essen and they didn’t disappoint. Now Guildhall will soon be on store shelves as two to four players will compete to recruit members to their guildhall to claim victory! From AEG: With rich colors and expressive art, the professions of Guildhall have interlocking mechanics that test your ability to think ahead and put your kingdom in the lead. ... Read More »
Last week Playdek announced the latest expansion to the mobile version of Nightfall from AEG. Martial Law brings the full list of cards from the physical expansion to the iOS version of the game. From Playdek: Playdek, a leading mobile video game publisher, and Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG) announced today that Martial Law, the first in-app expansion to the popular horror themed Nightfall iOS game, is now available! Nightfall: Martial Law will sell for $1.99 ... Read More »
This week, Elliott had a chance to talk to Game Designer Mike Elliott. Mike has designed games like Quarriors, Thunderstone, and Star Trek Fleet Captains. Mike has also worked on many trading card games like Magic the Gathering and Duel Masters (now Kaijudo). They’ll talk about Mike’s games, the companies he has worked for, and even hear a bit about the soon to be released Lord of the Rings Dice ... Read More »
The latest expansion to Nightfall is beginning to see the light of day as AEG has its first previews of the new set of cards for Crimson Siege. From AEG: Introducing the new expansion for the Nightfall deck building game – Crimson Siege! This set takes us to the final stronghold in Europe where humanity makes its last stand at the Vatican. Some familiar faces return to help the weary ... Read More »
Yes, Alderac Entertainment Group and Monte Cook Games are both stoked to be working together to create the Numenera Thunderstone fantasy deck-building game. Well-known game designer Monte Cook’s newly announced science fantasy game, Numenera, is a perfect fit with the exciting, evolving mechanics of AEG’s Thunderstone. Thunderstone is THE fantasy deck-building game, praised for its rich dungeon-crawling theme. Players race through dungeons, fighting monsters and overcoming obstacles to retrieve Thunderstones, ... Read More »
Game Name: Smash Up Publisher: AEG Designer: Paul Peterson Year: 2012 Players: 2 – 4 Ages: 12+ (Honestly, I think you can go a couple years lower depending on the child) Playing Time: 45 Minutes or less Retail Price: $29.99 Category: Card Game of Internet Meme Confrontation Components: 160 Minion & Action Cards 16 Base cards 12-page Rulebook I think there may be times when the whole point of why ... Read More »
AEG has announced the fourth title in their line of City State of Tempest games and this one is entitled Love Letter. There isn’t a lot of early info about the title yet but stay tuned as I’m sure we’ll see more shortly! From AEG: In the wake of the queen’s arrest, all the eligible young men of Tempest (and many not so young) seek to woo Princess Annette. Unfortunately, ... Read More »
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