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Leuthen: Fredericks Greatest Victory 5 December 1757

Drums & Muskets is a game system that recreates battles of the 18th Century, from roughly the adoption of the socket bayonet through the French Revolution. Leuthen is the first game in the series. Designer Frank Chadwick has created an elegant set of simple game mechanics that seamlessly integrate command control, manoeuvre and morale with the uncertainties of combat. The battles of The Age of Reason are yours to refight with the Drums & Muskets series! The very existence of the Hohenzollern monarchy is in question. Prussia hovers on the brink of collapse after a string of defeats as the winter of 1757/58 approaches. Frederick throws his small army against an Austrian force nearly twice its size with time only for one desperate battle to redeem his fortunes before the snows fall.Game Components:One 11" x 17" mapOne 8.5" x 11" Player Aid mat30 1" x 1/2" rectangular units23 1/2" square markers25 Tactical Cards (13 Prussian and 12 Austrian)One 20-page Rules booklet (standard rules included)
Source: Leuthen: Fredericks Greatest Victory 5 December 1757

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In Magnificent Style

In Magnificent Style is the first on the Death of Glory! series of games which attempts to depict those infamous "forlorn hope" attacks of history. This solitaire, history themed, push-your-luck game depicts the final, desperate Confederate attack on 3 July 1863 at the Battle of Gettysburg, popularly known as Pickett's Charge.As General Longstreet, you must decide how quickly to press your troops across this deadly open ground before allowing the men to regroup for another bound. But time is not on your side, and the longer your stalwart soldiers remain in this maelstrom of enemy fire, the more dangerous it becomes, and the less likely they will arrive with the verve and umbers required to carry the day.Those are your options: Death or Glory.Components:One two-sided 8.5" x 5.5" Player Aid sheetOne 11" x 17" map42 3/4" square pieces90 1/2" square pieces1 5/8" round piece14 1/2" round pieces10 1 x 1/2" rectangular piecesOne 20-page Rules booklet
Source: In Magnificent Style

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Hell's Gate

Hell's Gate is a simulation game of the Battle of the Korsun Pocket in Ukraine, during January and February of 1944. Two players direct the German and Soviet forces as they seek to capture or regain territory and inflict losses on the opposing side while minimizing their own losses. The simulation is also easily playable solitaire for those who wish to study the dynamics involved.Professor Philip Sabin designed Hell's Gate to help his students understand encirclement operations. It was published with his other wargame designs in his book, Simulating War, and this Victory Point Games edition provides deluxe rules and components to bring you a great simulation game experience.Components:One 11" x 17" map with Turn Track70 double-sided, multi-shaped laser-cut game piecesOne Rule booklet with a Reference Sheet on the back coverOne 6-sided die
Source: Hell's Gate

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Dawgs of War

The Howling Skies are upon us! The greatest dog pilots of our time are battling overhead, with each growl and yip bringing them closer and closer. As oil and wood rains down from their fight, I just hope I get to see the action up close some day.In Dawgs of War you and up to 8 friends take to the skies for aerial combat in the era of the Great Dog War. Each player takes on the role of a great dog pilot as you battle both gravity and the other planes. All plays are made at the same time and you'll be hard pressed to see the moves coming since there are 12 possible directions to head. Get ready for the Howling Skies!Contents:11" x 17" Game Board24 Counters68 CardsOne 6 sided Die
Source: Dawgs of War

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Sign of the Pagan

Sign of the Pagan portrays the most famous battle of one of history's most feared figures - Attila the Hun. The Battle of the Catalaunian Fields was fought as the age of the Roman West faded away, and the Dark Ages began.As Attila's Huns and their Germanic barbarian allies moved into Western Europe, leaving a trail of pillage and destruction behind, and threats of more violence to come, the remnants of the Western Roman Empire joined with their former enemies, the mighty Visigoth tribe, to stop this deadly invasion.
Source: Sign of the Pagan

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Paul Koenig's The Bulge: 6th Panzer Army

After storming the beaches in his D-Day series, and fresh from air landing in his Market-Garden series, designer Paul Koening invites you to collect another World War II European Tour travel sticker, this time from the first 3 1/2 days of the German 1944 winter offensive known as "The Battle of the Bulge." In this first game of a new series, 6th Panzer Army take syou to the northern sector of this famous salient where Allied forces grimly confronted a winter onslaught by Hitler's vaunted Panzers in the rugged Ardennes Forest. As a player, you must command your German or Allied forces so as to capture the objectives on the board while keeping your casualties down (and your opponent's casualties high).Using a fresh take on the venerable wargaming system presented in the D-Day and Market-Garden series, Battle of the Bulge authority and game developer Randy Heller has brought Paul's system up in scale to handle the larger operations in this campaign and provides the great (but manageable!) gaming "chrome" that wargamers so enjoy when exploring history using a "paper time machine" like Paul Koening's The Bulge: 6th Panzer Army.Contents:One 11" x 17" mapOne 4.5" x 11" Turn Record matOne 20-page rules bookletOne Player Aid sheet106 thick, multi-shaped laser-cut game piecesOne six-sided die
Source: Paul Koenig's The Bulge: 6th Panzer Army

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Circus Train 2nd Edition

As a ringmaster in charge of a railroad circus in the 1920s and 30s, you are competing to be The Greatest Show on Earth. But you are constantly faced with the reality that the show must go on or else you will not be able to cover your costs!In this game, you and your opponents are vying to employ the best talent while putting on the most magnificent show each month. While touring the country by train, you will have the opportunity to perform while adding talent to your show through hiring from the performers stranded in cities by defunct circuses. Just remember to keep an eye on your wages, because your talent definitely will.Contents:One 22" x 17" Mounted Game BoardOne 22" x 17" Paper Game Board (two 11" x 17" sheets)100 Cards254 two-sided, multi-shaped, laser-cut CountersOne 6-sided DieOne 20-Page Rule Book
Source: Circus Train 2nd Edition

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Darkest Night Expansion 2: On Shifting Winds

The wind is from the north today, carrying a foul stench.I used to think of necromancy as a black fog, thickening and spreading, covering us in oppressive gloom. I see, now, that this was wrong: A fog is made all of the same stuff, but our doom has many distinct facets, each one we penetrate revealing a new evil behind. Some have become terrified of the darkness; others made numb by despair. Many have had their bodies rent, while others are starting to lose their minds. A scout has just sent word of another new variety of monstrosity that has appeared near the village... but the discovery of a new artifact that may help us fight them.Fate, it seems, never runs out of ideas. We can only handle each new challenge as best we can as it arrives on shifting winds...Darkest Night: On Shifting Winds expands the game with a variety of new content: It adds the Ranger, Scout, Wayfarer, and Wind Dancer as new playable heroes, introduces eight new blights and new treasures to search for, and also includes new event and artifact cards.On Shifting Winds can be used either with or without the first expansion, With an Inner Light.This expansion includes:One 8-page Rules Booklet4 Hero Mats75 Cards5 Dice30 Multi-Shaped, thick, Laser-Cut game pieces (minor assembly required)
Source: Darkest Night Expansion 2: On Shifting Winds

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Darkest Night Expansion 1: With an Inner Light

A new wave of refugees arrived yesterday, telling tales of hordes of shades overwhelming their homesteads. I immediately sent word to the Prince, though I don't know if he can do anything for them. The monastery is now abuzz with word of a stranger who arrived this morning. Though his countenance was grave, he shone with an inner light...Darkest Night: With an Inner Light introduces a quest system that requires the heroes to respond to crises throughout the kingdom and offers new ways to acquire items and powers.The expansion also adds four new playable heroes (the Crusader, Monk, Paragon, and Shaman) as well as new event and artifact cards.Components:75 CardsOne 8-Page Rules Booklet30 thick, multi-shaped, laser-cut game pieces (minor assembly required)4 Hero mats
Source: Darkest Night Expansion 1: With an Inner Light

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Warmachine: High Command Into the Breach

Expand Your CommandBolster your armies with Into the Breach, an 84-card expansion for Warmachine: High Command! Into the Breach contains 5 copies each of 16 different cards, plus 4 additional warcaster cards, to bring new strategies to your Cygnar, Khador, Protectorate of Menoth and Cryx decks.Contents:21 Cygnar cards21 Khador cards21 Protectorate of Menoth cards21 Cryx cards1 rule reference cardRequires Warmachine: High Command core set to play.
Source: Warmachine: High Command Into the Breach

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Rivet Wars: Eastern Front

NOT YET AVAILABLERivet Wars: Eastern Front is a fast-paced tactical miniatures board game that brings Real Time Strategy-inspired gameplay to your tabletop. As commander of your forces you spend resources each turn to deploy fresh troops to the front. Send out counter units to wreak havoc on your opponent's carefully laid plans.  Deploy infantry, cavalry, artillery and massive walking tanks or call upon your faction's powerful heroes to enhance your forces' strength. Drive forward, capture strategic objectives and smash the enemy's army!Box Contents:38 highly-detailed plastic miniatures.34-page rulebook.16 stat cards.2 stat dashboards.24 Action! cards.10 Secret Mission cards.9 double-sided tiles.1 tracking tile.6 bunker markers.6 strategic objective markers.6 minefield markers.6 tank trap markers.6 razor wire Markers.12 flag tokens.5 gas plastic markers.4 victory plastic markers.24 damage plastic markers.6 six-sided dice
Source: Rivet Wars: Eastern Front

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Star Trek: Attack Wing U.S.S. Equinox Expansion Pack

The U.S.S. Equinox is a Nova Class Science vessel. This type of vessel is used by the Federation for planetary research. The Nova Clas, though not designed for combat, typically has enough weaponry to hold its own in many battle situations.Game Contents:13 Cards21 Tokens1 Manoeuvre Dial1 Painted Plastic Ship with Base and Pegs
Source: Star Trek: Attack Wing U.S.S. Equinox Expansion Pack

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Bobby LeeThe Civil War in Virginia 1861-65

Bobby Lee brings the American Civil War to life. The game focuses on the 100 miles between Washington and Richmond. For four years, the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, commanded by the incomparable Robert E. Lee (known as Bobby Lee to his soldiers) defended these few bloody miles against superior Union strength in men and supply.Players manouver armies on a map of Virginia and adjacent states. This was the scene of many major battles including 1st and 2nd Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, and Petersburg. You can re-stage all of these historical campaigns, or devise your own "war-winning" strategies.Bobby Lee is designed to be played again and again. This game will give you and your friends dozens of hours of entertainment, and real insight into the American Civil War.Contents:Game MAp96 Wooden BlocksBattle BoardGame Rules & Four dice
Source: Bobby LeeThe Civil War in Virginia 1861-65

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Smash Up Expansion: Science Fiction Double Feature

Smash Up is back with even more wild factions in the mix! Science Fiction Double Feature brings four new groups to the base-smashing business, with abilities unlike those seen before. The Time Travellers will allow you to reuse and replay your cards time and time again. The Cyborg Apes take actions that attach to your minions to a whole new level. Super Spies use their mojo in espionage to plot out the future of you and your opponents, while finally the Shapeshifters could be anyone...Smash Up; Science Fiction Double Feature is an expansion to the wildly popular card game Smash UP where you take two completely separate genres, smash them up, and try to conquer bases on your way to ultimate victory. This expansion features Time Travellers, Cyborg Apes, Super Spies and Shapeshifters.Enough for two players and fully compatible with any other Smash Up product.
Source: Smash Up Expansion: Science Fiction Double Feature

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Hawken Real-Time Card Game, Scout vs Grenadier

The Battle Is On!Grab a Mech and get to fighting... fast! Each Mech's deck of cards contains distinct primary and secondary weapons, special abilities, and additional high-tech instruments of war.Draw and place cards as fast as you can, but be careful not to overheat! Keep an eye on the enemy, who will be doing the same. When you're ready, snag the FIRE! button and drop the hammer on your opponent. Continue this dance of destruction until only one Mech is left standing.To become the best Mech pilot, you'll have to know which cards to assign to offence, defence, and movement in the blink of an eye!Mix decks from this and other sets to customize your mech!2 - 40 Card Decks1 Range and Heat Tracking Board2 Mech Sandees8 Game Tokens
Source: Hawken Real-Time Card Game, Scout vs Grenadier