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Title: SG: New Board Games at Spirit Games Post by: RSSFeeder on 20 June 2012, 00:00:07 Wacht am Rhein
On 16 December 1944, the "ghost front" of the First US Army in the Ardennes suddenly erupted into furious action as twenty-plus German divisions embarked on what would be Hitler's last grand attack in the west. The ultimate objective was the port of Antwerp, which provided most of the Allied supply for the drive into northern and central Germany. Most Americans had believed the war against Germany would be over by Christmas. Yet Hitler was convinced the war could still be decided in the Riech's favour in the west. The German army destroyed in France was reorganized and re-equipped. A massive surprise counterattack - deceptively code-named "Wacht am Rhein" (Watch on The Rhine) - against the weakly held Ardennes sector of the American front was prepared.Wacht am Rhine is a grand-tactical simulation of that enormous battle. The more than 2,200 counters in the game represent every formation, at company and battalion levels, which fought in the Ardennes, including US, German, British, French, Canadian and Belgian units. Infantry, armour, anti-tank, reconnaissance, engineer assault gun, howitzer, rocket, parachute, ranger, glider, and headquarters units are all fully represented in the counter-mix. The four map sections are an accurate representation of the Ardennes region. Compiled from the 1944 German staff maps and the 1943-1944 1:50,000 US Army map series, the area portrayed shows all primary and secondary roads, trails and other types of terrain in relation to their suitability for armour and infantry, along with all the towns and villages that proved to be the bastions of the American defence, as well as every creek and river that couldn't be crossed by wheeled vehicles without a bridge.Players may use single map sections for the six smaller scenarios. There is also a campaign game that utilizes all four map sections and portrays about three weeks of the battle (50 game turns). In that one the Germans race for the Meuse River, the last hurdle before the open tank-country leading to the vital port of Antwerp, in the face of ever increasing concentrations of Allied infantry, armour and air power. Extensive supply, weather and air power rules are included.This edition of Wacht am Rhein presents extensive modifications to the combat, artillery and supply subsystems of the first edition in order to better depict tactical and operational warfare at this scale. For example, an "exploitation mode" has been added in order to allow mechanized units to take advantage of breakthroughs in the enemy frontline during the combat phase. That exploitation movement is actually interleaved with the opposing player's movement, working to completely recreate the fluid and chaotic situation as it existed during the first week of the fighting. Other changes include the addition of "vantage points," which function like high ground, enabling units to spot more effectively for artillery barrages, as well as "constricted terrain," which accurately represents the channelling of mobility caused by the steep gullies and ravines running throughout the Ardennes.The orders of battle have also been extensively redone in order to provide an accurate and functional depiction of the armies of both sides. Units are now depicted in the organizations within which they actually fought, not the administrative formations that were, in reality, quickly discarded due to the requirements of combat. Game Components:
[li]One Rule Booklet[/li] [li]One Scenario Booklet with designer's notes and scenarios[/li] [li]Assorted Player Aid Charts[/li] [li]Two Ten-sided Dice[/li] [li]Storage Bags[/li] [/list] Source: Wacht am Rhein (http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/single.php?menu=2&sub=n&game=6869) Wings of Glory: Caproni CA.3 (Buttini) WWI Each WWI Wings of Glory Special Pack includes a ready-to-play 1/144 scale model, painted and assembled, 100% compatible with any other WWI Wings of Glory game product. In each pack you will find all you need to play with the airplane: a special base with gaming stats, a variable altitude flying stand, an management card, a deck of maneuver cards, plus all the necessary rules and counters. Source: Wings of Glory: Caproni CA.3 (Buttini) WWI (http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/single.php?menu=2&sub=n&game=6882) Wings of Glory: Caproni CA.3 (CEP 115) WWI Each WWI Wings of Glory Special Pack includes a ready-to-play 1/144 scale model, painted and assembled, 100% compatible with any other WWI Wings of Glory game product. In each pack you will find all you need to play with the airplane: a special base with gaming stats, a variable altitude flying stand, an management card, a deck of maneuver cards, plus all the necessary rules and counters Source: Wings of Glory: Caproni CA.3 (CEP 115) WWI (http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/single.php?menu=2&sub=n&game=6883) Wings of Glory: Gotha GV (Aschoff) WWI Each WWI Wings of Glory Special Pack includes a ready-to-play 1/144 scale model, painted and assembled, 100% compatible with any other WWI Wings of Glory game product. In each pack you will find all you need to play with the airplane: a special base with gaming stats, a variable altitude flying stand, an management card, a deck of maneuver cards, plus all the necessary rules and counters. Source: Wings of Glory: Gotha GV (Aschoff) WWI (http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/single.php?menu=2&sub=n&game=6884) Wings of Glory: Gotha GV (Von Korff) WWI Each WWI Wings of Glory Special Pack includes a ready-to-play 1/144 scale model, painted and assembled, 100% compatible with any other WWI Wings of Glory game product. In each pack you will find all you need to play with the airplane: a special base with gaming stats, a variable altitude flying stand, an management card, a deck of maneuver cards, plus all the necessary rules and counters. Source: Wings of Glory: Gotha GV (Von Korff) WWI (http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/single.php?menu=2&sub=n&game=6885) Dust Tactics: Building Accessory Pack - Warzone Tenement As the great war rages on, the fierce fighting crashes into urban areas. Combat is often waged over city streets or key objectives housed in resilient structures. This box contains a modular plastic kit designed to create a variety of building shapes. Source: Dust Tactics: Building Accessory Pack - Warzone Tenement (http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/single.php?menu=2&sub=n&game=6886) Dust Tactics: MCW M8 Walker - Rattler/Rattler-Amp/Cobra/Cobra-Amp ASOCOM has unveiled the new M3 walking tank! This box contains one Allied walker that can be configured to one of two different variants: the Rattler and the Cobra. Enemy forces will be amazed as these Walkers can be outfitted for amphibious movement, emerging from the oceans, lakes, or rivers in rapid ambush maneuvers. Source: Dust Tactics: MCW M8 Walker - Rattler/Rattler-Amp/Cobra/Cobra-Amp (http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/single.php?menu=2&sub=n&game=6887) Dust Tactics: SSU Specialists - Nabludatyel/Jnetzi The SSU is known for having some of the best snipers and relay men in the world. The two-man SSU Observer team uses coded transmissions to direct artillery fire, raining death upon the enemy. The two-man sniper team is feared by commanders from the Axis and the Allies forces for their incredible effectiveness and disrupting battlefield leadership. Source: Dust Tactics: SSU Specialists - Nabludatyel/Jnetzi (http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/single.php?menu=2&sub=n&game=6888) Dust Tactics: SSU Rifle Squad - Ohotniki These SSU soldiers are poised to troubleshoot a variety of combat situations, using a combination of long-range accuracy and short-range firepower. This five-man squad carries three standard issue PPSh-48's for close-quarter firefights. This is augmented by a pair of long-range Sniper Rifles capable of stopping enemy commanders and infantry at extreme range. Source: Dust Tactics: SSU Rifle Squad - Ohotniki (http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/single.php?menu=2&sub=n&game=6889) Cthulhu Dice Game (Sparkly Green and White) A custom 12-sided die, embossed with tentacles, Elder Signs, and more. Roll the die to destroy your opponents' sanity! Better yet, steal it. But watch out - when Cthulhu comes up, he takes sanity from everyone! 18 glass Sanity marbles are included. Lose all your marbles and you're mad. The last sane cultist wins... unless everyone goes mad together. Then Cthulhu wins! Keep Cthulhu Dice in your pocket and drive your friends mad wherever you go... over lunch, waiting for a plane... whatever the voices tell you to do. For 2-6 players. Source: Cthulhu Dice Game (Sparkly Green and White) (http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/single.php?menu=2&sub=n&game=6890) Cthulhu Dice Game (Ichor Green and White) A custom 12-sided die, embossed with tentacles, Elder Signs, and more. Roll the die to destroy your opponents' sanity! Better yet, steal it. But watch out - when Cthulhu comes up, he takes sanity from everyone! 18 glass Sanity marbles are included. Lose all your marbles and you're mad. The last sane cultist wins... unless everyone goes mad together. Then Cthulhu wins! Keep Cthulhu Dice in your pocket and drive your friends mad wherever you go... over lunch, waiting for a plane... whatever the voices tell you to do. For 2-6 players. Source: Cthulhu Dice Game (Ichor Green and White) (http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/single.php?menu=2&sub=n&game=6891) Cthulhu Dice Game (Gold Pearl and Black) A custom 12-sided die, embossed with tentacles, Elder Signs, and more. Roll the die to destroy your opponents' sanity! Better yet, steal it. But watch out - when Cthulhu comes up, he takes sanity from everyone! 18 glass Sanity marbles are included. Lose all your marbles and you're mad. The last sane cultist wins... unless everyone goes mad together. Then Cthulhu wins! Keep Cthulhu Dice in your pocket and drive your friends mad wherever you go... over lunch, waiting for a plane... whatever the voices tell you to do. For 2-6 players. Source: Cthulhu Dice Game (Gold Pearl and Black) (http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/single.php?menu=2&sub=n&game=6892) Cthulhu Dice Game (Ice Blue and White) A custom 12-sided die, embossed with tentacles, Elder Signs, and more. Roll the die to destroy your opponents' sanity! Better yet, steal it. But watch out - when Cthulhu comes up, he takes sanity from everyone! 18 glass Sanity marbles are included. Lose all your marbles and you're mad. The last sane cultist wins... unless everyone goes mad together. Then Cthulhu wins! Keep Cthulhu Dice in your pocket and drive your friends mad wherever you go... over lunch, waiting for a plane... whatever the voices tell you to do. For 2-6 players. Source: Cthulhu Dice Game (Ice Blue and White) (http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/single.php?menu=2&sub=n&game=6893) Cthulhu Dice Game (Swirly Pink and White) A custom 12-sided die, embossed with tentacles, Elder Signs, and more. Roll the die to destroy your opponents' sanity! Better yet, steal it. But watch out - when Cthulhu comes up, he takes sanity from everyone! 18 glass Sanity marbles are included. Lose all your marbles and you're mad. The last sane cultist wins... unless everyone goes mad together. Then Cthulhu wins! Keep Cthulhu Dice in your pocket and drive your friends mad wherever you go... over lunch, waiting for a plane... whatever the voices tell you to do. For 2-6 players. Source: Cthulhu Dice Game (Swirly Pink and White) (http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/single.php?menu=2&sub=n&game=6894) Cthulhu Dice Game (Copper and White) A custom 12-sided die, embossed with tentacles, Elder Signs, and more. Roll the die to destroy your opponents' sanity! Better yet, steal it. But watch out - when Cthulhu comes up, he takes sanity from everyone! 18 glass Sanity marbles are included. Lose all your marbles and you're mad. The last sane cultist wins... unless everyone goes mad together. Then Cthulhu wins! Keep Cthulhu Dice in your pocket and drive your friends mad wherever you go... over lunch, waiting for a plane... whatever the voices tell you to do. For 2-6 players. Source: Cthulhu Dice Game (Copper and White) (http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/single.php?menu=2&sub=n&game=6895) Dixit Journey How to Play On your turn as the active player, give a clue (word, phrase, song) for one of your cards. For example: "America",All players choose one of their cards that best fits your clue. Shuffle and reveal all chosen cards. All players then secretly guess which card is the active player's. Once all votes are in the scoring begins. Contents:
Source: Dixit Journey (http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/single.php?menu=2&sub=n&game=6870) Title: Re: SG: New Board Games at Spirit Games Post by: Zarniwoop on 20 June 2012, 01:14:40 Arkham Horror: Cursed Dice Set
There is a new weapon in the ongoing fight to keep the streets of Arkham safe! Arkham Horror Cursed Dice Set contains five high-quality polyhedral dice for use in Arkham Horror. These attractive dice are cast from hand-carved original sculpts and feature ornately detailed faces. Each red cursed die displays only an Elder Sign on its "6" side, making a success unlikely. Source: Arkham Horror: Cursed Dice Set (http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/single.php?menu=2&sub=n&game=6871) Arkham Horror: Blessed Dice Set There is a new weapon in the ongoing fight to keep the streets of Arkham safe! Arkham Horror Blessed Dice Set contains five high-quality polyhedral dice for use in Arkham Horror. These attractive dice are cast from hand-carved original sculpts and feature ornately detailed faces. Each blue blessed die displays an Elder Sign on its "4," "5," and "6" sides, indicating successes. Source: Arkham Horror: Blessed Dice Set (http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/single.php?menu=2&sub=n&game=6872) Talisman Revised 4th Edition: The Blood Moon Expansion A Pale Glow Engulfs the Land... Once in a generation, the Blood Moon begins its fell cycle, bathing the realm in a pallid light. Compelled by its sinister presence, the restless dead rise from their graves, vampires hunt for unwary prey, and witches engage in nocturnal rituals. Worse yet, the horrifying Werewolf prowls the night, seeking heroes with whom to share his curse. The Blood Moon expansion offers Talisman Revised 4th Edition players 111 new Adventure Cards, 10 new Spell Cards, 1 Time Cards, 6 Lycanthrope Cards, 3 Alternative Ending Cards, 3 new character cards, and plastic figures, and the Werewolf, a feral creature that players manipulate against each other. Can you survive until daybreak? Source: Talisman Revised 4th Edition: The Blood Moon Expansion (http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/single.php?menu=2&sub=n&game=6873) Munchkin: +6 Bag o' Munchkin Level Counters Set 2 Stop carrying all those pennies! Six more big, easy-to-read counters for Munchkin... in six great Munchkin flavours! And of course there's a special rule! Source: Munchkin: +6 Bag o' Munchkin Level Counters Set 2 (http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/single.php?menu=2&sub=n&game=6874) On The Cards Both a game and a way to create games, On The Cards is a window into the possibilities offered by the humble deck of cards. The various rule cards define how cards move from the deck, through players' hands and into tricks, and how cards are scored at the end of the round. By combining these rule cards you can create thousands of games. Source: On The Cards (http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/single.php?menu=2&sub=n&game=6875) Richelieu Paris, XVIIth century. Cardinal Richelieu is centralizing power in the name of King Louis XIII and defends France against those he considers its enemies: the English, the protestants, the Habsburgs and French nobles scheming against him and the crown. Will you side with the cardinal, or will you be seduced by the promise of wealth and power from the queen and foreign nations? Be warned that the cardinal will hinder too ambitious intrigants. Become an influential noble in the court by accumulating prestige and favours. The player most helpful to each faction is also rewarded at the end of the game. Contents:
Source: Richelieu (http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/single.php?menu=2&sub=n&game=6876) Survive: Escape from Atlantis! 30th Anniversary Edition It's early in the 20th century - a time of exploration and adventure. The mysterious island of Atlantis has been discovered in the middle of the ocean, and there are rumours of riches! After reaching Atlantic, the explorers are ready to return home with treasure and artifacts. But Atlantis begins to sink! In a panic, the adventurers try to avoid a terrible fate. The luckiest will find a boat to return home while the less fortunate will have to try to swim for it. But nobody will be safe from the sea monsters, sharks, and whales which live in the ocean around Atlantis!Who will manage to reach Dry Land? Contents:
Source: Survive: Escape from Atlantis! 30th Anniversary Edition (http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/single.php?menu=2&sub=n&game=6877) Pocket Battles: Macedonians vs Persians A war game that fits in your pocket The ancient armies of Macedonia and Persia are yours to command in this portable and exciting tile-based war game. You'll fight on three fronts with armies you create for each battle, making every battle a new experience. Each Pocket Battles game depicts two armies. The rules for combat are the same in each Pocket Battles game so you can have armies from different series fighting: Elves vs Romans! Macedonia and Persia! It's all possible with Pocket Battles.The Pocket Battles series can satisfy your need for battle, strategy, and victory, just by reaching into your pocket. Contents:
Source: Pocket Battles: Macedonians vs Persians (http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/single.php?menu=2&sub=n&game=6878) Lord of the Rings Nazgul Board Game Welcome to Mordor! As a Nazgul, you are one of Sauron's most dedicated and powerful minions, and you have been tasked with stopping the Fellowship from destroying the One Ring. You must work together with other Nazgul to intercept the Ring-bearer on his journey to Mount Doom. Along the way you will counter incredible resistance in the from of three different campaigns that must be conquered. Every challenger you defeat will earn you Sauron's Favour, which can be used to muster additional forces or increase your power in combat. Additionally, you will earn Victory Points that will decide who will become the new leader of the Nazgul under Sauron's reign.Build your army, forge alliances, and strategize with your Nazgul brothers to divide and conquer the land as you chase the Ring-bearer to the steps of Mount Doom. If you fail to intercept the Ring, it will be destroyed and Mordor will fall and you lose the game. Succeed in bringing Sauron the Ring and one of you will be declared the victor! Components:
Source: Lord of the Rings Nazgul Board Game (http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/single.php?menu=2&sub=n&game=6879) Wizard Kings: Ancient Kings Expansion 7 new armies from ancient history to expand your Wizard Kings game. Includes Romans, Egyptian, Greeks, Persians, Huns, Chinese, and Japanese. Contains 21 random blocks; three for each of the seven armies. Collect and create your own army.Wizard Kings base game is required. Source: Wizard Kings: Ancient Kings Expansion (http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/single.php?menu=2&sub=n&game=6881) Feudality A long time ago in Europe, ages were pretty Dark. The distribution of wealth back then left a lot to be desired. Greedy people banded together to take things from other people so that the rich could get richer and the poor cold have even less. Twas ever thus. Step into the middle of the normal state of human affairs as a Baron or Baroness somewhere almost in Europe a long time ago. Thanks to your birth you have a lot of little people working to make you richer, and you in turn, are doing your best to make your king even more prosperous. If you do things right, you might someday be king.Each player starts with a Fiefdom Management card, divided into 64 squares. Into four of these squares you deploy your Keep, in which you will put your fortification of some sort, and your soldiers. Elsewhere in your land you deploy assorted resource gatherers and buildings in an effort to grow, prosper, and score victory points. Along the way there may be wars, invasions, tournaments, taxes, and a lot of other nonsense. Eventually the game ends and the player with most victory points will be the winner. Contents:
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