The Current Number of the BeastHere is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the (current) number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his (current) number is Six hundred threescore and six.
- Revelations 13:16 (Mostly...)
Newly discovered ancient texts go on to add: "Of course, there is also, the Neighbour of the Beast. His number is Six hundred threescore and three."
Let us not forget the Child of the Beast. For she hath a number as well. Verily, she is Three hundred and thirty three..."
- The Book of Twilight Creations 6:66
The Current Number of the Beast is a fun, fast-paced dice manipulation game. Players must use a combination of cunning and skill to be the first to get their dice to match the number on the current "Beast" card in play.
The game, features innovative game play, engaging mechanics and stunning artwork.
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The Current Number of the BeastHurtgen: Hell's ForestThe road to the Rhine, and beyond that, Berlin, seemed wide open in the early fall of 1944. The German armies in France had ceased being organized formations and were streaming back to the Reich in wily nily fashion, hotly pursued by the Western Allied armies as they dashed through Paris and to the borders of Germany. The First US Army (with the Ninth later on), hit the Westwall on September 12th and was destined to slog though the mud and rain for months against the fortifications and surprisingly resilient German reserves hurriedly thrown against them in a desperate bid to keep the American army off of a much German soil as possible. Additionally, lack of supply served to further restrain the American advance. Would the war be over by Christmas, or would the Germans pull off a second "Miracle of the Marne" and hold long enough to launch a counter-offensive in the west?
Hurtgen: Hell's Forest is a grand-tactical simulation of that enormous campaign. The 2240 counters in the game represent almost every formation, at company and battalion levels, which fought in the battle, including US, German, British, and even Belgian units. Infantry, armour anti-tank, reconnaissance engineer, and headquarters units are all fully represented in the counter-mix. The two map sections are an accurate representation of the battle area and were compiled from 1944 German staff maps and 1943-1944 US Army map sources. 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 villages, towns and cities that proved to be the bastions of the German defence, as well as every creek and river that couldn't be crossed by wheeled vehicles without a bridge.
There are three main scenarios representing each of the offensive periods of September, October and November. A smaller learning scenario depicts the US 28th Infantry Division's ordeal as it attempted to drive on the Roer River dams through the forest of the area. Players may also play continuously from September to the first week of December (almost 300 game turns!). The big challenge for the allied player is too see if he can reach the Rhine River months ahead of the actual date, and shorten the war considerably. Extensive supply, weather and air power rules are included.
This latest edition of the Grand Operational Simulation Series (which began with Wacht am Rhein 2) presents further refinements to the combat, artillery and supply subsystems in order to better depict tactical and operational warfare at this scale. For example rules for "Lull" periods have been added in order to allow players to speed up game play during periods of relative inactivity. These Lulls compress game play from three turns per day to one, allowing players to cover longer intervals of historic time. Other additions feature level-two entrenchments that allow the German player to create fortified bastions in German towns and cities that can better withstand Allied barrages and ground assaults, along with rules that represent the logistical nightmare faced by the Americans during much of the battle.
The orders of battle have been extensively researched in order to provide an accurate and functional depiction of the armies of both sides. The incredibly hodge podge nature of the resurrecting German army is shown through the depiction of the various rear area units and replacement army battalions that appear almost randomly throughout the game.
Game Components:
- 2 ""2x34" Four Colour Mapsheets
- 2240 Die-Cut Playing Pieces
- One Rule Booklet
- One Scenario Booklet with designer's notes and scenarios.
- Assorted Player Aid Charts
- Two Ten-sided Dice
- Storage Bags
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Hurtgen: Hell's ForestAtlantis RisingA Cooperative Board Game of Risk and Reward
Will you send your Atlanteans to mine the untapped veins of precious resources at the very tip of the island, hoping to reap great rewards before the oncoming waves smash onto the shores? Perhaps you will tap into the power of the mystic energy source - the lifeforce of Altantis and key to its advanced technology. You may even seek refuge in the vast libraries of the uptopian society, hoping to find some tome which will lead to salvation for the doomed isle. Beware though - even as the island sinks into the sea, the Athenians continue to assault Atlantis, hoping to plunder its riches before it disappears beneath the waves.
In the Box:
- 6 Councillor sheets
- 40 Atlantean figures
- 37 Island tiles
- 31 Knowledge cards
- 58 Misfortune cards
- 21 Component cards
- 1 Atlantean Navy board
- 1 Athenian Galley figure
- 12 Courage tokens
- 6 Mystic Barrier tokens
- 10 Black cubes
- 10 White cubes
- 14 Yellow cubes
- 20 Grey cubes
- 24 Blue beads
- 4 Dice
- 1 Starting Player standup
- 1 Rulebook
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Atlantis RisingWould I Lie To You?A game of quick thinking that calls for a cool head and a poker face!
Can you fool your opponents with an on-the-spot lie?
Can your team invent a bizarre lie that sounds more convincing than a bizarre truth?
Can you convincingly describe a picture that isn't even there?
Just like the TV show, some of the facts are true, some are not... it's for you to decide.
Contents:
- Playing Board
- 75 Quick Fire Lie Cards
- 75 Ring of Truth Cards
- 100 This Is... Cards
- Writing Pad
- 4 Playing Pieces
- Timer
- Die
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Would I Lie To You?Zombies!!! The Card GameYou are so tired. You just can't run any more. Your breath sounds like a jet engine and sweat has soaked every inch of your body. A shower would be nice. Hell, just being able to catch your breath would be great... Who are we kidding? Ten whole minutes not completely enveloped in sheer terror would be heaven. Too bad the zombie horde looking to make you lunch doesn't see it the same way...
Zombies!!! The Card Game simulated the coming zombie apocalypse in card game form. Each player uses their own deck to form the narrative of their attempted escape. The first player to make their way to the "helipad" at the bottom of their deck escapes certain death and wins the game.
The ground-breaking card design allows for each card to be used for the card effect printed on the front or as a location as indicated by the card's back.
Zombies!!! The Card Game features 104 intensely illustrated cards, a six-sided die and complete rules.
The zombies are right behind you. Do you have what it takes to survive?
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Zombies!!! The Card GameMurder of Crows"Dawn broke the mist... in a weed-chocked garden when... Abigail LeStrange... with a burning vengeance... used weed killer to poison... Joe Gooseberry."
Uncover a murder most foul by revealing six story elements that together describe the deadly deed and spell the word MURDER. But take care that your opponents can't do the same - take their letters, counter their actions, or call on a waiting Crow to influence the murder before they do! At any moment a well-played crd can shift the balance and seal someone's fate.
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Murder of CrowsBattleLore: Battles of Westeros, House Baratheon Army Expansion"I swear to you, sitting a throne is a thousand times harder than winning one."
- Robert Baratheon, A Game of Thrones
It was Robert Baratheon who led the rebellion against the Mad King, Aerys Targaryen, and it was House Baratheon who sat on the Iron Throne in his place. Once the greatest of the Great Houses, Baratheon held King's Landing, their ancestral set of Storm's End, and the former Taragaryen fortress of Dragonstone, all divided amongst King Robert and his two brothers.
But Robert's reign has since been greatly troubled. Rebellion and intrigue plague his court, and House Baratheon now finds itself surrounded by enemies. Will you come to their aid and lead their armies to victory? Will you adopt Stannis Baratheon's strange new red god, or use Davos Seaworth's smuggling contacts to your advantage? Will you strike down your foes with Robert's mighty warhammer, or lead the knights of the Stormlands to glorious victory? Will you set ally against ally, or unite the realm against its troubles?
The House Baratheon army expansion introduces a new primary House faction to Battles of Westeros, House Baratheon. For the first time, players can now field their own completely Baratheon commanders, 6 new Baratheon units, 8 new scenarios, a new map board, new rules for playing with more than two players, and all the components necessary to bring to bear the strength of King Robert's host.
Force the entirity of Westeros to bow to their true King and defend what is rightfully yours: the Iron Throne.
Game Contents:
- 1 Rules and Battle Plans Book
- 1 Map Board
- 110 Plastic Figures
- 110 Figures Bases
- 36 Grey Banner Poles
- 39 Banner Stickers
- 8 Commander Cards
- 6 Unit Reference Cards
- 50 Leadership Cards
- 2 Skirmish Summary Cards
- 14 Skirmish Setup Cards
- 4 Gambit Cards
- 1 Baratheon Command Board
- 1 Baratheon Victory Point Marker
- 1 Baratheon Morale Segment
- 9 Baratheon Control Markers
- 10 Baratheon Engagement Tokens
- 29 Map Overlay Pieces
- 10 Shadow Child Tokens
- 8 R'hllor Tokens
- 10 Goods Tokens
- 8 Commander Discs
- 15 Wildfire Tokens
- 32 Ship Tokens
- 1 Gate Token
- 1 Postern Gate Token
- 9 Alliance Command Boards
This is not a stand-alone game; a copy of the Battles of Westeros core set is required to play.
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BattleLore: Battles of Westeros, House Baratheon Army Expansion
