Steve Jackson's Blog, page 156

August 21, 2021: Flashback With 80's Games Workshop

This was a fun artifact of the 80's that was suggested to me on YouTube, surely due to my habit of binge watching Games Workshop-related material during my hobby time. It's a local UK news feature on Games Workshop and "Fantasy Gaming" (their emphasis, not mine) at the time. The original GW owners, Ian Livingstone and Steve Jackson (the other one), have a great interview on tabletop gaming, particularly Dungeons & Dragons;  you even get to see the classic red box and a bevy of other games of the era. There are also a few other interviews with employees and patrons of the store, and if you're used to a modern Games Workshop store, this may be an interesting look at their origins as a more general tabletop gaming store. Plus, you get sneak peeks at really classic Warhammer art on the walls of the offices. As a fan of classic commercials and classic gaming, this was just a treasure trove. It's crazy to think that 35 years later we'd be working with Games Workshop to make games like Munchkin Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar !

– Hunter Shelburne

Warehouse 23 News: Ooooooze!

In Gelatinous, players start out as a wandering slime, using sparkling green dice to grow into a cube. But watch out, the other slimes are growing too! The first to grow into a cube wins – and the rest are lunch. Become the biggest ooze now on Warehouse 23! 

August 20, 2021: Preorders Open For Limited Edition Munchkin 20th Anniversary Shirt

2021 marks the anniversary one of the most historic moments in the history of Steve Jackson Games: the birth of Munchkin! From a parody card game to an entire line of games, expansions, accessories, promos, and more, Munchkin has become one of the largest hits in the history of the company, and 20 years is a long time to hold that crown. To celebrate, we're releasing a special edition 20 Years Of Munchkin T-shirt , available for one week only! Preorders are live now, and end next Thursday, August 26. The shirt will ship in September, coinciding closely with the rescheduled Gen Con event. So if you can't make it to Gen Con, you can just wear this shirt!

Commemorate this big anniversary with us and preorder your shirt by next Thursday! 

– Hunter Shelburne

Warehouse 23 News: Expand Your GURPS Horizons . . . Literally

GURPS Realm Management is your guide to the care and feeding of your settlements in GURPS , from modest hamlets to galactic centers. This is a must-have supplement for any campaign that deals with the bigger picture, and it's a download away from Warehouse 23!

August 19, 2021: A Giant Munchkin Level Die

When we launched the new Munchkin campaign on Kickstarter earlier this week, we never imagined that the giant d10 would be so popular. The two promo booklets (one for promo cards and one for bookmarks) are being printed in the United States, allowing us to receive the booklets quickly, and we thought the die might make a fun companion to the project. Clearly, we underestimated the demand for a one-pound level die.

If you have not yet joined the campaign, we recommend you act now if you want that red d10. Our supply of giant Munchkin level dice is fast approaching zero, meaning that there's a strong likelihood the die will not be an option when the 48-hour notices go out next week.

And yes, we're exploring various possibilities and we may come back next year with the die in other colors. News to come!

Click here to join the campaign today!

– Phil Reed

Warehouse 23 News: Can You Keep It All Down!?

Scarf-N-Barf  is a silly, fast-paced card game that will keep you glued to your seat . . . unless, of course, you have to jump up to BARF. Play Food cards and Ride cards, then roll the dice to find out which player can keep the most carnival food down. Eating Chocolate Covered Bacon while riding the Octopuke? We dare you! Order now on Warehouse 23!

August 18, 2021: Over 100 GURPS Books Available On Demand!

Thanks to the magic of the 21st century and the internet, we're now better able to keep the GURPS catalog available in print with the GURPS On Demand program. With over 100 books now available through the program, many of you who have been trying to fill those holes in your GURPS library have an easier time than ever to pick up a book or two. While not every published GURPS book is included in GURPS On Demand, we're still adding titles and will do so until we've managed to make every possible GURPS book available through the system.

What is GURPS On Demand? Amazon's global print-on-demand services, combined with their shipping capabilities, make it easier than ever for GURPS players around the world to get printed books quickly and at reasonable prices. Where we once had to print books and ship them across the world, GURPS On Demand offloads the printing/shipping to Amazon and they minimize the cost for gamers by printing as close to the destination address as possible.

Visit our GURPS On Demand page for a list of all 100+ titles that are available right now through this miraculous wonder of 21st century printing science!

– Phil Reed

Warehouse 23 News: You Need A Plan

The Dungeon Fantasy Dungeon Planner is the perfect blank canvas to devise a deluge of dangers for the Dungeon Fantasy Roleplaying Game . This supplement includes hex sheets, pages to record encounters, and spots for monsters, traps, and notes. Get organized thanks to a download from Warehouse 23!

August 17, 2021: Munchkin Promo Card And Bookmark Booklet Kickstarter Is Live

Munchkin and promos, two words that go together like peanut butter and jelly. We've been known to produce quite a few promotional cards and bookmarks for Munchkin over the years, and while many collectors have tracked them down, some have become harder to find. This inspired our current Kickstarter campaign, featuring two booklets containing various promo cards and bookmarks that you can use in-game! Bookmarks weren't very hard to reimagine; they tend to exist outside of the game anyway, so having them in a booklet form doesn't change much. But how do you play promo cards that are printed in a book? That's where Munchkin Blank Cards come in handy! You'll use a d20 to tell you which promo card to use, and the blank cards serve as placeholders in the decks to tell you when to use them! Some core sets include blank cards, but you can also get them through this campaign as an add-on and through various pledge tiers. 

But we couldn't leave well enough alone and just include two fun new books. No, we had to create a monster. The Munchkin d10 Level Die included in this campaign is a massive, and I mean massive, 80mm in size. It is absolutely enormous, and weighs so much we can't even recommend you roll it on a table. But fortunately, it's great for keeping track of your level and intimidating your opponents! Size doesn't always matter, but in this case, it matters a whole lot. 

The Kickstarter ends Thursday, August 26, so get your pledges in soon! The better the campaign does, the more bonus promos we can include with the pledges in stretch goals! 

– Hunter Shelburne

Warehouse 23 News: Back To School!

This is magic class like you've never seen it before. Pick up your Bubble Wand and hope you can find the Great Haul, or at least a Friendly Big Kid to help you out. Or maybe grab the Fire Drill or the Manual of Transmission, because here comes the dreaded Moldy Mort! Get your copy of Munchkin Spell Skool today at Warehouse 23!

August 16, 2021: Munchkin: SpongeBob SquarePants In Stores Now!

Are ya ready kids?! AYE, AYE CAPTAIN! Munchkin dives under the sea to Bikini Bottom in The Op's newest release, Munchkin: SpongeBob SquarePants ! This new core set features tons of references to your favorite yellow sponge, from characters like SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, and Mr. Krabs, to deeper cuts and allusions that long-time fans will appreciate. You can go jellyfishing, become a Fry Cook, or even ally with Mermaidman and Barnacle Boy to defeat foes like DoodleBob! Check out the full roster of cards in our #SJGamesLive unboxing:

Look for Munchkin: SpongeBob SquarePants at your favorite local game store, or pick up a copy on Warehouse 23. Soon enough you'll be ready to compete for sweet, sweet victory. 

– Hunter Shelburne

Warehouse 23 News: Uh-Oh . . . Dragons

GURPS Dungeon Fantasy is more dangerous than ever, thanks to GURPS Dungeon Fantasy Monsters 4: Dragons. This supplement includes stats, rules, insight into making those scaly scalawags more memorable, and other gold-hoarding goodness. Download it today from Warehouse 23!

August 15, 2021: John Kovalic's Charity Bike Ride!

It's hot outside, so you know it's time for John Kovalic to take a bike ride for charity! For years, John has been biking for charity while wearing various Steve Jackson Games plushies (if he hits various pledge goals). This charitable sweat-fest is contributing towards FairShare CSA Coalition to bring fresh, organic food from Dane County, WI, farms to low-income families in the Madison area. You can contribute on his charity page. Let's force John to bike festooned with ducks and tentacles! For charity, of course. 

– Hunter Shelburne

Warehouse 23 News: One Page Of Battle!

Can you survive the Battle of the Bulge? This game started as a challenge to see if we could design a wargame and keep the rules down to a single page! Years later, it has been reproduced in all its glory – and you can pick up a copy of One-Page Bulge Pocket Box today at Warehouse 23.

August 14, 2021: Flying Buffalo Games Sold To Webbed Sphere

In recent game news, industry stalwart Flying Buffalo Games has been sold to Webbed Sphere, Inc., as announced on August 4 via their press release. Many long-time gamers know of the legendary Rick Loomis, who tragically passed away in 2019. Not many people can claim to have been around as long as Steve, but Rick was one of those few, with classics like Nuclear War and Tunnels and Trolls from the 70s leaving a legacy that still resonates today. Heck, it wasn't a convention if I didn't see Rick's booth and his Tunnels and Trolls banners. Now that's staying power! Fortunately, John Ward of Webbed Sphere is keeping the brand alive after its purchase from the estate.

As per their press release:  

"Flying Buffalo and Rick Loomis hold an esteemed position in the history of gaming, and we are proud to now be a part of that legacy," said John Ward, CEO of Webbed Sphere. "Flying Buffalo has thrilled generations of gamers over the past 50 years, and it will make a great compliment to our Toy Vault and Mchezo brand lines. I am excited about what the future holds."

It would have been a shame for the Flying Buffalo brand to disappear, so here's to Rick's legacy being carried on for the next generation of gamers. 

– Hunter Shelburne

Warehouse 23 News: Crank Up Your Catacombs

The Dungeon Fantasy Roleplaying Game hungers for more goodies . . . and the Dungeon Fantasy Companion has you covered! This supplement is three books in one, covering traps, magic items, and a sequel adventure to the one found in the boxed set. This treasure awaits your discovery at Warehouse 23!

August 13, 2021: The Fantasy Trip: Ardonirane At Warehouse 23, Amazon, And DrivethruRPG

It has been over one year since the Kickstarter campaign for Ardonirane , David Pulver's "City of the Thorsz" sourcebook for use with The Fantasy Trip , successfully funded. This title, available in PDF as well as print-on-demand, details:Dozens of character and location descriptionsSorcerous intrigues against the ThorszDesert nomads: friends, foes, and For HireWhat can happen when wizards cooperate with mechaniciansAdventure seeds inside and outside the cityWhen it comes to books these days, especially B&W softcovers, we're finding that print-on-demand is a fabulous option since it makes it much easier for gamers across the world to get their hands on the work without paying outrageous shipping costs. Add to that the lack of need to keep much (if any) inventory, and it is a win-win approach to book publishing. 

To add Ardonirane to your library, please visit:Warehouse 23 (PDF or print)Amazon (Print)DrivethruRPG (PDF)To see our growing catalog of content for use with The Fantasy Trip , you may also wish to visit the category pages at Warehouse 23, Amazon, and DrivethruRPG. Not every site lists everything currently available, so please see thefantasytrip.game if you want to know more about this classic fantasy roleplaying game.

– Phil Reed

Warehouse 23 News: All The Ogre You Can Handle!

The Ogre Pocket Box Bundle has all the classic Ogre action you could want and more! In addition to Ogre Pocket Box you get fast paced action with G.E.V. and man to man comabt with Battlesuit ! Get your copy from Warehouse 23 today!

August 12, 2021: New Munchkin Booklets On Kickstarter Next Week!

Munchkins have been doing their level best (get it?) to kick open doors, kill monsters, and grab treasure for more than two decades, and in that time we've created a lot of Munchkin  promo cards and bookmarks that add unexpected twists to the game. Now, in two different booklets, we've gathered some of our favorite Munchkin promo cards and bookmarks from over the years so that everyone has a chance to use them.

Coming to Kickstarter next week, this new campaign gives you a chance to incorporate 40 different promo cards and 16 different bookmarks in your Munchkin games. These two booklets include all of the rules necessary to add these items to your game, giving many of you the opportunity to play with cards and bookmarks that you may have missed out on collecting. 

Please note that this is not a promo card and bookmark reprint project. These are two saddle-stitched, full-color booklets, each making it easier than ever to use several different promo cards and bookmarks during play . . . and without damaging(!) those hard-to-get collectibles that you may already have in your possession. 

Please follow the new campaign today to receive email notification when the project launches on Kickstarter next week!

– Phil Reed

Warehouse 23 News: Pro Tip: Don't Let Them Touch You

Add some life to your . . . no, wait. Reverse that. The Fantasy Trip: The Book of Unlife is your guide to adding unlife to The Fantasy Trip campaigns, including 44 new creatures, new powers and vulnerabilities, and an adventure setting that draws on the depths of darkness. Pierce the veil of the living with this download from Warehouse 23!