Steve Jackson's Blog, page 168

May 7, 2021: Backerkit Preorders Open For Hexagram 7

In case you missed our Kickstarter project for Hexagram 7, preorders are now open on Backerkit! Here you can also pick up previous Kickstarter releases like the 1976 Ogre Playtest Booklet  and the lluminated Manuscript, as well as the currently exclusive  Fantasy Trip Quick Quest #1: Tipping The Scales and the pearlized yellow Dragon & Skull Dice Pack . Many of the items available on our Backerkit preorder store have limited quantities (and likely won't be reprinted in the near future), so if you're looking for some hidden Kickstarter treasures or SJ Games exclusives, now is the time to get them!

Get your preorders in soon; the Backerkit store won't be open forever! 

– Hunter Shelburne

Warehouse 23 News: Making A Better World For Autoduelling!

Since 2027, Uncle Albert's Auto Stop & Gunnery Shop has given autoduelists all they need to conquer the roads – and now we're offering those deals to you! Do you need weapons, ammo, or accessories? Grab Uncle Al's 2035 Catalog for all your autodueling needs! Want more? Check out all his catalogs now at Warehouse 23!

May 6, 2021: Decorate Your Stuff With Buttons!

This is it, gang! Later today, the Steve Jackson Games Button Pack campaign on Kickstarter comes to a close and we officially order buttons! These 1.25" round buttons feature icons and images from different parts of the company and come in two versions: One with the pyramid logo, the AADA logo, and other game icons, and a second featuring Munchkin . 

There are many items to choose from in the project . . . way more than just buttons! There's a reward level to get your hands on a signed copy of the first edition of GURPS Autoduel , reward levels that include new dice, and many add-on choices! Please check out the campaign today before it ends.

– Phil Reed

Warehouse 23 News: Kitten Dice Bag!

Katie Cook's  Munchkin   Kittens make a special curtain call for this very munchkin-y dice bag! This fancy satin-lined  Dice Bag: Munchkin Kittens  will hold all the dice you need to carry right meow! Preoder now on Warehouse 23!

May 5, 2021: Illuminati Confirmed Interview With Steve Jackson

With the launch of Illuminati Confirmed on Kickstarter, it was only a matter of time before the head of the pyramid gave his input on the game! Steve joined Derek Pearcy, creator of Illuminati Confirmed , for an #SJGamesLive interview with Jimmie. (Huge thanks to Jimmie and Brandon for running the show solo while I was recovering from my second vaccination.)

You can check out the Twitch replay, or the recording on YouTube. We hope to have more interviews on our weekly streams in the future, so make sure to follow us on Twitch, Facebook, and YouTube so you don't miss out. 

Illuminati Confirmed is running for a few more weeks, but don't get distracted by interfering signals; back now before the powers that be intervene! Fnord. 

– Hunter Shelburne

Warehouse 23 News: Classic Warfare Of The Future!

The Ogre Pocket Box Bundle has all you need and more to jump into classic Ogre action! Will you try to defend your base against a gigantic cybernetic tank – or take the wheel and grind down your opposition? Get yours at Warehouse 23!

May 4, 2021: Blue Planet Kickstarter - Ending Soon!

GURPS fans may remember the licensed Blue Planet book we did, a long time ago in a galaxy far, far . . . Anyway. That one is out of print and, since the license has expired, we don't have it in PDF.

It doesn't matter!

Biohazard Games is Kickstarting a new edition of Blue Planet , and if you go here right now you can support it. It's an excellent background and worth your attention. And they hit stretch goals like crazy, so it's a very deluxe release. But you've got less than a day.

– Steve Jackson

Warehouse 23 News: It's Unnatural!

In Munchkin 2 - Unnatural Axe, you get 112 more cards for the game of killing monsters and taking their stuff. Face foes like the Hydrant and the Tentacle Demon. Wield mighty weapons like Druid Fluid, the Slug Thrower, and, of course, the terrifying Unnatural Axe . . . and show them who's the greatest munchkin of all. Expand your Munchkin today at Warehouse 23!

May 3, 2021: Illuminati Confirmed Live On Kickstarter!

The secret's out: Illuminati Confirmed is back on Kickstarter! This digital take on the classic Illuminati: New World Order card game comes from Derek Pearcy and the folks at RadioFree.net. It's based on the original collectible card game, but adds modern elements and references to the game. You can find out more about the game and the project on the Kickstarter page, as well as in an interview with Derek and Steve Jackson from #SJGamesLive. 

Uncover the secrets of I lluminati Confirmed on Kickstarter and back today!

– Hunter Shelburne

Warehouse 23 News: War On The High Seas!

If you thought the roads were tough in 2040, maybe you should stay out of the water . . . Boat Wars brings Car Wars mayhem to the high seas! Includes counters, a big blue ocean map, and instructions on how to build boats and hovercraft. Get this classic on Warehouse 23 today!

May 2, 2021: 2021 Pocket Box Campaign Coming Together Nicely

We've slowly been constructing everything we need to launch a Kickstarter campaign for a new wave of Pocket Box games and supplements. We mentioned the Ogre Battlefields Pocket Box in an earlier Daily Illuminator post, but that's just one of the titles we're preparing for Kickstarter.

One of the games we're getting ready is a "what might have been" title. Steve's Demonwand game from Fantasy Gamer #5 (April/May 1984) was described in that magazine as a "War between wizards on an ever-changing magical landscape" and is a perfect addition to the upcoming Pocket Box campaign. After all, here is a two to four player hex and counter magical wargame that will fit right alongside my . . . I mean, uh, your . . . copies of Necromancer and Undead . The old/new Demonwand very much fits the mold of "this could have been a Pocket Box game in the eighties," making this very much a "what if?" game from an alternate dimension. (The box, as you can see below, strives to support that same message with a retro-styled approach to the design.)

Demonwand is only one of the games scheduled for our second Pocket Box Kickstarter campaign. Please make sure to follow both Steve Jackson Games and Warehouse 23 on Kickstarter so that you don't miss this project. (And yes, we'll offer some of the games from the first Pocket Box project in the new campaign, giving those of you who missed out a chance to get the older games right alongside the new titles.)

– Phil Reed



Warehouse 23 News: It's The End Of The World, Again?

Arm yourself for the next round of the end times with Munchkin Apocalypse 2 Guest Artist Edition ! Grab your Patriot Axe and Ketchup Gas to take on the Thawed Reich! Just watch out you don't open The Singularity! Grab your copy now on Warehouse 23!

May 1, 2021: GURPS Villains Designer's Notes

One great thing about the GURPS On Demand series is that it shines a spotlight on GURPS titles that have been lost to the depths of time. First published over twenty years ago, in May of 2000, GURPS  Villains is one such title that has a new life as a print-on-demand book available right now as part of the GURPS On Demand series. Even though it has been decades, I can still remember working with Alex on the graphics and layout of the book. The cover was an especially fun project, and seeing it again while reviewing the progress of our print-on-demand program was a treat that reminds me of an ancient time when my time was spent making things.

And it wasn't just the cover to GURPS Villains that caught my eye as I was scanning over the GURPS On Demand titles. Who can forget the days when we would post designer's notes articles to Pyramid, almost for every single GURPS book that we published? It was a different age, but thanks to the wonders of the internet, we can relive those days right now.

Check out the GURPS Villains designer's notes, and then visit the official webpage to find links to buy the book in print or PDF!

– Phil Reed

Warehouse 23 News: Don't Fail!

Gather your guild of adventurers and take on quests in Hack & Slash ! Arm wrestle a troll, plunder pirates, and more! If you succeed, you may recruit a new member, but remember "Don't Fail!" – or you will have to slink back to the tavern in shame. Order now on Warehouse 23!

April 30, 2021: Don't Miss The Biohazard D6 And Radiation D6 Dice Sets!

You're a fan of dice, right? After all, what gamer isn't on the hunt for new dice to add to their collection?

As a part of our Steve Jackson Games Button Pack project (now on Kickstarter), we're offering the new Biohazard d6 Dice Set and Radiation d6 Dice Set . Each pack includes six dice, all with the same design, giving you plenty of dice for your next GURPS game . . . or any game that uses six-sided dice! 

These dice were first listed for pre-order earlier this year and the Warehouse 23 team is shipping the pre-orders now. If you missed pre-ordering, or if you pre-ordered and simply need more of these dice (we won't judge), join the Button Pack campaign on Kickstarter today!

– Phil Reed

Warehouse 23 News: Spyke Has Your Back!

Need someone to take the blame the next time you backstab your buddy in Munchkin ?  This Spyke  Munchkin Vinyl Figure has you covered! It even comes with a special card for your Munchkin game. Order now on Warehouse 23!

April 28, 2021: Steve Jackson Games Button Packs!

We're launching a Kickstarter campaign today for something a little out of our usual field: buttons! This one-week project offers up two different packs of buttons and unlocking stretch goals add more buttons to each pack. 

In addition to the buttons, we also have several wonderful add-ons as well as reward levels that include the Biohazard d6 Dice Set and Radiation d6 Dice Set , two new packs of six-sided dice that are great for your post-apocalyptic GURPS campaigns. 

Whether you want to decorate your jacket, backpack, or anything you can stick with a pin, these new button packs are a great addition to your collection!

– Phil Reed

Warehouse 23 News: Puppies Galore!

Do you need to add some puppies to your game night? Then grab the Puppy Litter d6 Dice Set – with 36 puppy-themed dice featuring artwork from Katie Cook. Order now on Warehouse 23!

April 29, 2021: Illuminati Confirmed! It Lives!

         Just launched on Kickstarter is the second incarnation of Illuminati Confirmed , the licensed digital version of Illuminati / INWO . (The first incarnation launched last year but was withdrawn in order to respond to some really excellent user feedback.)

         This game is the product of RadioFree.Net, Derek Pearcy's new game studio. Illuminati fans will remember Derek as a big part of the energy behind INWO when we released it last century. Derek has continued to gain experience and level up among the Secret Masters, and he's coming out of the gate strong.

         This time, they're leaning into the game's history as well as its tabletop background. Conspire across the ages with three game modes: Classic Illuminati (1980s), Illuminati: New World Order (1990s) and Illuminati Confirmed (NOW). It's still an adaptation, though their plans are now much closer to the original gameplay, making it easier to take over the world without sacrificing much complexity.

         Plus, they took advantage of the time between then and now to make progress on the game itself—expect a playable mini-version available to some backers within weeks of the Kickstarter's end!

– Steve Jackson

Warehouse 23 News: Clean Air, Sparkling Water, And Zombies?

Welcome to Black Lake, California! Enjoy your stay in this idylic small town, but beware! Mystery is afoot with phones stuck on busy signals and a suspicious van cruising the streets. And then the dead begin to walk . . .  Get your copy of GURPS Zombietown, U.S.A. on Warehouse 23 today!