Steve Jackson's Blog, page 377

August 3, 2015: Hold Me In Your Crazy Arms!

Here's the new project from Guy Himber, aka CrazyBricks, who did the Munchkin Bricks project.



Crazy Arms will be of great interest to those who like to build little vignettes with their LEGO minifigs, and absolutely zero interest (yea, verily, negative numbers !) to anyone else. All I'm saying is that **I** supported it, okay?



So if you fall into the first category, check it out quickly, because it's almost over, and see if you want to help Guy make some of his stretch goals. Otherwise, don't bother clicking at all, because it just wears out the electrons.



– Steve Jackson



Warehouse 23 News: Half-Man, Half-Bull, Totally Deadly



It's accurate to say the legend of the Minotaur and the Labyrinth is totally a-maze-ing, right? (ahem) Sorry. Anyway, learn all about the legendary Theseus and his exploits, with another great full-color systemless guide from Osprey Adventures: Theseus and the Minotaur ! Let author Graeme Davis be your guide as you wander through history and myth. Download this indispensable guide today from Warehouse 23!

August 2, 2015: Alas! Alack! Steve Jackson's Shrunk!

Good gracious! When Steve went to Brick Fiesta two weekends ago, he was suddenly turned into a LEGO figure.



. . . just kidding, don't panic. But check out this super cool LEGO mini figure of Steve, by Jared K. Burks (FineClonier.com). It looks just like him!



– Anna Meade



Warehouse 23 News: Make Your Own Arthurian Legends!



Legend meets fact on the field of battle, with Dux Bellorum: Arthurian Wargaming Rules AD 367-793 . These easy-to-learn wargaming rules from Osprey Adventures let you assemble Romano-British, Pict, Saxon, or Irish armies . . . then fight for the future of Britain's Dark Ages! The adventure begins with a download, thanks to Warehouse 23.

July 31, 2015: New Releases For July

July was a strong month, with the new edition of Car Wars: The Card Game (now with more cards!), the first tuckbox expansion for Star Munchkin in over a decade, two Munchkin exclusives (including a new core game) . . . and more! Check the below list, and don't forget to keep an eye on our New Releases page for the latest new games and significant reprints.

Car Wars: The Card Game



Welcome to the sport of the future – autoduelling! Killer cars battle with machine guns, missiles, autocannons, and flamethrowers. You're behind the wheel . . . and the last survivor wins.



This fast, fun game, based on Steve Jackson Games' award-winning Car Wars , includes six full-color car cards, 150 full-color playing cards, and short, easy rules.



Munchkin Oz



Adventure with the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodsman! Brave the Poppy Fields or the Deadly Desert! Fight against a Wicked Witch or King Krewl! Visit the Emerald City and talk with Dorothy, Ozma, or the Cowardly Lion! Play a Professor, Royalty, Soldier . . . or even a Wizard!



L. Frank Baum's Oz books have been favorites of children and their parents ever since the books were published over a century ago. Create your own adventure with Munchkin Oz !


Munchkin Hipsters



We were munchkins before it was cool.



Hipsters adds 30 new cards that will let you defy The Man while wearing your Knit Cap and sipping on your Nonfat Soy No-Whip Skinny Half-Caf Fair Trade Ventitré Mocha Latte. Even though it's so last year, you can fight the Indie Band using your Artisanal Chunky Black Glasses and go up a level when you Reject the Conventional.



Star Munchkin 3 – Diplomatic Impunity



More Sci-Fi Hijinks!



After far too long, your favorite space-faring munchkins are BACK! This expansion includes Ships your characters can use to explore the cosmos; a new Class, Ambassador, that can commandeer Ships from other players; and a new Race, Veggie, because even munchkins need fiber. Plus plenty of new monsters, Traps, and Treasures. (Yes, of course there are more Lasers. PEW PEW!)



Star Munchkin 3 – Diplomatic Impunity . . . in space, no one can hear you squee!



– Anna Meade



Warehouse 23 News: So Sinbad, It's SinGOOD!



Sinbad! His name is synonymous with legendary voyages . . . and you'll learn all about them in Sinbad the Sailor . Written by fan-favorite Phil Masters, this supplement is another great full-color generic guide from Osprey Adventures. Download it today, from Warehouse 23!

August 1, 2015: Car Wars: The Card Game Revs Into Gear

I'm really excited about the return of Car Wars: The Card Game . While it's completely different in gameplay from the original Car Wars , the game's basic idea – drive fast, shoot your buddies, blow stuff up – remains gloriously intact. And this new edition has new weapons, new gadgets, and new tactical options that make the game even more exciting.



A really cool game gives you a memory to go with it, and I've got one for Car Wars: The Card Game . The game debuted in June of 1990, and I was living in Los Angeles. I got invited to a small game convention in San Luis Obispo. Also on the trip was my old friend Mike Stackpole, who didn't want to make the drive alone all the way from Phoenix, so he flew in to Burbank and we drove on up to SLO from there. The convention was on the Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo campus, a university whose most famous graduate was twisted songsmith "Weird" Al Yankovic. But that's another story for another time.



And we played games – lots of games. My favorite was Car Wars: The Card Game . Everybody wanted to play it, and it was one of the hits of the con. But my best memory from that weekend was a non-gaming moment that's still as geeky as it gets. The entire con shut down Saturday night as we gathered in one of the dorm party rooms to watch the classic cliffhanger Season 3 ending episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation.



You remember that one, right? "The Best of Both Worlds" it was called. And the Borg captured Captain Picard and assimilated him into the collective. And when Riker gave the order to fire on the Borg with Picard still on board, the "To Be Continued" graphic sent 100 or so geeks into screaming fits of awesomeness. It was a real bonding moment with the rest of the Nerd Collective, and I was proud to become a little bit more assimilated that weekend.



Good games and good times become good memories. And that's why I love games.



– Scott Haring



Warehouse 23 News: Star Munchkin - Space Ships Lands In Warehouse 23!



Need a ship for your game of Star Munchkin ? Star Munchkin - Space Ships lets you ride in – or on – the Horsefly, the Starfurry, or the USS Secondprize. You can buff your ships with a Quad-Mounted Laser or a Bridge. And you can let your new Sidekick, Otto, do the flying for you. Now available in Warehouse 23!

July 30, 2015: Munchkin Steampunk Deluxe Preorder Available!

Did you know you could reserve your copy of Munchkin Steampunk Deluxe , BEFORE it comes out? It's slated to be our biggest release of the year and copies will go fast, so the preorder is the best way to ensure you get your hands on a set.



Featuring all-new art by Phil Foglio ( Girl Genius ) and exciting steampunk-themed action!



– Anna Meade



Warehouse 23 News: Unleash Something Horrific, For GURPS!



Save your teammates in an adventure for GURPS Horror: The Madness Dossier ! Unleash half-human hybrids! Make a deal with darkness at the crossroads! Do all this and more with Pyramid #3/81: Horrific Creations , the latest (and perhaps creepiest) issue of Pyramid! Download it individually, or subscribe today for this issue and months more of mayhem – only from Warehouse 23!

July 27, 2015: New Games At Gen Con!

We're going to have some brand new (and newly reprinted) stuff early release stuff at Gen Con. These will be in limited quantities, so make sure you swing by the booth early to get your copies!



Munchkin Steampunk Deluxe


Munchkin Dragons


Munchkin Dragon's Trike
In addition to our offerings, AEG will have advance copies of  Smash Up Munchkin at their booth! Also, Atlas Games will be unveiling  Munchkin Gloom .



You will be able to play Munchkin Oz and might also be able to pick up some cool Munchkin goodies. As with the games, when they're gone, they're gone!



– Brian Engard



Warehouse 23 News: It's The Charlemagne Event!



From the eighth century arose one of the most legendary kings ever: Charlemagne. Learn the history and lore of this man and his famous knights, with Charlemagne and the Paladins – another systemless full-color guide from the masters at Osprey Adventures. It doesn't take a miracle to get this info . . . just a download, thanks to Warehouse 23!

July 28, 2015: Meet Len Peralta

Fans will definitely know Len Peralta from his illustration work on  Munchkin The Guild  booster, based on Felicia Day's hit web series The Guild. He is the creator of the Geek-A-Week podcast and has illustrated several children's books and graphic novels. You can see all of his projects (as well as hire him!) on his site.



If you'd like to meet Len Peralta, he is doing signings at Gen Con on Friday and Saturday, from 12 pm - 1 pm.



Warehouse 23 News: The Ultimate Spell-ing Competition?



The tales of the most popular spellcasters from myth, legend, and "history" are together in one tome: Wizards - From Merlin to Faust . This full-color guide from Osprey Adventures can be inspirational for any game! Conjure it today, with a download from Warehouse 23!

July 29, 2015: Gen Con Signing Schedule

For those joining us at Gen Con, here are our details about when Andrew Hackard, John Kovalic, and Len Peralta will be available to sign Munchkin loot. Unless otherwise noted, signings are scheduled for one hour blocks.



Our booth is 1401 - come see us!



Andrew Hackard, Munchkin Czar



Friday: 11:00 am



Saturday: 2:00 pm



John Kovalic, primary Munchkin Illustrator



Thursday: 4:00 pm



Friday: 4:00 pm



Saturday: 11:00 am



Len Peralta, Illustrator of Munchkin The Guild



Friday: 12:00 pm



Saturday: 12:00 pm



– Anna Meade



Warehouse 23 News: See Ya Later, Gladiator!

For the third time, Munchkin ruins . . . we mean, explores your favorite myths and legends! Munchkin Legends 3 is a long-awaited reprint of the expansion that brought you the the Gladiator - they get tougher when their lives are at stake! Don't miss your chance to add mythological hilarity to your deck.

July 26, 2015: Crowdfunding Focus: Nuclear War 50th Anniversary Edition

Many of us who grew up in the '70s and '80s lived under the shadow of thermonuclear apocalypse. And many of us who were gamers dealt with this tension by playing one of the true classics of tabletop gaming: Flying Buffalo's Nuclear War .



Hard though it is to believe, Nuclear War (the game, not the concept) turns 50 years old in 2015. Rick Loomis, owner of Flying Buffalo, is running a Kickstarter campaign for a new edition of this staple of the tabletop. It is already over 200% funded, and the list of perks all backers receive continues to get longer. As of this post, there are still several open slots to get the sweet super-deluxe edition of the game and its expansions, but we expect they will probably run out well before the Kickstarter itself does.



Support an important piece of gaming history and get yourself a cool new edition of a classic game in the process! (Plus some bumper stickers or T-shirts, if that's your thing.) Here's that Kickstarter page one more time.



– Andrew Hackard



Warehouse 23 News: New Ars Magica: Thrice Told Tales



Check out the latest Ars Magica book, Thrice Told Tales. Actions have consequences: this Ars Magica book contains five sequences of three stories each: issues and situations that cannot be fully resolved in a single story, but which return to draw the characters back in years later. Now available on Warehouse 23! 

July 25, 2015: Notable Reprints For November

There are two notable reprints coming up in November: Munchkin Impossible and Munchkin Zombie Deluxe . Munchkin Impossible has been completely out-of-print and is finally back. Munc hkin Zombie Deluxe is now arriving in hobby stores.

Munchkin Impossible



The Munchkins are now spies . . . eliminating the opposition, playing with self-destructing gadgets, and changing loyalties even faster than they change Headgear.



Be a Playboy, Tourist, or Assassin. Report to the Americans, Russians, British, or Chinese (it'll change!). Wield gadgets from the subtle Cigarette Dart Gun to the amazingly unsubtle Bazooka with Incendiary Ammo. Eliminate foes, from the pathetic Defective Defector, through the Interro-Gator and the Not So Secret Police, up to the mighty Super Spy himself. And (all together now) . . . Take Their Stuff!



You can play Munchkin Impossible by itself, or combine it with any number of other Munchkin games for more shameless silliness.



As always, this set is stand-alone, but can be combined with other Munchkin game. Vampire spies? Russian dwarves? Go crazy!


If you have friends who have never played dungeon adventures, the spy theme will let you hook them on Munchkin.


Enough gadgets to make any movie spy envious!
Munchkin Zombies Deluxe



It's the sickest, silliest Munchkin yet! You are zombies, kicking down doors and eating brains. The "monsters" you're attacking are people, some helpless and some hazardous, with a few rogue zombies thrown in. The armor is whatever you've blundered across during your lurching search for brains. So bravely you'll go forth, with mousetraps on your feet and a bowling trophy protecting your poor rotting head . . . to level up, or to die.



Again.



What makes this edition "deluxe"? It's got a big gameboard to keep your cards in place, and colored standies that you move on the gameboard as you level up!



This edition of Munchkin Zombies includes 12 zombie standies (male and female in six colors) and a Level track, to make SURE you know who's out in front!


Steve Jackson's macabre card ideas and John Kovalic's disgusting art . . . what more do you need to know?


BRAAAAAIIIINNNSS!
– Anna Meade



Warehouse 23 News: Don't Look Away, Dread Cthulhoo Is Coming!



The reprint of this terrifyingly cute expansion brings the Great Cthulhoo into the pun-filled world of Munchkin , featuring guest artist Goomi. Feed your friends to Cthulhoo, grow Footicles, and use your Inhuman Moan to defeat the Teeny Weeny Mi-Goo. Munchkin Cthulhu 3 – The Unspeakable Vault contains more Madness, more Mythos monsters, and more mind-rending puns!