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June 24, 2015: Coloring Matters: Munchkin 3 Clerical Errors Gets A New Look

We're perfectionists. Sometimes this gets in our way, sure, but most of the time, having high standards for everything means that you, the customer, get better products. Case in point: Munchkin 3: Clerical Errors . The coloring on the cards just wasn't popping the way we wanted it to. It wasn't right.



So we changed it. We updated it. You can see the old and new version of a card in the picture on this post and, as you'll see, the change is quite subtle. But it wasn't right. We wanted to make it right. So we did.



This is also not the last such color change we'll do; several Munchkin expansions will be releasing in the future with similar color updates, so keep an eye out for them!



– Brian Engard



Warehouse 23 News: Buy Your Warehouse 23 Goods Now!



The Warehouse 23 store will be closed for maintenance overnight, starting Wednesday night. If you are planning on ordering this week, get your orders in now. Watch Twitter for more details!

June 22, 2015: Notable Reprints For October

A little while ago, we mentioned that some of the Munchkin expansions would be increasing in price by $1 each. In October, reprints for two of those expansions will hit stores, and that new price will be in effect for those copies of the game. If you've been meaning to pick either of these up, you'll be able to get them a little cheaper if you do it before October!

Munchkin Cthulhu 3 – The Unspeakable Vault



Kick open the Unspeakable Vault!



For years, Goomi has been unleashing his own vision of Cthulhu upon the world, in his comic "The Unspeakable Vault (of Doom)!" Now his unique take on the Elder Gods comes to Munchkin , in the form of Munchkin Cthulhu 3 – The Unspeakable Vault.



This 56-card expansion brings Great Cthulhoo, Dagoon, Nyarly, and Tindaloo into the pun-filled world of Munchkin. Feed your friends to Cthulhoo, grow Footicles, and use your Inhuman Moan to defeat the Teeny Weeny Mi-Goo.



What darkness lurks in the Vault?

More Madness! Fear books (logical enough, given the number of tomes that can eat your face), ichor, even phobias themselves!
More Monsters! Face Goomi's versions of the Mythos gods and creatures . . . Ygo, 'Zathoth, Nightgaunts, Ghouls, Deepoines, and many more!
More Things That Put The Hurt On Monsters! Wield the Roman Candle, the giant Hypodermic Needle, and the . . . Can Opener? Sure, why not? This is Munchkin !
The Unspeakable Vault – more "yum yum" for your Munchkin Cthulhu game.


Munchkin Legends 3 – Myth Prints



See Ya Later Gladiator



For the third time, Munchkin ruins explores your favorite myths and legends! Munchkin Legends 3 – Myth Prints introduces the Gladiator . . . they get tougher when their lives are at stake! This 56-card set has new monsters to fight, new Treasures to gain, and dozens of new jokes to enjoy! (Or groan at – your choice.)



– Brian Engard



Warehouse 23 News: Adventurers Not Wanted, But Definitely Needed



It's a town run by a thieves' guild controlled by a bestial master who lurks amid bones . . . and it's open for business! With Town Backdrop: Wolfsbane Hollow , you'll leave with a pouch that's empty and a back that's full of knives. Download your travel guide today from Warehouse 23!

June 23, 2015: A Week Off

The Steve Jackson Games office (and Warehouse 23) will be closing down on June 27 and opening back up on July 6. Every year, we close down for the week of Independence Day; it gives us all a chance to spend time with our families, and gives us a much-needed vacation.



Because the Warehouse will be closed during that time, we won't be shipping any packages during that time either. Any orders you place before noon Central on June 26 will go out that same day; any orders placed after that time will wait until we return on July 6.



We at Steve Jackson Games hope you all have a great 4th of July!



– Brian Engard



Warehouse 23 News: Captivating Cthulhu Cthoughts!



Does your sanity dare learn the secrets of Ken Hite's Dubious Shards ? Can your mind withstand Kenneth Hite's examination of the Cthulhu Mythos, its critical essays of horror fictions' politics, and much more? Can you resist downloading this supplement from the masters of rhetorical questions at Warehouse 23? (Answers: Yes. Yes. No.)

June 21, 2015: Crowdfunding Focus: "For The Love Of Spock"

Shortly before his death earlier this year, Leonard Nimoy had begun working with his son, Adam (a screenwriter and director himself) on a documentary about the elder Nimoy's most famous character: Spock, whose history in Star Trek dates back to the very first pilot, before Kirk, McCoy, Uhura, and the rest of the familiar crew had been written.



Adam Nimoy has decided to complete the film as a tribute to his late father and has started a Kickstarter campaign (ending July 1) to allow fans of Star Trek, and specifically of Leonard Nimoy, to be a part of this documentary. Leonard Nimoy's somewhat ambivalent relationship to the character of Spock over the years has been well documented, and I expect this film to shed a lot of light on the evolution of his feelings about the character and how it shaped his entire life.



I had the privilege of hearing Leonard Nimoy speak a few times and I expect this project to be just as powerful and meaningful for the people who view it as those talks were to me.



– Andrew Hackard



Warehouse 23 News: What's In A Name?



Coming up with a rich, flavorful place name has never been easier, thanks to A Magical Medieval Society: On Place Names . It includes over 500 options to choose from (or roll randomly for), to bring the flavor of United Kingdom locales to your gaming table. Download it today, from the awesome digital shop we call Warehouse 23!

June 19, 2015: Going, Going . . . Braaaains

Zombie Dice is out of here! The game was way more popular than we expected . . . yet again. We've shipped our very last sets and now our primary warehouse has ZERO available. But do not fear – we have a new printing on the way, with a new, more durable plastic cup. More details next month!



– Anna Meade



Warehouse 23 News: Exchanging Money... For Goods?! TRADER!!!



Become a trader to humanity by visiting Urban Dressing: Trade Town, a bustling burg suitable for your fantasy world. Download it today by engaging with the digital traders at Warehouse 23!

June 20, 2015: Farewell, Sir Christopher Lee

The first film I saw Sir Christopher Lee in was what he considered to be his best: The Wicker Man . Then I discovered he was awesome with a sword in his hand, whether in the woods in the dark or on a slippery frozen lake. And I fell in love with his voice.



Being a Tolkien fan myself (you could use "fan" instead of "obsessed," I suppose), I was delighted to discover that he was a fan as well, and I envy that he was able to meet the author in person. Ever since I saw The Wicker Man I thought Lee had the perfect voice for Saruman the White. And lo! He did! He also voiced Death in some Pratchett films, and he was perfect for that, too.



But Sir Christopher was much much more than an actor. He was a linguist. He was a scholar. He was a soldier. He made heavy metal music well into his 90s. He had enough life experiences for six people. In my opinion, there will never be another person as all-around awesome – in the sense that he would always leave me slack-jawed awed – in the world. Not only will he be missed, he will never be equalled.



– Elisabeth Zakes



Warehouse 23 News: The End Of A Magazine Era... Revisited!



When JapdPanther Magazine #15/Battlefield was released in 1976, no one knew at the time it would be the last issue. To find the rest of the story (and to download the newly released digital version of this classic), visit Warehouse 23!

June 18, 2015: #SJGamesLIVE GURPS With Sean & Steven

Sean Punch and Steven Marsh are hosting #SJGamesLIVE! This event is focused on everything GURPS , including the new edition of the Discworld Roleplaying Game and GURPS Mars Attacks . Both are going to the printer in the near future.



Join us here on Thursday, June 25, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Central time!







Start asking your questions now on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, the comments of this video, and our forums. We are giving away hard copies of GURPS Horror , GURPS Basic Set Campaigns , GURPS Basic Set Characters , and GURPS Mysteries . Be sure to tag your questions, comments, and entries with #SJGamesLIVE so we can find them!



Sean answers GURPS rules questions every day on our forums and shares behind-the-scenes action of GURPS development every Friday.



Thank you for watching and participating!



– Rhea Friesen



Warehouse 23 News: Uh-Oh... It's Magic!



Get ready to amp up the magical options for the Shadow, Sword & Spell RPG! With Shadow, Sword & Spell: Magic , you'll add new magical skills, rules, and options to tweak the game how you like it. Summon this download unto you via the technowizards at Warehouse 23!

June 17, 2015: Steve At Brickworld, Playing Munchkin For Charity

THIS WEEKEND! In Schaumberg, IL!



While I am primarily attending the awesomeness that is Brickworld to learn about Lego and to hold Seekrit Meetings ////////////////////// consult with Guy Himber ( Munchkin Bricks, www.crazybricks.com) . . . I will be doing a signing at some point. Come by and say hi! I will deface your games for you. Or your shirt. Or your dice. Or your anatomy, depending on factors not to be discussed here and now.



Look for the banner.



Or look for me at the PennLUG / TBRR table, or at the Great Ball Contraption. Or at the charity auction. Or the mixers :)



Or at the big Munchkin game that Guy and I will do for charity, using the amazing board that he built.



– Steve Jackson



Warehouse 23 News: (Un)Commonly Good Gaming!



Why should heroes get all the fun? The Adequate Commoner gives you a plethora of options, feats, and traits for the Pathfinder RPG 's Commoner NPC class. Even though you're a commoner, you can still be exciting! Download it today from Warehouse 23.

June 16, 2015: Coming Up! Free RPG Day

Don't forget, Saturday, June 20th is Free RPG Day! Check out FreeRPGDay.com to locate a participating Friendly Local Game Store near you. You can get a special Munchkin bookmark at participating stores, as well as a lot of other RPG goodies!



– Anna Meade



Warehouse 23 News: Get Suppressed, With Kenneth Hite!



Learn what They are trying to hide from you, as Kenneth Hite takes the threads woven through the hidden world and ties them all together. His insights are contained within the virtual pages of Suppressed Transmission and Suppressed Transmission 2 , both available only from Warehouse 23!

June 15, 2015: New Games For October

We've got several new things to talk about that are coming out in October. Let's get started!





Munchkin Steampunk Deluxe



While Munchkin Steampunk Deluxe releases in many local game stores in August, it'll see a wider release to the hobby in October. Then, in 2016, you'll start to see it filter into even more stores!



Grab your gears, put on your top hat, whack the monsters, and grab the treasure . . . with the power of SCIENCE! Munchkin Steampunk Deluxe brings the zaniness of Munchkin to the pseudo-Victorian steampunk era. Bully!



Munchkin Steampunk Deluxe comes with a board and standies for tracking your level, and is illustrated by Phil Foglio!





Munchkin Treasure Hunt



Munchkin Treasure Hunt used to be exclusive to Toys 'R' Us, but in October you'll be able to find it in your local store!



Explore the Dungeon!



Be careful, though. Monsters live here, and they don't want you taking their stuff. Too bad! Chase away the monsters, grab that loot, and run! Get the most treasure and win!





Munchkin Undead



(booster)



The Monsters are Back . . . From the Dead!



It just doesn't feel like a dungeon worth exploring without hordes of undead! Munchkin Undead adds 15 new monsters, curses and items all dealing with the formerly living. Get your pointy sticks and your chainsaws ready because it's time to kill them all over again!



 



 



 

Munchkin Imaginary Frenemies







You can't clear thousands of dungeons without making a few Frenemies . . . so that's what we did! As long as your Imaginary Frenemies are safely stored inside their blister, they help you in combat . . . but if you release them to get at the cards inside, you can't use their rule anymore. Oh, temptation!



Special Rule



As long as this package remains unopened, you may keep your Imaginary Frenemies in front of you as a +2 combat bonus. It cannot be lost to Curses, Bad Stuff, or theft, and stays with you even if you die.



At any time, you may open the package, releasing your Frenemies , and draw as many Treasures as there are players in your game. Keep one of the Treasures for yourself and give each other player one each.



Sign the two Door cards inside (Yes! With a REAL pen! In permanent ink!) and put them in your hand as well. When you play a card that you have signed, it has double effect. Save this card so you remember this rule in the future!





Munchkin Steampunk Kill-o-Meter



The best Munchkin fights are the ones where everyone plays cards to keep the levels bouncing up and down! But it can be hard to keep track. Now you'll never have to stop and recount again!



With the Munchkin Steampunk Kill-O-Meter , whenever a card hits the table, you turn the dials to keep track of your new total. You don't have time to stop and count when you've got science to do . . .



The Munchkin Steampunk Kill-O-Meter comes with two special Munchkin Steampunk bonus cards – and since the dials can be read from either side, we put the munchkins on one side and their foes on the other.



– Brian Engard



Warehouse 23 News: I Screen, You Screen, We All Screen . . .



Don't be unprepared for the future! If you're a fan of Metamorphosis Alpha , you need its Game Master's Screen . Download it, print it, and make the world of tomorrow easier than ever! Get it today from Warehouse 23!