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December 11, 2013: Warehouse 23 Holiday Break

Got everything you need from Warehouse 23? No? Well, you've got a little time left before it shuts down for the holiday season. Warehouse 23 is shutting down for the holidays on December 18th and will resume operation on January 6th, 2014. Get your orders in before the 18th to ensure you get your games in a timely manner!



– Brian Engard



Warehouse 23 News: Adventure And Glory Await You On The High Seas!



Have rousing battles between rival buccaneer ships on the high seas.



You play the game with a stack of metal pirate coins held in one hand that represents your ship.



Dare to enter the age of blood and gold with Pieces of Eight: The Cursed Blade or Pieces of Eight: The Maiden's Vengeance.



Each set has all you need to make your own ship and set sail.



Your opponents will each need their own ship set to play, but there's no other limit to the number of players who can join in.

December 10, 2013: Deal Reminders!

Just a reminder that, if you haven't gotten your free  Jolly Jumbo d6 , you've still got time! From now until December 15th, if you place a Warehouse 23 order of $50 or more, you'll get a random  Jolly Jumbo d6. If you place an order of $75 or more, you get both!



Also, from now until December 18th, 2013, when you order any physical GURPS book through Warehouse 23 , you'll get a free copy of GURPS for Dummies! This includes the GURPS Bundle!



– Brian Engard



Warehouse 23 News: Weasel Cavalry?



That's right, ride a weasel into battle along with the Otterman Heavy Cavalry .



Although the extra layers of armor slow the weasel-mouse down, their "poinging" gait allows the Heavy Cavalry to wade into the thickest battle.



And don't forget their long range back up, the Otterman Light Cavalry Bowman .



Get these and other Off the Wall Armies figures HERE!

December 9, 2013: Infect Your Phone Today!

Scientists have learned how to create a genetically engineered mutant virus – M13 – that, when introduced to the nanowires in a lithium-air battery, increases battery life dramatically. M13 could revolutionize mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, allowing us to create devices that last much longer or deliver more bang for their batteries. The only question is: what happens when you break your phone, unleashing M13 onto an unwitting populace? Clearly we know the answer.



– Brian Engard



Warehouse 23 News: Get 'em Before They're Gone!



I'm talking about Munchkin Pins , we started out with six and we're already down to two.



Each pin gives you a +1 in combat.



Get the classic Tan with a Brown Munchkin head or brave the apocalypse with the Yellow with Orange Munchkin head.

December 8, 2013: Extra Life!

A little while ago we donated some games to a couple of Extra Life teams, and we just wanted to thank them both for being such cool people and using our games to do a good thing. So, to Jess Hartley of Team Chaotic Good, Anthony Chatfield of the Staten Island Boardgamers, Christopher Schinke of Production Rolls, and Ben Gerber of Team Troll, thanks for being such awesome people!



– Brian Engard



Warehouse 23 News: What Will You Find In The Land Of The Overpower?



Nyambe is a vast land of exotic creatures and wide expanses, where ancestral orishas cry for brave warriors to carve out the hearts of foul mchawi wizards, and where dragon-blooded sei sorcerers once joined the fierce Amazons of Nibomay in the bloody Rebelling Time to win their freedom.



Requires the use of the Dungeons & Dragons Player's Handbook .



The Power of PDF: Nyambe: African Adventures is also available as a digital download on our sister-site, e23!

December 7, 2013: Mini Car Wars Returns

Remember Mini Car Wars , the 1987 version that was printed as a single sheet of paper? It's coming back. Actually, it's already back, because those of you who had already bought it on e23 have gotten the upgrade notice.



This is the smallest Car Wars version we have ever done – it seemed like a good opening release for the 6th Edition project! Next summer we'll reprint Car Wars Classic . This is the boxed Fourth Edition rule set, very much as it first appeared in 1990, but this time the counters will be die-cut. Now you'll have some little samplers of autodueling goodness while we work on the big stuff!



– Steve Jackson



Warehouse 23 News: Bring Honor To Your Franchise!



You ordered burgers,
we can't be easily stopped,
food will soon arrive.



Ninja Burger: Secret Ninja Death Touch Edition : Be the Ninja. Show no Mercy. Deliver the Burgers.

December 6, 2013: Free Ogre Pocket Edition!

If you're an  Ogre  Kickstarter backer and you purchase $50 or more of  Ogre  extras on W23 between December 6th and 8th, you'll get a free  Ogre Pocket Edition ! Qualifying products are on this page. Anyone else can get a free Ogre Pocket Edition  by buying $150 or more of merchandise on W23! Go get yours!



– Brian Engard



 



Warehouse 23 News: Do You Dare To Enter...



The Vault of the Fiends was built by a twisted mage to pursue his heinous experiments.



Horrendous monsters now plague the countryside and the people are crying out for great heroes.



Do you have the courage to enter the deadly Vault of the Fiends ?



Get this and other Dungeoneer sets at Warehouse 23 .

December 5, 2013: Free Stuff In December!

Do you like free stuff? We have free stuff! During the month of December, there are three ways to get free stuff:



When you purchase $50 worth of merchandise or more on Warehouse 23 between December 1st and 15th, you get a free Jolly Jumbo d6 ! Purchase $75 or more and get both Jolly Jumbos !


When you purchase $100 worth of merchandise or more on W23 between December 1st and 15th, you get a free foil first printing of Waiting for Santa . These cards were the first foil-printed cards we ever did, and they didn't meet our standards; they're a little curled. We didn't want to sell them then, and we still don't want to sell them, but we kept them around and now we're giving them away for free!
– Brian Engard



Warehouse 23 News: Storm The Palace!



Rally the townsfolk and take The Palace!



Revolution: The Palace! adds a new location and up to six can join the bribing, blackmailing, and backstabbing!



This expansion includes everything you need to add more 2 players to Revolution! .  There are also four new characters to bid on.



The new rules can be taught in minutes, and a complete game still takes less than an hour.

December 4, 2013: Ogre Counter Sheets From Board Game Geek

Board Game Geek has launched their own set of counter sheets for  Ogre Designer's Edition!  They'll probably disappear quickly once the game launches this Friday, so you'll want to get them while you can. 



Ogre Board Game Geek Exclusive Unit Promo  includes an Ogre Ninja, a radio tower, BGG-Zilla, and more!


Ogre Board Game Geek Exclusive Terrain Promo  has you covered if you want to create your own scenarios. It's got dams, craters, a UFO and all sorts of other stuff!
– Brian Engard



Warehouse 23 News: Bring The Dreamlands To Your Table!



In Cthulhu Gloom , your make your intrepid investigators face the most terrible terrors and madness before helping them pass on to their inevitable doom.



In Unpleasant Dreams , the newest expansion for Cthulhu Gloom , you can bring the wonders and horrors of the Dreamlands to the game.



Can you survive the creeping chaos of Nyarlathotep?



Dive into your own unpleasant dreams to find out!

December 3, 2013: Ogre Fans, Visit Your FLGS This Friday!

It's almost here! Our new – and incredibly massive! – Ogre Designer's Edition lands on* stores this Friday, December 6, and we want everyone to get out there and grab a copy now if you want one. We're only printing this game once and we do not expect our supply to last long. Check our store finder for a store near you, and don't miss our updates at Kickstarter for a peek at response to the giant game. Did we mention it's big? Seriously, this edition of Ogre is spectacular and you may want help carrying it.



* Once you hold the game you will understand why we're thinking the game is going to land on stores. 



– Phil Reed



Warehouse 23 News: Whatsa Matta, You Yella?



Now you can proudly say YES!



Show your true color with the Munchkin Level Die (Yellow with Black Ink) .



The "10" space has been replaced with a Munchkin head so when you win everyone knows you are the ultimate Munchkin .



This is only one of six Munchkin Level Dice .

December 2, 2013: Ogre Launch Weekend Events

Ogre Designer's Edition officially comes out on the 6th of December, so for that entire weekend (the 6th to the 8th), our faithful Men in Black are going to be running official Ogre launch events at game stores around the country! Go play Ogre , win prizes, and support a local game store to boot!



– Brian Engard



Warehouse 23 News: Viva La Revolucion!



Bribe the Printer with Gold.



Blackmail the Priest.



Force the Innkeeper to cooperate.



Do whatever it takes to gain support from the populace before things go down in Revolution!