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Games Update 1998 #25 1 April 1998 April Fools Issue
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C O N T E N T S
Fine Games NEWS .......... What's going on at Fine Games
- Happy Birthday to Fine Games
- Problems, Problems, Problems!
- Web Site Updated
- El Nino Update
INDUSTRY NEWS ............ Internet Tax Freedom Act
GRD Revisited
Dean Essig and Friends in Plane Crash
NEW Games ................ New Releases
- March to Victory
- Atlantic Storm
- Wargamers Reference Guide
- 1806
- S&T 188 Army Group South, 2nd
- General 32/1
- Critical Hit v4/#3
Pending Releases
Your SUGGESTIONS ......... Suggestions Always Welcomed
F I N E G A M E S N E W S
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Fine Games!!! As of April Fools Day, FG is officially six
years old. Yee Ha! What a long strange trip its been since my hobby got
way, way out of hand.
PROBLEMS! Fine Games has had far more than its share of computer problems
during March. Our second hard disk failure in as many months, followed by
disruptions to my web maintenance program, my backup program and even to
the data base vital to how Fine Games does business all were incapacitated.
As you can imagine, dealing with these problems absorbed a tremendous
amount of creative energy better spent on the development projects in
progress. And in the darker moments, the thought of just chucking the whole
thing crosses one's mind...
These problems my be behind us for now. And thru it all, there were no
delays in shipment. But if I sounded testy to those who contacted Fine
Games in the last few weeks, my apologies.
THE FINE GAMES WEBSITE WAS UPDATED 3/31/98. There are quite a few newly
listed items. Still, as Fine Games updates go, this is a relatively small
one.
EL NINO UPDATE for 3/98. For those paying attention to the memorable
weather around the country this year, the Northwest's weather continues to
be very pleasantly mild to warm. Most of the shrubs and trees in the
Portland area have long since been in bloom. And I've had numerous sun
dress sightings. Yet thick snow is still present on even lower mountains in
the Cascade range to the east about the 3500' level -- lower than normal.
I N D U S T R Y N E W S
INTERNET TAX FREEDOM ACT supported by Clinton to avoid a sales tax
nightmare.This proposed law would place a national moratorium of up to 6
years on any taxes on internet transactions. If you're reading this, this
is a proposal you should definitively be aware -- and perhaps supportive --
of.
Currently, there are about 30,000 taxing entities across the nation. Any
could attempt to impose taxes on internet-based transactions. Many are
coveting the internet as a tax revenue source. However, to date there been
ANY corresponding consideration for what value would be provided by the
taxing entities in exchange for these taxes. Its just a blood sucking
opportunity.
The broader issues here are (1) will such taxes dampen or distort the
development of the internet, (2) are sales taxes, which are highly
regressive by nature, an appropriate vehicle for tax assessment, and (3)
who can assess taxes (e.g. can a state or even a small town tax all
transactions that may occur on telecommunications lines running thru their
borders; or, the age old question of whether a state can interfere with
interstate commerce by imposing taxes where one party resides within the
state).
GRD REVISITED. In the last issue of this newsletter, I had commented on
some of the plans announced by GRD (see Europa #58, p3, 2nd column).
Winston Hamilton clarified some of the facts on which my comments were
based in a phone conversation earlier today. In particular,
* GRD is not halving it print run tho it is printing significantly
fewer copies of new games.
* GRD does *not* wish to drop the traditional hobby distributors.
However, Winston calculates that the *minimum* total preorders
from hobby distributors must exceed 900 to make a new game
viable thru this distribution method. March to Victory, which is
just now out, received 1,000 such preorders.
* The publication of Narvik 3rd later this year will be used to
test the waters for direct sales only distribution. The intent is
to make Narvik available to distributors after 90 days of direct
sales only.
* GRD wants to compensate for the limited retail distribution by
selling direct via the internet in the future.
* Lastly, Winston was adamant that March to Victory, like previous
releases, is not "late."
This summary of our conversation adds further perspective to the broader
issue of what's going on with the wargame industry, something I've spoken
to many times in this newsletter.
DEAN ESSIG, DAVID POWELL and Chris Volny of the Gamers were seriously
injured when their small plane crashed in late February. All are recovering
from broken bones & such; Chris Volny's injuries appear to be most serious
& slow to heal. Our best wishes to all 3 for a speedy and complete
recovery.
N E W G A M E R E L E A S E S
You can always view the most recent listing of New Game Releases at
.
This has been a notably slow spring for new releases. This month, only a
few releases of note appeared.
The biggest release by far has not yet arrived at the dance. GRD's long
awaited MARCH TO VICTORY will soon arrive at distributors (together with
Europa magazine #58). But copies arrived weeks ago at those who had
preordered directly with GRD. Actual price is higher than previously
listed; actual list is $96, and FG price will be $67.Look for this in
perhaps a week, we hope. (See also GRD Revisited, above.)
AH's November release, ATLANTIC STORM, just arrived. A slick looking card
game of the naval war in the Atlantic from 1940-3 for 2-6 players, this
game could well be a winner that is as if not *more* appealing to long time
gamers as it is to beginners. $18.90 in stock.
WARGAMER'S REFERENCE GUIDE, a 288pg index of 13 of the top board gaming
magazines plus the complete library of SPI games, is now available from
Fine Games. This is the most comprehensive indexing of hobby publications
by article subject or title to date, and I RECOMMEND it on that basis. $30
in stock.
1806, Kevin Zucker's latest Napoleonic game, is in stock at $33.60. Smaller
in both its components and game size than Napoleon at Bay 3rd, it still
promises a fascinating look at the campaign that resulted in
Jena-Auerstadt.
ARMY GROUP SOUTH, a graphic update of 2 of the original SPI quad game,
arrived with S&T 188. What is surprising is that there are *no* credits
beyond the original designers back in the late 70s. So we have a reprint
here, not a true 2nd edition. $14 in stock.
The newest GENERAL 32/1 is in stock for $3.50. It emphasizes Starship
Troopers '97 but also includes a small but must-have expansion for Dune.
And the newest CRITICAL HIT magazine, v4/#3, is also in stock at $14. CH is
now a glossy color mag. This issue focuses on Stalingrad and includes a map
of the Grain Elevator area w/ several scenarios. Looks quite nice, a
notable step up from even the good quality of recent mag issues.
NEWLY RELEASED GAMES & ACCESSORIES between 98/ 3 and 98/ 3
************************* 03-31-98 20:43 ****************************
These items have recently been released.
Box Est Cash Expected
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AGENTS OF GAMING (Agents) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
BABYLON 5 MINI: EARTHFORCE OMEGA Y $8.75 98/ 3
DESTRYR
#201. Detailed, highly crafted miniature for the B5 game. '98
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AH AVALON HILL GAME CO. (AH) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
ATLANTIC STORM SB $18.90 98/ 3
Simple card game for 2-6 players covering the Battle for the
Atlantic, 1940-3. Includes historical ships & convoy info in an
abstract game system. '98
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BLACK BARON GAME CO. (BBG) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
AXIS & ALLIES, 2ND: ENEMY ON THE Y $22.00 98/ 3
HORIZON
Adds 3 new unit types to A&A: Hvy artillery, DDs, special forces
like marines. Adds rules for Kamikazes, wolfpacks, paratroopers.
Inclues 12pgs of rules & 40 new plastic pieces, new weapon
development chart. '98
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CLASH OF ARMS (CofA) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
HARPOON, 4TH: SEA OF DRAGONS BC $33.00 98/ 3
Expansion module for Harpoon w/ 96pg scenario book, data annex,
counters covering all Pacific Rim nations. '97
HARPOON, 4TH: SEA OF DRAGONS COUNTERS Bk $12.00 98/ 3
Counter sheet set for Sea of Dragons. '97
HARPOON, 4TH: SEA OF DRAGONS DATA ANNEX Bk $13.00 98/ 3
Data annex book for Sea of Dragons. '97
HARPOON, 4TH: SEA OF DRAGONS SCENARIO Bk $17.00 98/ 3
BK
Scenario book for Sea of Dragons. '97
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CRITICAL HIT (CRI) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
SHIPBASE III Y $28.00 98/ 3
Naval minis system in a PC-based software system. Software handles
ship data & combat resolution, and includes 6 premade scenarios. '98
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DECISION GAMES (DecGms) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
EUROPE, WAR IN... V2.0 [PC DISK] n $42.00 98/ 3
Req DOS, 4mb RAM, 6mb, VGA, 486+, mouse, 3.5HD; sound card
supported. PC version of the grand old SPI monster game of war
thruout Europe. Has many qualities paralleling the original: simple
yet functional systems & graphics, fun, with lots of potential for
fun. This version should have professionally produced manual &
packaging. Elaborates on various areas w/ new optional rules.
Requires 2-3 human players; no AI included. Can be played by email.
G.Ploussios'98
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DECISION GAMES S&T GAMES (DecS_T) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
ARMY GROUP SOUTH, KIEV & ROSTOV #188 n $14.00 98/ 3
Revision of 2 of the better of the 4 games from SPI's Army Group
South. '98
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FIVE RINGS PUBLISHERS (FiveRi) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
DEADLANDS CARD GAME COMBO BOX SB $73.00 98/ 3
Contains 6 decks & 24 boosters. Poker-based collectable card game
set in the weird world of Deadlands Doomtown. '98
DEADLANDS CARD GAME BOOSTER BOX SB $75.00 98/ 3
Box of boosters for the weird world of Deadlands. '98
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ETLOH TECHNOLOGIES (Etloh) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
WARGAMER'S REFERENCE GUIDE Bk $30.00
Useful 288pg booklet that indexes 13 core hobby magazines by article
subject (or game title) as well as itemizing each SPI and XTR
(Command) game published. RECOMMENDED as the best, most current, and
handy indexing of hobby publications. Now if we could just persuade
the publisher to make it available via internet in a searchable
format... D.Holte'97
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MAYFAIR GAMES (Mayfr) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
FAMILY BUSINESS, 2ND SB 1.2 $11.00 98/ 3
Simple, popular card game of Mafia hits. Good family game. '98
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MILTON-BRADLEY (Milton) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
PICTIONARY LB* $32.00 98/ 3
Simple, RECOMMENDED family & party game for 2-? teams of players (so
it really can accommodate any #). Teams compete to guess a term that
one member of the team communicates via a drawing.
YAHTZEE, DELUXE EDITION SB $17.50 98/ 3
Simple dice game that can be played most anywhere. Players try to
gain points by rolling certain dice combos.
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OPERATION STUDIES GROUP (OSG) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
1806, NAPOLEON'S CAMPGN AGAINST PRUSSIA BC $33.60 98/ 3
Game of the Oct.1806 campaign against Prussia that included
Jena-Auerstadt using the Six Days of Glory system. 9 scenarios.
K.Zucker'98
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PARKER BROTHERS (Parker) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
BINGO SC $3.00 98/ 3
Very simple physical rendition of Bingo. A take-anywhere set.
CHECKERS SC $3.00 98/ 3
Very simple physical rendition of checkers. A take-anywhere set.
SORRY! LB* $17.50 98/ 3
Simple classic family board game.
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PRESSMAN TOY CORP. (PRS) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
BACKGAMMON, FAMILY CLASSICS FB $17.00 98/ 3
Family classics series version of this simple game of luck & strategy.
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MAGAZINES (ONLY) (_Mag) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
CRITICAL HIT MAGAZINE V4, #3 n $15.00 98/ 3
In print issues thru current semi-annual issues.
P E N D I N G G A M E R E L E A S E S
You can always view the most recent listing of Pending Game Releases (those
due within a few months) at .
Lots of stuff due in the next few months -- 90 items at this count. But
when & whether they'll all appear is another matter.
AZURE WISH EDITION has a sizable number of interesting titles including a
large, strategic level game on all of WW-1. And a large strategic level WW2
game, Empires of the Apocalyps, Morsecode, is due that has me curious.
We'll see what else the future brings.
PENDING GAME RELEASES due between due 98/ 2 and due 98/ 5
************************* 03-31-98 21:03 ****************************
These items are NOT yet released; info here is the latest available.
Box Est Cash Expected
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AUSTRALIAN DESIGN GROUP (ADG) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
WORLD IN FLAMES 1997/98 ANNUAL n $17.50 due 98/ 4 ?
Excell, extended mag dedicated to start & analysis of WIF 6th. '97
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AGENTS OF GAMING (Agents) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
BABYLON 5 WARS: BABYLON 5 CAMPAIGNS BC $17.50 due 98/ 5
BABYLON 5 WARS: COMING OF SHADOWS BC $17.50 due 98/ 5
BABYLON 5 WARS: DILGAR INVASIONS BC $17.50 due 98/ 5
BABYLON 5 WARS: EARTH WARS n $17.50 due 98/ 5
First in the WARS Supplement series. Details the Earth-Minbari War &
Earth's Civil War, w/ OoB, scenario & ship info. '97
BABYLON 5 WARS: MILITARIES OF THE n $17.50 due 98/ 4
LEAGU
Book detailing all the ships used within the League & the various
political arrangements among member races. Includes scenarios of
notable conflicts. Additional rules included. '97
BABYLON 5 WARS: SHIPS OF BABYLON 5 BC $24.50 due 98/ 5
WARS
Supplemental rules set for Baby5.
BABYLON 5 WARS: WAR OF RETRIBUTION Y $17.50 due 98/ 4
Miniatures rules set detailing the Narn-Centauri War of the 2nd
season of the show. Details both navies' OoB w/ scenarios & new
weapons. '97
BABYLON 5 WARS: WAR WITHOUT END BC $17.50 due 98/ 5
Supplemental rules set for Baby5.
BABYLON 5 MINI: BABYLON 5 STATION Y $13.00 due 98/ 5
#205. Detailed, highly crafted miniature for the B5 game. '97
BABYLON 5 MINI: CENTAURI BATTLE CRUISER Y $8.75 due 98/ 5
#204. Detailed, highly crafted miniature for the B5 game. '97
BABYLON 5 MINI: DRAZI WARBIRD Y $5.00 due 98/ 5
#218. Detailed, highly crafted miniature for the B5 game. '97
BABYLON 5 MINI: NARN HEAVY CRUSIER Y $8.75 due 98/ 5
#203. Detailed, highly crafted miniature for the B5 game. '97
BABYLON 5 MINI: NARN MAK'AROON Y $10.00 due 98/ 5
DREADNGHT
#242. Detailed, highly crafted miniature for the B5 game. '97
BABYLON 5 MINI: NARN OLD HEAVY CRUISER Y $8.75 due 98/ 5
#214. Detailed, highly crafted miniature for the B5 game. '97
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AH AVALON HILL GAME CO. (AH) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
ALIEN ARENA SB $0.00 due 98/ 3 ?
Sequel to Titan: Arena, but on a grander scale. Card game for 3-5
players in which hordes of spacecraft battle thruout a universe for
control of key worlds. 8 alien races each with special powers. '98
ASL:DOOMED BATTALIONS BC $0.00 due 98/ 4 ?
Kit adding 2 maps, 8 scenarios, and the minor allied powers' armor &
weapons, i.e. those nations crushed early in WW2. '98
MARCH TO OBLIVION BC $0.00 due 98/ 4 ??
ON TO RICHMOND BC $28.00 due 98/ 5
Sixth in AH's operational level civil war series. Covers the
brilliant & lucky defense of Richmond against a ponderous Union
advance in 1862. 8 scenarios including the campaign. '98
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AVALANCHE PRESS, LTD. (Avalan) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
AIRLINES, THE GAME OF AIRLINE HC $19.60 due 98/ 4
OPERATIONS
Fast playing, multiplayer game of operating a national airline. '98
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AZURE WISH EDITION (AWE) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
GRAND SIECLE BC $46.00 due 98/ 3 ?
Military & diplomatic game of the late 17th century in Europe for up
to 5 players. 1 map, 1000 counters; French components & English
photocopied rules.
LA BATAILLE DE ECKMUHL BC $46.00 due 98/ 3 ?
Another company enters the La Battaille foray. Covers Davout's stout
defense at Eckmuhl, Apr.1809.
LA FOI & LE GLAIVE BC $46.00 due 98/ 3 ?
Diplomatic game set within the religious wars against Islam during
the Dark Ages. 6 players further their cultural interests with
military means being a secondary method. 1 map, 1100 counters;
French components & Enlgish photocopied rules.
LA GRANDE GUERRE 1914-18 BC $55.00 due 98/ 3 ?
Operational-strategic level game of WW-1 thruout Europe. Includes
economics, weapons technology, tactics, etc, in the grand campaign,
but you can play only the military aspects. 9 scenarios including
the Big One, 1800 counters, 2 maps. '98
SALVE BC $46.00 due 98/ 3 ?
Tactical naval combat during WW2 between major elements of 7 major
combatants' navies. 5 scenarios.
SCANDINAVIA BC $46.00 due 98/ 3 ?
Fantasy game of six fantasy kingdoms duking it out in 1997BC w/
magical creatures. Includes economics & diplomacy. Components in
French w/ English photocopied rules.
XHENOR BC $46.00 due 98/ 3 ?
Diplomatic & economic game set in a fantasy world in which 5-6
players attempt to negotiate & use their resources to conquer other
kingdoms. 2 scenarios, 1 map, 640 counters; French components &
English photocopied rules.
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COMPONENT GAME SYSTEM (CGS) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
BABYLON 5: 2259 MODULAR BOARD GAME Y $28.00 due 98/ 4
Modular board game system covering the Babylon 5 world in its second
season. '98
BABYLON 5: REINFORCEMENT PACK Y $14.00 due 98/ 4
54 Additional tokens & 19 map pieces to increase battlefleet options
plus generic raiders, freighters, etc, for first 8 empires.
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COLUMBIA GAMES (ColumG) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
VICTORY, BLOCKS OF WAR BC $30.00 due 98/ 4
Simpler game designed with the beginner in mind. Uses blocks (of
course), geomorphic maps & rules of varying complexity to game a
variety of WW-2 era ahistorical, operational conflicts. '98
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CRITICAL HIT (CRI) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
ASL:ALL AMERICAN! 82ND AIRBRN GUIDE BC $8.40 due 98/ 4
Tips, maps history, photos and veteran interviews in a
professionally printed mag format. '98
ASL:ALL AMERICAN! 82ND AIRBRN BC $21.00 due 98/ 4
SHANLYHILL
First boxed set from Crit Hit. 10 scenario kit focused on actions of
the US 82nd airborne around Shanley's Hill, and allows mating all 3
All American kits together. Includes a giant heavy stock map of
Chef du Pont. '98
ASL:CRETE PLATOON LDR KIT zl $12.00 due 98/ 4
Platoon Leader 2nd ed campaign focused on the bitter fighting for
the Prison Valley during the airborne assault on Crete, May'41. '98
ASL:KAMINSKI BRIGADE BOOK/SCENARIO Bk $12.00 due 98/ 4
Osprey-style book covering the infamous Kaminski Russian SS Brigade,
together with relevant scenarios. '98
ASL:NORMANDY, POINTE DU HOC BC $24.50 due 98/ 4
Crit Hit's first boxed game, w/ mounted counters. Covers the 2nd
Ranger btln's assault during D-Day. '98
ASL:OBLIVION PACK #1: THE POLES n $7.00 due 98/ 4
Kit providing the Polish arsenal with tanks, AT guns, & other pieces
plus several scenarios. '98
ASL:RUWEISAT RIDGE Y $17.50 due 98/ 4
Boxed. First of 3 Platoon Ldr campaigns focused on N.Africa.
Includes map, 5 scenarios & notes on the Ruweisat battles of 1942.
'98
ASL:TOBRUK n $11.20 due 98/ 4
Additional campaign for the Platoon Leader module. Focuses on the
Australians stubborn defense, Apr'41. '98
ASL:WAVELL'S 30,000, OP. COMPASS n $14.00 due 98/ 4
Second of 3 Platoon Ldr campaigns focused on N.Africa. Includes map,
22 scenarios & a special edition of Critical Hit mag. '98
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DCP GAMES (DCP) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
DOUBLES BACKGAMMON FB $21.00 due 98/ 4
Modified backgammon game in which 2-4 players can compete & play as
a team on the familiar board. '97
DOUBLES CHESS FB $24.50 due 98/ 4
Modified chess game in which 2-4 players can compete & play as a
team on an octagonal board. '97
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DECISION GAMES S&T GAMES (DecS_T) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
CHARLEMAGNE #189 n $14.00 due 98/ 4
w/mag. Empires at the height of the Dark Ages. '98
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EURO GAMES / DESCARTES (EuroG) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
FORMULA DE: EXP BOARD 11 & 12 Fo 2.0 $17.50 due 98/ 4 ?
Add-on board for this acclaimed French formula D racing game. Shows
2 tracks from Watkins Glen, NY, and Silverstone Circuit, England.
FORMULA DE: EXP BOARD 13 & 14 Fo 2.0 $17.50 due 98/ 4 ?
Add-on board for this acclaimed French formula D racing game. Shows
2 tracks from Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, and Long Beach, CA.
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FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES (FFG) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
TWILIGHT IMPERIUM: ARMADA KIT Y $21.00 due 98/ 4 ?
Provides plenty (350) plastic ships in place of the limited # of die
cut counters.
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GUILD OF BLADES (GldBld) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
AXIS & ALLIES: WAR TO END ALL WARS FB $14.00 due 98/ 3 ?
Sml add-on kit for A&A providing rules, 3 maps & charts to play WW-1
using an A&A-like system. Requires TWO sets of A&A pieces for play.
'98
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GMT GAMES (GMT) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
GREAT BATTLES OF J.CAESER. GALLIC WARS BC $38.50 due 98/ 4
Tactical combat during Caesar's war to subjugate Gaul, 58-52BC,
using the Great Battles system. 5 scenarios. M.Herman, R.Berg'98
INVASION, SICILY zl $21.00 due 98/ 3 ?
Operational game of the campaign for Sicily in 4 scenarios by a
veteran designer. V.von Borries'98
SARATOGA, TURNING POINT OF THE AM REV BC $20.30 due 98/ 4 ??
One of the more decisive btls of the American Revolution at a
tactical level. Fast playing. '98
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GAMES RESEARCH & DESIGN (GRD) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
FIRE IN THE EAST ['98] FB* 3.5 $49.00 due 98/ 5??
Reprint of this basic building block of the Europa series. Op
Barbarossa at rgt/div lvl, with lush detail. BIG in every respect:
6 maps, 3,000 counters, many rules including detailed air & naval
rules. Mates w/ Scorched Earth to continue the war to 1944. 2nd ed
of the cornerstone of Europa series. Invasion of USSR thru 3/42.
Mates w/ Scortched Earth. Complex '98
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IRON CROWN ENTERPRISES (ICE) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
MIDDLE EARTH: AG THE SHADOW Bk $8.40 due 98/ 4
PLAYERSGUIDE
7th players guide for the popular ME CCG. Contains indepth analysis
and reference info for the Against the Shadow expansion, including
deck design strategy & b&w card reproductions. '98
MIDDLE EARTH: AGAINST THE SHADOW SC $81.90 due 98/ 3
BOOSTRS
Expansion set for Middle Earth. Box contains 36 booster packs. '97
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JOHNSON, TOM (Johnso) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
MASTER EUROPA FIRST FRONT n $16.00 due 98/ 5
Redesigned rules set for First to Fight. Completely replaces orig
rules & charts with a set consistent with other Master Europa sets.
T.Johnson'98
MASTER EUROPA SEA WAR n $23.00 due 98/ 4
Comprehensive, alternative naval system for Europa games touching
the Indian Ocean & Atlantic (such as the war in N.Africa). Includes
info on 1,000 ships. T.Johnson'98
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JOLLY ROGER GAMES INC. (JOL) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
NATION ON TRIAL MINIATURE RULES Y $14.00 due 98/ 3
Operational lvl mini rules set allowing battles such as Antietam to
be fought in a single day. Charts for 6, 15 & 25mm minis. '97
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MARKHAM DESIGN GAMES (Markha) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
PRELUDE TO HELL, MSSINES 1917 n $22.00 due 98/ 4
DTP game of the 1917 British offensive near Mssines, otherwise known
as the 3rd Ypres campaign. R.Markham'97
THIS EMERALD ISLE: WAR OF THE ROSES BC $36.00 due 98/ 4
QUAD
Set of all 4 DTP games of the War of the Roses. R.Markham'98
THIS EMERALD ISLE: WAR OF THE ROSES V.1 n $12.00 due 98/ 4
DTP game of the battle of Tweaksbury during the War of the Roses.
R.Markham'98
THIS EMERALD ISLE: WAR OF THE ROSES V.2 n $12.00 due 98/ 4
DTP game of the battle of Barnett during the War of the Roses.
R.Markham'98
THIS EMERALD ISLE: WAR OF THE ROSES V.3 n $12.00 due 98/ 4
DTP game of the battle of Tauton Ward during the War of the Roses.
R.Markham'98
THIS EMERALD ISLE: WAR OF THE ROSES V.4 n $12.00 due 98/ 4
DTP game of the battle of Mortimers Cross, a meeting engagement
early in the War of the Roses. R.Markham'98
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MAYFAIR GAMES (Mayfr) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
EXPRESS, 2ND SB $8.75 due 98/ 4
Reprint of this very simple game of building trains of like-kind
cars, and playing nasty cards like Wreck on others' trains. Fast
playing for 2-6 players of all ages. '97
INDIAN RAILS Tb $21.00 due 98/ 4
Empire Builders does the Indian subcontinent. For 2-6 players. '98
SETTLERS OF CATAN CARD GAME Y $0.00 due 98/ 4
Anglo-ized version of the German card game, die Siedler.
SILVERTON: GM OF COLORADO BC $24.50 due 98/ 4
RAILROADNG,2ND
Revision of Two Wolf's game & expansion. Short & long versions for
1-6 players. RR bldg in Colorado plateau, late 1800s. Stake mine
claims, build track, invest in rolling stock & passenger service.
Includes elements of expansion kit previously published separately.
'98
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MEDALLION GAMES (Medall) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
ECHELONS OF FIRE CAMPAIGN BOOKLT Bk $4.20 due 98/ 4
Booklet providing campaign game & mulitplayer rules to this CCG of
modern era combat. '97
ECHELONS OF FURY CAMPAIGN BOOKLET Bk $4.20 due 98/ 4
Booklet providing campaign game & mulitplayer rules to this CCG of
WW2 era combat. '97
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MENDOCINO GAME CO. (Mendoc) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
PIRATEER: GM OF OUTRAGEOUS FORTUNE, 2ND BC $15.40 due 98/ 4
Revision w/ new packaging & solid playing pieces, revised rules w/
new variants. Simple 2-4 player abstract race game where players
use their ships to collect treasure. Includes 9 variants including
nuclear kamakazi -- Yee Haa! '98
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MOMENTS IN HISTORY (MIH) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
TIMOSHENKO STRIKES! HC $20.30 due 98/ 4
Fastplaying game of the May 1942 Soviet Offensive followed by the
highly successful German reposte. '98
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ONE SMALL STEP COMP EDGE (ONECE) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
HATFIELDS & MCCOYS / WRESTLING #13 n $5.00 due 98/ 3 ?
Two games: H&M is a humorous, tactical level game of the legendary
hillbilly feud. Main Event Wrestling is a small little card game
of, well, wrestling. '98
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PINNACLE ENTERTNMNT GROUP (Pinnac) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
DEADLANDS: GREAT RAIL WARS REINFORCMNTS n $7.00 due 98/ 3
Troop cards & errata for this unique miniatures-oriented RPG of the
race to build RRs in a semi-fictional land paralleling the US West.
'97
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SAGARIAN (Sag) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
SAGARIAN Y $21.00 due 98/ 4
Simple but entertaining game of strategy, knowledge & luck. One page
of rules, for 4+ players and suited to team play. Mensa game of the
year. '97
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SILLYSPACE CORPORATION (Silly) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
BELLS OF WAR Y $35.00 due 98/ 4 ?
Axis & Allies-style game of WW2 in Europe w/ plastic pieces & 3
levels of rules complexity from simple to complex. '98
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SIMULATIONS WORKSHOP, INC (SimWor) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
CUBA LIBRE! zl $14.00 due 98/ 3?
Game of the US-inspired Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba, 1961.
R.Moorehead'98
PANZERS AT THE PYRAMIDS zl $11.00 due 98/ 3?
Rommel breaks thru at El Alamein to the Nile Delta. R.Moorehead'98
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STEVE JACKSON GAMES (SJG) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
KNIGHTMARE CHESS II SC $11.00 due 98/ 4
New game -- different from KC 2nd. Includes 78 cards and is a
stand-alone game (that *may* also be useable w/ KC 2nd?). '98
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SLIFE OF LIFE (SLI) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
CULTIVATION POT GROWING BOARDGAME LB* $28.00 due 98/ 4
'Marijuana Monopoly': He who dies with the most pot wins. 2-4
players take the role of Canadian (or CA or OR...) pot growers by
setting up an indoor or outdoor farm, chart your yield, protect it
from varments like deer & cops, and other players. Highly detailed
so you might learn something useful... '98
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SIMTAC, INC. (STI) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
BLACK CROSS, BLUE SKY MINI RULES n $14.00 due 98/ 5
Revised rules set for the earlier Squadrons. Includes rules for
Poland, France & the Btl of Britain. Revised & updated. '97
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TIMBUKTU (Timbuk) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
WADJET ARCHEOLOGY BOARDGAME Y $45.00 due 98/ 4
Sophisticated family game with high quality components focused on
the discovery of King Tut's tomb in 1923. Lots of Egyptian
symbology, including the Wadjet, a cobra goddess that guards the
grave. '98
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TIMJIM GAMES (PRISM GMS) (TimJim) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
2038: TYCOONS OF THE ASTEROID BELT BC $14.00 due 98/ 5
EXPSN
Expansion kit for 2038 adding 2 new corporations, a variant start, &
additional ore counters & money. '97
REIGN OF TERROR BC $33.25 due 98/ 6 ??
Bloody good game for 4-7 players who manipulate historical factions
trying to gain control of the provisional government. Mobs, armies,
money, printers, generals, etc. Modestly complex. '97
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UDO GREBE GAME DESIGN CO. (UGG) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
EMPIRES OF APOCALYPSE: MORSECODE Y $56.00 due 98/ 3 ?
First of a planned series of mating Op-Strategic lvl WW2 games.
This one covers the West Front from 1940-45. One map but 1700
counters. Suitable for 1-5 players. Corp lvl w/ monthly turns.
U.Grebe'98
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VAE VICTUS MAGAZINE (VaeVic) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
EBRO, BATTLE OF THE... BC $62.00 due 98/ 3 ?
Huge 1400 counter, 4 (sml) map game of one watershed in the Spanish
Civil War, 1938, as the Nationalist counterattacked the Republicans
before Catalonia. Co/btln lvl. Graphics said to be professional but
not outstanding. '98
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WARFROG GAMES (WarFro) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
LORDS OF CREATION BC $24.50 due 98/ 4 ?
2-5 players create a world, then fight to populated it with their
own worshippers. Terrain created with tiles ala Settlers. Fast
playing. '98
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WEST END GAMES (WEG) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
KINGS & WIZARDS & DRAGONS...& THINGS BC $24.50 due 98/ 4
2-4 players take role of minor nobles seeking to gain notoriety &
become king. They do so by scrounging incoming, assembling an army
of creatures & hereos, building castles, etc. Played with a map of
48 hex tiles.
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WINNING MOVES (WinMov) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
MILLE BORNES: AUTO RACING CARD GAME SB $7.50 due 98/ 4
Reprint of this simple, very fun game of auto racing. Quick playing
& suitable to all ages. '98
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WIZARDS OF THE COAST (Wizard) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
GUILLOTINE CARD GAME SB $8.00 due 98/ 4
Small, rather macabre, non-collectable card game of the French Rev.
Players try to collect the most points by cutting off the heads of
nobles & scoring varying amounts. For 2-5 players who enjoy wanton,
needless violence (and whose TVs are broken). '98
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XTR: COMMAND MAGAZINE (XTRCmd) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
TOMORROW THE WORLD, 2ND #48 n $23.80 due 98/ 4
Revision of the popular alternate history game previously published
by WWW by the same designer. T.Bomba'98
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PC SOFTWARE & HRDW (ORIG) (_Sftwr) (541) 756-4711 10am-9pm PST
TAC OPS 98 [PC/MAC CD-ROM] SB $45.00 due 98/ 3 ?
Computer simulation of 20th century low level tactical command, with
an emphasis on logistical planning for all the weapon systems
utilized. '98
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