Thursday, October 25, 2007
Ganesha Games to attend Lucca Comics & Games 2007
Ganesha Games will be attending the Lucca Comics & Games convention in Lucca, Italy, on November 3rd (Saturday). We'll be at the Arima stand (arima.it is the Italian e-tailer that sells our Song of Blades and Heroes rules) so if you attend this huge con (85000 visits last year) be sure to visit us for a game. Painted and unpainted 15mm minis for Song of Blades and Heroes will be available.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Skirmisher to Publish 'Quactica' Miniatures Rules
Skirmisher Publishing LLC is pleased to announce that it will be publishing Quactica: Battles for the Soul of Middle Aesopia, a set of miniature wargaming rules by veteran game designer and miniature sculptor Steve Lortz. The rules are currently scheduled for release shortly after the New Year.
Set in a world inhabited by various races of anthropomorphic animals, the Quactica rules tie in with a beautiful line of miniatures scultped by Lortz and produced by Lance & Laser. Some of the compelling races battling for their place in the world of Middle Aesopia include usually-good Ducks, Dwargs, and Mice, and typically bad Porks, Ratmen, and Warthogs (the latter sometimes known as Hogres).
Anyone interested in playtesting the Quactica rules while they are in production -- and receiving thanks for their efforts in the published edition of the book -- should contact the company at littlewars@skirmisher.com.
Set in a world inhabited by various races of anthropomorphic animals, the Quactica rules tie in with a beautiful line of miniatures scultped by Lortz and produced by Lance & Laser. Some of the compelling races battling for their place in the world of Middle Aesopia include usually-good Ducks, Dwargs, and Mice, and typically bad Porks, Ratmen, and Warthogs (the latter sometimes known as Hogres).
Anyone interested in playtesting the Quactica rules while they are in production -- and receiving thanks for their efforts in the published edition of the book -- should contact the company at littlewars@skirmisher.com.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Skirmisher Announces 'Fall Cleaning Sale'
Skirmisher Publishing LLC has announced that it will be conducting a "Fall Cleaning" sale through the first week of October through its eBay store.
During this sale, every item in the Skirmisher inventory will either be substantially reduced in price, accompanied by a variety of free items, or both. Skirmisher is also offering a number of unique and collectible items that can make perfect gifts (for others or oneself).
"We have so many new items coming out over the next few months that we both need to make space in our warehouse and drum up extra revenue for an unprecedented number of printings," said Michael J. Varhola, Skirmisher editor-in-chief and publisher. "This is definitely in the interests of our customers, and that's fine with us; our main goal has always been to get our books and other products into people's hands, and this will help us accomplish that."
Examples of sale specials include:
* Free copies of Skirmisher's H.G. Wells' Little Orc Wars quick-play rules with all sets of the company's Orcs of the Triple Death hand-painted miniatures.
* As a special promotion, copies of Skirmisher's H.G. Wells' Little Orc Wars quick-play rules marked down for a limited time from $2.95 to just $.99.
* Free temporary tattoos designed by artist Matt Beman of Beaumont Miniatures with both print copies of Skirmisher's popular Nuisances d20/OGL parody book and the Nuisances: Director's Cut PDF.
* Up to 60% off cover price on starting bids for signed, collectible copies of Skirmisher d20 books, including its popular Experts v.3.5, Warriors, and Tests of Skill.
* A collectible, insulated Gen Con mug signed by d20 author Perry Frix.
* And much more, all at Skirmisher's eBay store!
During this sale, every item in the Skirmisher inventory will either be substantially reduced in price, accompanied by a variety of free items, or both. Skirmisher is also offering a number of unique and collectible items that can make perfect gifts (for others or oneself).
"We have so many new items coming out over the next few months that we both need to make space in our warehouse and drum up extra revenue for an unprecedented number of printings," said Michael J. Varhola, Skirmisher editor-in-chief and publisher. "This is definitely in the interests of our customers, and that's fine with us; our main goal has always been to get our books and other products into people's hands, and this will help us accomplish that."
Examples of sale specials include:
* Free copies of Skirmisher's H.G. Wells' Little Orc Wars quick-play rules with all sets of the company's Orcs of the Triple Death hand-painted miniatures.
* As a special promotion, copies of Skirmisher's H.G. Wells' Little Orc Wars quick-play rules marked down for a limited time from $2.95 to just $.99.
* Free temporary tattoos designed by artist Matt Beman of Beaumont Miniatures with both print copies of Skirmisher's popular Nuisances d20/OGL parody book and the Nuisances: Director's Cut PDF.
* Up to 60% off cover price on starting bids for signed, collectible copies of Skirmisher d20 books, including its popular Experts v.3.5, Warriors, and Tests of Skill.
* A collectible, insulated Gen Con mug signed by d20 author Perry Frix.
* And much more, all at Skirmisher's eBay store!
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Enjoy Space Exploration at the edge of our solar system!
Inner City Games Designs announces the October 15th release of Exploring the Depths of Uranus.Inner City Games Designs, makers of an entire line of hilarious micro-games including, Lemmings In Space, Crouching Hamster, Hidden Translation, Brunch at the Coliseum, and Who’s Your Daddy? is back at it again this October with their newest micro-board game, Exploring the Depths of Uranus. This new resource management board game is their most extravagant micro-game project to date, and the company has high hopes that it will touch a chord with fans of both strategy board games, and fans of their humor products.
”We do our best to put solid games behind the jokes,” remarked Chris Clark, owner of Inner City Games Designs, “ and Exploring the Depths of Uranus is no exception. There’s a great space exploration game hidden behind the obvious humor, with solid replay value and a lot of goodies for players. This particular game comes with 24 plastic pieces, two game boards, score pads, and our standard cardstock counters and comically illustrated rule book. This one is packed.”
Exploring the Depths of Uranus was played as an open demonstration at Gen Con Indianapolis, and the results were promising.
“We sold out of our prototype copies by Saturday morning, although we frankly had not brought them to the con for sale; they were intended as viewing copies only. The demos spread the word like wildfire, and we just had to let them go – the fans come first,” explained Clark. “It truly is an addictive game.”
Exploring the Depths of Uranus is a resource management board game where each player heads up an expedition to the distant planet of Uranus in search of rare ores and ancient (and valuable) artifacts from an alien civilization. Competition is fierce as players compete for sponsorships back on earth, and claim sites beneath the surface of the frozen planet. Supplies are scarce, and backstabbing the other explorers a common method of ensuring victory.
Exploring the Depths of Uranus is designed for play by 2-8 players, and comes with everything you need to play aside from a few pencils. It is Inner City Games Designs 25th micro-game, and is being released under stock number: ICG7324, with an MSRP of $7.95. It will be available through Blackhawk Hobby Distributors, Centurion Hobby Distributors, New Century Distribution, and other game distributors on October 15th, 2007.
Inner City Games Designs is based in northern Illinois, and has been creating unusual and humorous games since 1982. They are best known for their micro-games, Fuzzy Heroes (tm) miniatures games, the Playin’ in the Streets(tm) role playing game, and the Wolfmoon Adventure modules co-written with Gary Gygax. You can find out more about Inner City Games Designs at http://www.fuzzyheroes.com/
Media contact: Christopher Clark, owner and Production Manager of Inner City Games Designs,
FUZHero@aol.com
”We do our best to put solid games behind the jokes,” remarked Chris Clark, owner of Inner City Games Designs, “ and Exploring the Depths of Uranus is no exception. There’s a great space exploration game hidden behind the obvious humor, with solid replay value and a lot of goodies for players. This particular game comes with 24 plastic pieces, two game boards, score pads, and our standard cardstock counters and comically illustrated rule book. This one is packed.”
Exploring the Depths of Uranus was played as an open demonstration at Gen Con Indianapolis, and the results were promising.
“We sold out of our prototype copies by Saturday morning, although we frankly had not brought them to the con for sale; they were intended as viewing copies only. The demos spread the word like wildfire, and we just had to let them go – the fans come first,” explained Clark. “It truly is an addictive game.”
Exploring the Depths of Uranus is a resource management board game where each player heads up an expedition to the distant planet of Uranus in search of rare ores and ancient (and valuable) artifacts from an alien civilization. Competition is fierce as players compete for sponsorships back on earth, and claim sites beneath the surface of the frozen planet. Supplies are scarce, and backstabbing the other explorers a common method of ensuring victory.
Exploring the Depths of Uranus is designed for play by 2-8 players, and comes with everything you need to play aside from a few pencils. It is Inner City Games Designs 25th micro-game, and is being released under stock number: ICG7324, with an MSRP of $7.95. It will be available through Blackhawk Hobby Distributors, Centurion Hobby Distributors, New Century Distribution, and other game distributors on October 15th, 2007.
Inner City Games Designs is based in northern Illinois, and has been creating unusual and humorous games since 1982. They are best known for their micro-games, Fuzzy Heroes (tm) miniatures games, the Playin’ in the Streets(tm) role playing game, and the Wolfmoon Adventure modules co-written with Gary Gygax. You can find out more about Inner City Games Designs at http://www.fuzzyheroes.com/
Media contact: Christopher Clark, owner and Production Manager of Inner City Games Designs,
FUZHero@aol.com
Monday, September 3, 2007
Skirmisher Launches Online Forum
Skirmisher Publishing LLC is proud to announce the launch of a new online Forum! Readers can access it from the Skirmisher homepage at http://www.skirmisher.com by clicking on "Skirmisher Publishing LLC's Online Forum" near the top of the page, or visit it directly by going to http://www.skirmisher.com/forum.
Anyone is welcome to register, become a member of the Skirmisher community, and discuss any aspect of its books, miniatures, other products, and the games they support — often with the authors, artists, and developers who have created or contributed to them.
Dedicated sections within the Forum include ones devoted to:
* Skirmisher's wildly popular Nuisances OGL/d20 parody book;
* Its H.G. Wells historic reprints and rules inspired by them, including the H.G. Wells' Little Orc Wars miniatures warfare rules;
* d20 material in general and Skirmisher's Experts, Warriors, and Tests of Skill books in particular; and
* The Cthulhu Live 3rd Edition live-action horror role-playing game;
* The Control self-standing conspiracy RPG.
"Many of our customers have been asking for something like this for a couple of years now," says Michael J. Varhola, Skirmisher's publisher and editor-in-chief. "While we did not really have the resources to do it right before, however, we now have a talented, technically-oriented staff capable of launching and supporting a high-quality, interactive Forum that can be a really useful tool for our readers."
Check out Skirmisher's Forum at http://www.skirmisher.com/forum — and feel free to start posting to it right away!
Anyone is welcome to register, become a member of the Skirmisher community, and discuss any aspect of its books, miniatures, other products, and the games they support — often with the authors, artists, and developers who have created or contributed to them.
Dedicated sections within the Forum include ones devoted to:
* Skirmisher's wildly popular Nuisances OGL/d20 parody book;
* Its H.G. Wells historic reprints and rules inspired by them, including the H.G. Wells' Little Orc Wars miniatures warfare rules;
* d20 material in general and Skirmisher's Experts, Warriors, and Tests of Skill books in particular; and
* The Cthulhu Live 3rd Edition live-action horror role-playing game;
* The Control self-standing conspiracy RPG.
"Many of our customers have been asking for something like this for a couple of years now," says Michael J. Varhola, Skirmisher's publisher and editor-in-chief. "While we did not really have the resources to do it right before, however, we now have a talented, technically-oriented staff capable of launching and supporting a high-quality, interactive Forum that can be a really useful tool for our readers."
Check out Skirmisher's Forum at http://www.skirmisher.com/forum — and feel free to start posting to it right away!
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Song of Gold and Darkness available from Ganesha Games
Treasure and danger await in the depths of the Earth. Will you dare enter the Dungeon?
Song of Gold and Darkness is the first expansion for the popular Song of Blades and Heroes tabletop fantasy skirmish rules.
It includes complete rules for dungeon adventuring such as:
Rules clarifications and expansions;
11 new Terrain types;
18 new Special rules for your models;
four new warband advances;
Necromancers, Sorcerers and Summoners;
rules for treasure, climbing, bashing down doors, lock picking, traps, light and darkness, movement and combat;
potions, magic clothes, magic weapons and jewelry;
four dungeon scenarios;
guidelines for solo dungeons;
rosters for 156 new monsters and warriors, including Dark Dwarves, Dark Elves, Hobgoblins, Snakemen, Giants, Angels, Demons, Were Creatures, and classic dungeon dwellers such as Brain Devourers, Eye Monsters and Gargoyles.
PDF available for $8.00 USD from http://ganeshagames.blogspot.com
Printed book available here.
Sunday, August 26, 2007
song of blades and heroes available from Ganesha Games
Recruit your fantasy warriors and fight!
Song of Blades and Heroes is a fast-play, skirmish-level fantasy miniature system for two or more players. The rules are simple, fast, and above all, fun.
- EASY:
- simple and easy-to-understand rules that you learn in just one game;
- EASY MEASURING:
- no counting inches or centimeters. SBH uses three measuring sticks to measure all distances and ranges;
- FAST:
- A game lasts 30-45 minutes. Play a mini campaign in a single evening;
- INEXPENSIVE:
- 5-10 models per player are needed;
- CONVENIENT:
- the game needs little space - a 60x60cm play area is enough. Bring all your armies in a shoe box!
- MULTI-SCALE:
- play with any single-based fantasy miniature, in any scale;
- HEX-FRIENDLY:
- play on hexgrids if you prefer;
- NO WEIRD DICE:
- SBH uses standard six-sided dice only;
- READY TO PLAY:
- stats for 180+ monsters and heroes are included, and you can create your own!
- NO BOOK-KEEPING:
- SBH is an action-point system that requires no book-keeping and always keeps players on their toes;
- HIGH SOLO PLAYABILITY:
- the SBH mechanics work well in solo play;
- CAMPAIGN:
- with campaign rules, your warband grows more powerful after every battle;
Six basic scenarios included.
SBH is the first of a line of games designed to be quick, inexpensive and requiring very little space.
A companion set, Song of Gold and Darkness (Dungeon rules) will be out at the end of August.
Skirmish packs of 15mm fantasy miniatures are available from Splintered Light Miniatures. Every skirmish pack (Kobolds, Bugbears, Skeletons, Lion-Men, etc.) has enough models to build a large warband.
Written and illustrated by Andrea Sfiligoi, published by Ganesha Games. See http://ganeshagames.blogspot.com for details and orders
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