Week of 2/16/20 - The Compleat Strategist

Week of 2/16/20

Welcome to the weekly round-up of what's come in recently and what's new and currently available at The Compleat Strategist

NEW IN TABLETOP GAMES / CARD GAMES  / BOARD GAMES

Stellar

RENEGADE GAMES STUDIOS

Space! For millennia, humans have marveled at the cosmos. Modern astronomy gives us valuable insight about what’s happening in the universe, but there is still asense of wonder to be had in looking up at the expanse above us. In Stellar, you are stargazers, calibrating your telescopes to bring into view celestial objects of various types; planets, moons, asteroids, interstellar clouds, black holes,even satellites, as you create a beautiful display of the night sky!

 

Time Chase

RENEGADE GAMES STUDIOS

You’ve done it! You’ve cracked the code to unlock time travel! Your breakthrough invention has the potential to revolutionize the world as we know it, and undoubtedly your genius will be celebrated across the globe. However, it appears that some of your scientific colleagues within the laboratory are trying to use your invention to travel back in time and take the credit for themselves. You must stop them and claim your rightful place in history! Time Chase is a trick-taking game with a twist you are allowed to travel back in time to previous tricks, known as events, and change their outcome. The first player to control three events in the timeline wins!

 

Gloomy Graves

RENEGADE GAMES STUDIOS

Can you bury the competition? In Gloomy Graves, you work as a gravedigger in a dark fantasy world where epic battles rage continuously. The corpses of pixies, goblins, unicorns, cyclops, and dragons have begun to pile up, so you’ve got your work cut out for you...Keep the place organized, as you bury corpses in different areas of the graveyard, or its your own grave you’ll be digging!

 

KNOW

Ravensburger

The always-up-to-date quiz game that can work with Google Assistant

 

The Quest for El Dorado

RAVENSBURGER

Will you dare search for the golden city? Assemble your expedition and lead it through the jungles of South America in The Quest for El Dorado, a deck-building game of perilous paths and rewarding riches! But, you’ll need a good plan, expert explorers, and the right equipment. Will you choose the scout, the photographer, or the prop plane? It’s up to you to find the best route through the wilderness to win the race to El Dorado!

 

The Quest for El Dorado: The Golden Temples Expansion

RAVENSBURGER

You did it! You have reached El Dorado, the legendary city of gold.As you will soon find out, this is only the beginning of a muchgrander adventure. Whose expedition will be the first to discover the three mythical gemstones that, according to legend, unlock the gates to boundless treasure? This sequel to Spiel des Jahres-nominated adventure sagaThe Quest for El Dorado leads you deep into the city of gold.For a truly epic gaming experience, combine The Quest forEl Dorado or both The Quest for El Dorado and The Quest for El Dorado: Heroes & Hexes.

 

The Quest for El Dorado, Heroes and Hexes Expansion

RAVENSBURGER

Are you ready to embark on a new journey to El Dorado, the City of Gold? This time you will encounter even more perils on your paths. Hire intrepid heroes to accompany you on your expedition and help you battle the demons of the darkest jungle! New terrains and new challenges await!

 

Las Vegas Royale 20th Anniversary Edition (Alea)

RAVENSBURGER

Roll for luck in the famous glitzy world of Las Vegas. Visit casinos, roll your dice, and win some cash ... or risk it and go home empty-handed. `Las Vegas Royale` includes the classic game with new and exciting game options to keep you playing! Easy-to-learn with varying ways to play, this engaging dice game is highly replayable and approachable for all levels of game experience. Contents 1 dice arena, 6 casinos, 8 double-sided boards, 51 dice, 20 chips, 15 tokens, 90 money cards, instructions

 

The Big Book of Madness: The Vth Element

IELLO

The Big Book of Madness: The Vth Element is an expansion for The Big Book of Madness base game. Your goal remains the same: you must close the book before succumbing to madness. But will you be able to handle the new Dark Matter and Phobias?

 

Jenga: Fortnite Game

HASBRO

Inspired by the Fortnite video game, the Jenga: Fortnite Edition game has players storming their Fortnite character up the tower, aiming to be the first one to get to the top. But watch out if the tower falls on a player’s turn, they’ll crash out of the game. Spin the spinner to find out what the next move is: How many layers to climb, and which type of blocks to stack. It’s a battle to the top as players move their own pegs up and their opponents` pegs down, all while trying not to make the tower crash. It’s a great gaming experience for fans of Fortnite and Jenga alike!

 

 

NEW IN ROLEPLAYING GAMES

 

Afterlife: Wandering Souls RPG

Afterlife: Wandering Souls is a macabre fantasy game set in surreal plane known as the Tenebris. You take on the role of a Wanderer - someone who died, but didn’t end up in Heaven, Hell, or any other traditional afterlife. Devoid of any memories of your life on earth, you find yourself in an endless desert filled with gateways. Search different planes of existence for clues of your former life - or a semblance of one. Along the way you’ll encounter strange inhabitants, alien cultures, and other humans who’ve lost all hope and are bent on destroying you.

 

Familiars of Terra RPG

Familiars of Terra is a tabletop roleplay game set in Terra, a fantasy world in which every person has an animal familiar. As a heroic Seeker you travel the lands with your familiar healing the devastation of a war which left nations scarred and people scattered. Be a beacon of hope ushering in a new era for Terra. Help restore the land to its former beauty, bond with your familiar and discover your joined destiny, become a hero people will sing about for years to come!

 

SPIRE: The City Must Fall

You are a dark elf. Your home, the towering city of Spire, was occupied by the high elves two hundred years ago. Now, you have joined a secret organization known as the Ministry, a paramilitary cult with a single aim - to overthrow the cruel high elves and restore the drow as the rightful rulers of the city.

 

Legend of the Five Rings RPG: Path of Waves Hardcover

This 256-page setting guide takes you to the forgotten heart of the Emerald Empire where masterless ronin, foreign gaijin, and others who dont fit neatly into the grand design of the divine hierarchy struggle in tales of camaraderie, redemption, and revenge.

 

Legend of the Five Rings RPG: Sins of Regret

Escape the ghosts of the past in the Sins of Regret adventure for the Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying Game!

 

Traveller RPG: Reach Adventure 6 - Exodus

The Travellers are hired to transport hundreds of freed human slaves from a former world of the Glorious Empire to sanctuary. A beneficent Aslan clan lord has lent them a ship for the job. There is just one catch they must go no farther than six parsecs. To make matters worse, they are being hunted by forces who desperately want to prevent them from reaching their goal. With a vulnerable and poorly armed ship, the Travellers must use their wits to deliver the refugees to safety. Success could trigger a mass exodus of humans from Aslan space. Failure might spell their doom.

MINIATURES AND MINIATURES GAMES

HP Lovecraft’s Cthulhu

Dungeons & Dragons Fantasy Miniatures: Icons of the Realms Spell Effects Mighty Conjurations


WIZKIDS/NECA
There is magic in the air and spells are brewing! Spell assistance has arrived to help you on your greatest adventure yet with the latest addition to the D&D Icons of the Realms product line. This new collection of pre-painted fantasy miniatures is sure to bring life to the tabletop or make a great collectible for your collection. Add spells to your world today with the D&D Icons of theRealms: Spell Effects: Mighty Conjurations.

Dungeons & Dragons Fantasy Miniatures: Icons of the Realms Spell Effects Halaste'`s Tumultuous Templates


WIZKIDS/NECA
There is magic in the air and spells are brewing! Spell assistance has arrived to help you on your greatest adventure yet with the latest addition to the D&D Icons of the Realms product line. This new collection of pre-painted fantasy templates is a great way to check the effective area of spells on your tabletop! Add spell templates to your table today with the D&D Icons of the Realms: Spell Effects: Halaster's Tumultuous Templates.

Marvel: Crisis Protocol - Thor and Valkyrie Character Pack

Thor, Prince of Asgard, son of Odin the All-Father, wields the mighty hammer Mjolnir, which grants him command over lightning and storms. The fierce warrior Valkyrie is leader of the legendary Asgardian Valkyrior, Odins personal unit of shield-maidens.

Marvel: Crisis Protocol - Loki and Hela Character Pack

Adopted son of Odin and half-brother to Thor, Loki Laufeyson has long coveted the throne of Asgard. As the daughter of Loki and the Asgardian Goddess of Death, Hela rules over the realms of Hel and Niffelheim, holding sway over the souls of all deceased Asgardians.

Marvel: Crisis Protocol - Vision and Winter Soldier Character Pack

Originally created by Ultron to destroy the Avengers, the android known as Vision turned against his creator and joined Earths Mightiest Heroes. James Buchanan Bucky Barnes fought alongside Captain America during World War II, before seemingly meeting his demise while on a mission.

Marvel: Crisis Protocol - NYC Commercial Truck Terrain Pack

This pack includes parts to build either a Garbage Truck, perfect for cleaning up after a super powered rumble, or a Chemical Truck, sure to be filled to the brim with some kind of dangerous industrial agents.

Marvel Champions LCG: 1-4 Player Game Mat

Marvel Champions LCG: Spider-Man Game Mat

Marvel Champions LCG: She-Hulk Game Mat

Marvel Champions LCG: Black Panther Game Mat

Marvel Champions LCG: Iron Man Game Mat

Marvel Champions LCG: Captain Marvel Game Mat

 

DICE, ACCESSORIES, AND DICE GAMES

Dice Bag: Lich

What should you do if you have too many dice? (Well, thats silly, because you can NEVER have too many dice!) But what you COULD do is pick up this dicebag! This striking (and roomy) fantasy-themed dice bag will help you keep all those treasures right at your fingertips. The drawstring bag is made of blue fabric, lined with black satin, and holds more than 100 assorted dice! This lich-adorned 6in x 9in bag will be a valuable addition to your next game day, no matter where you play!

Dice Bag: Dice Dragon

If you know gamers, you know they love their dice. And because they love their dice, they love cool bags to carry their dice in. The Dice Dragon Dice Bag shows a dragon who is just as much of a dice hoarder. The Lar deSouza art will appeal to every gamer and the sturdy fabric bag holds over 100 dice... that should be enough for even the most avid collector!

Lab Dice 3 Gemini: Poly Luminary Copper/Turquoise/White (7)

Lab Dice 3 Gemini: Poly Mint Green/White/Orange (7)

Lab Dice 3 Gemini: Poly Orange/Purple/White (7)

Lab Dice 3 Gemini: Poly Red/White/Blue (7)

Lab Dice 3 Gemini: Poly Luminary Gel Green/Pink/Blue (7)

Lab Dice 3 Gemini: Poly Red/Yellow/Gold (7)

Pearl Resin 16mm Poly Dice Set : Teal /Copper Numbers (7)

Pearl Resin 16mm Poly Dice Set : Pink /Copper Numbers (7)

Pearl Resin 16mm Poly Dice Set: Royal Blue/Gold Numbers (7)

Pearl Resin 16mm Poly Dice Set: Gradient Purple/Teal/White Numbers (7)

Pearl Resin 16mm Poly Dice Set: Sea Foam/Green Numbers (7)

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