Kickstarter; Wargods of Olympus - Oracle of Delphi Unlocked

The Oracle of Delphi actually unlocked late last week but I was waiting to see if they would post some concept art for the Athenians. And the Croc came through and did just that. I really like the very distinctive look of the Athenians. Its actually get quite hard to decide which faction I should think about buying in to. I realize that the helmets are not historically accurate but it is a fantasy game and it makes them easy to tell apart from the other factions already presented.  If you haven't checked this kickstarter out yet or are ready to dive in then head on over here: Wargods of Olympus

Here is the concept art that was posted for the Oracle and the Athenians:

Give away on the C&Sn3 Blog

This may not appeal to a lot of my gaming followers, but if you are interested in model railroading Darel Leedy, author of the C&Sn3 blog (I love this title, very subtle, everything you need to know about this blog in 5 characters) is having a little give away. He has some neat books along with N scale, HO scale and S scale kits and equipment (I don't see any O scale love though). So if you have a genuine interest in some sweet model railroad loot head on over and take a look.

Personally I think Roper has issued a get rid of it or I'll chew it up ultimatum, although it looks like he has been bribed with rawhide for the time being.

So head on over to Darel's blog and take a look: http://coloradosouthern.blogspot.de/2013/06/independence-day-giveaway.html

The Game of "Clue"; Deluxe Bookshelf Edition

I think the various bookshelf editions of "Clue" have been the hardest ones to track down. I'm still missing at least one at this point and perhaps two. This one maybe my favorite bookshelf version, I love the modern art take on the back of the board. This is still what I would consider a standard edition of "Clue" nothing really new, pre-painted character pawns and pewter weapons in an even smaller box. The smallest one yet for a full size game of clue.

The Front Cover

The Back Cover

The inside, the board has been taken out

The board, at this point still shrinkwrapped!

The front of the board

The back of the board. One of the few boards that does have anything printed on the back.

The Character Cards, Col Mustard is a bit washed out.

The room cards.

The Weapon Cards

The Weapon Tokens

The Charcter pawns

Dice!

Rules, Detective Notes and the File

Kickstarter; Wargods of Olympus - Dionysus Unlocked

The Wargods of Olympus Kickstarter clicked over the $60,000 mark late last night which unlikes the Demigod of Dionysus. Along with that little event they are also showing off the "green" of the demigod of Ares. With Ares completed that means that all of the original eight Demigods are ready for casting. Dionysus is now going to be added for "free" to the various levels including the x8 painter level so you will be getting 9 minis at that level now. So its started to look like a good deal if you are only interested in getting the Demigods. They are also allowing you to add a number of the tournament only miniatures as part of the kickstarter which could finally bring me in just for the Sebeki mini that I missed. I have most of the others already.

So why don't you head on over and sign up for some minis: Wargods of Olympus

The Game of "Clue" Simpsons "Tin" Edition

I got home late this evening so instead of heading down to paint I decided it would be easier to take pictures of another "Clue" game that is in my room. So next up is the Simpsons Clue game. This particular Simpsons edition comes in a metal tin. The tins are neat but I think I prefer boxes in the end. The tins don't stack well and seem to dent pretty easy. Prior to the Simpsons edition there had been a Limited Edition, and an Anniversary Edition published in the tins. I'll have to check publication dates but I'm fairly certain this one was published before the Disney Haunted Mansion tin and there are a couple of others that have been published in tins since this one.

The rules are the standard Clue rules which some subtle alterations. It takes place in Mr Burns' mansion and of course we are trying to figure out who shot Mr Burns. Homer is Mr Green, Marge is Mrs Peacock, Krusty the Clown stands in as Col Mustard, Lisa plays the sultry Miss Scarlet, Bart is Prof Plum and the oddest choice is Smythers as Mrs White, the maid. The rooms are all nods to the series and my personal favorite is the Android's Dungeon.