The “Print and Play” version of the Frontline General: Italian Campaign Introduction are now online and available for download.

From their announcement:

I am very pleased to announce that the entire print & play version of the first game in the Frontline General System is now online, Frontline General: Italian Campaign Introduction. All files and a PDF of Printing Tips are located in the Game Files section of the website.

Download the Game.
I invite you to download and preview the full game before either buying the high-quality production version or tackling a print run yourself. As far as print & play games are concerned, this is considered a ‘monster’. If you do choose to print the game- I’ve included a PDF of printing tips on the site including suggested media for each component, quantities required, and general information. Our main goal is to have players try out the Frontline General system. I am confident enough in the system to offer the first full introductory game as a print & play in parallel with our production version. If you enjoy the print & play game, I encourage you to consider purchasing a pro-printed version for its high production value including plastic-backed die cut Unit Markers, professionally printed Cards, included extras such as Ultra-Pro Card sleeves, dice, and a box- and also simply because this supports what I do and the years of work that have gone into this game.

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Fantasy Flight Games have posted a new Tannhäuser scenario: Separation Anxieties.

From their website:

The Union has intercepted transmissions detailing the Reich’s new technological break through, intended to prevent the Blutsturm agent from jumping into the Infernal Worlds. Unfortunately, if put into effect, this same technology will allow the Reich to pull things out of the Infernal Worlds as well. An elite squad has been dispatched to prevent this device from being constructed.

Victoria Lamb has sent along several updates regarding her Labyrintus fantasy adventure game.

From her announcement:

Here it is finally, the next Labyrintus update. My first task is to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone who has expressed interest and support for this game. Especially to those who have written to me with their contributions, critiques, thoughts and feedback and to those who have taken the time to sit down and play. Labyrintus still has a long journey ahead but it is slowly coming together thanks to the enthusiasm shown by the gaming community. Please keep letting me know what you like and don’t like and help bring Labyrintus to its full potential.

Labyrintus at Essen Spiel
I am very excited that I will be travelling to Europe in October and attending Essen Spiel. I will be showing Labyrintus as a demo game in the Author’s Workshop. It will be quite a baptism of fire for myself and the game. If you are able to attend please come and say hello or even join me for a game. I will also be doing some miniature painting demonstration at the Kraken Editions booth. After Spiel I will be spending some time in Germany and the UK.

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Days of Wonder have announced a new expansion for Memoir ‘44 that will bring the British and North African theatre into the game.

From their announcement:

Days of Wonder continues to extend the Memoir ‘44 game system with the announcement today of the new Mediterranean Theater expansion. This expansion introduces British army figures and British and Italian army rules to the Memoir ‘44 game system, as well as a whole new class of Special Weapon Assets embedded in infantry units.

The Mediterranean Theater expansion features 75 new figures including 42 British Infantry, 24 Crusader Tanks, six 25 pounder guns and 3 anti-tank Special Weapon Assets. Also included are 8 new historical scenarios in North Africa, 44 new double-sided terrain tiles, new obstacles, markers and Special-Forces badges.

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The Frontline General website has been updated with a new rules document and scenario for the WWII campaign system.

From their website:

Site Updated to add Comprehensive Rules and Foggia Scenario! Look for the rest of the FG:ICI Print and Play components coming soon.

Fantasy Flight Games have posted an FAQ explaining the impact of their acquisition of BattleLore as well as their plans for the title.

Fantasy Flight Games have posted the five finalists in their Tide of Iron: Introductory Scenario Competition.

From their website:

Here they are, the top 5 scenarios for Tide of Iron. Now it is up to you. Play through each scenario, and choose which of the five is the best. Email your choice and a small paragraph on why you think it is the best to JR Godwin. All votes must be in no later than September 12th.

Fantasy Flight Games have posted a PDF version of a new map for use with Tannhäuser.

From their website:

As the Reich accumulates power and resources, the Union is constantly trying to eliminate vital materials. First to go is the fuel that powers their vehicles and tanks. Take the fight to the enemy with this new map.

Asmodee have posted details, in French, of the first expansion for the Okko board game. The expansion focuses on the Yakuza.

Days of Wonder have announced the sale of their BattleLore system to Fantasy Flight Games.

From their website:

Days of Wonder has announced an agreement to sell the BattleLore Game System to Fantasy Flight Games. You can read the announcement on our Press Releases Page.

If you have questions concerning the transfer to Fantasy Flight Games, please head to the FAQ on our forum.

We anticipate a large number of questions and/or comments regarding this announcement, so please post your questions directly in the BattleLore forum, not on this blog where threads are much harder to read and maintain.

Fantasy Flight Games have posted the fourth Tannhäuser campaign scenario: Operation: In The Meantime.

From their website:

Strange happenings and odd rumors have forced the Reich to send a squad to investigate; standing in their way are Union forces and the potential of a rogue agent.

Days of Wonder have announced three new expansions for the Memoir’44 and BattleLore board games.

From their announcement:
Days of Wonder, the publisher of top-quality board and card games, today announced the Operation Overlord and “Hedgerow Hell” Overlord BattleMap expansions for Memoir ‘44; and the “Troll Map” Epic Adventure expansion for the BattleLore game system. All three expansions will make their debut this week at the Gen Con gaming convention in Indianapolis.

The Operation Overlord expansion was specifically created to aid setup and enhance the play of multi-player Memoir ‘44 Overlord scenarios Included are: 2 special decks of updated Command cards that provide players with the correct card makeup for Overlord games, 2 punchboards of†Army figure tokens that are used to represent figures from different nations and make it possible to play Overlord with only a single copy of the base game. Also included are 8 Memoir ‘44 dice for the additional players and an updated version of the Overlord Rules.
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Wizards have posted the details for the first tactical turn of their Axis & Allies Guadalcanal Campaign.

From their website:

The votes are in – your strategy has been implemented. The Imperial Navy has been ordered to New Georgia by an overwhelming decision by the Imperial Council (meaning you, the players). The votes were: 4 for Santa Isabel Push, 13 for New Georgia All and much to the dismay of Japanese High Command here at headquarters, 5 votes for Hold it All. The Americans are also going to New Georgia. High Command has been ordered to take the islands. It seems that the potential for making two airfields on the island group out weighed all other options. The votes were: 4 for Take out Santa, 14 for Southern States and only 2 for Combo Platter.

The latest Tannhäuser campaign scenario, Smoke on the Water, has been posted to the Fantasy Flight Games website.

From their website:

The mission is simple. Union forces have obtained egress to Castle Ksiaz. There they will ignite any flammable crates to start the inferno needed to erase any memory of the Castle from our minds. Reich forces have been seen prowling the grounds and will undoubtedly seek to prevent such a thing from occurring.

Fantasy Flight Games have posted details of their upcoming Normandy: Operation Overlord expansion and volume 1 of the Tide of Iron: Designer Series.

Fantasy Flight Games have posted the third scenario of their Tannhäuser Summer Campaign: How to Disappear Completely.

From their website:

The Blutsturm agent the Union troops were after disappeared, but how? She seemed to vanish at will, but didn’t seem to be in full control. The third scenario in the Tannhäuser summer campaign is now online.

Fantasy Flight Games have posted a new scenario for the Tannhäuser board game; Operation Lo.St.

From their website:

Two of the most decorated scientists have gone rogue and created a new chemical they wish to test on the world at large. They have holed up in the basement of an abandoned castle to finish creating the mix. Your team must go in and recover a test sample and the formula so we may create an antidote.

Fantasy Flight Games is having a contest to write a new introductory scenario for their Tide of Iron WWII board game.

From their website:

Some skirmishes last weeks, some last mere moments. Tide of Iron battles have almost always been an hour or more. Now it’s up to you to create an introductory scenario which will last 45 minutes or less.

Fantasy Flight Games have sent along details of the Talisman Upgrade Pack they will be releasing in November. The pack will be available for $19.95 US.

From their announcement:

This Talisman Upgrade Pack allows players who purchased Black Industries’ Talisman 4th Edition to replace its cards and characters with updated components from Fantasy Flight Games’ Talisman Revised 4th Edition, making their game sets compatible with new Talisman expansions.

The Talisman Upgrade Pack is an affordable solution for players who have already purchased Talisman 4th Edition but wish to play future Talisman expansions from Fantasy Flight Games. Included in it are the highly detailed plastic figures for each character, the all new Fate tokens, the updated Adventure Cards, and much more.

Fantasy Flight Games have posted the second Tannhäuser campaign scenario; Wave Of Mutilation.

From their website:

The Blutsturm agent in charge of delivering the artifact to Reich specialists is late… and the Union intends to capitalize on this. Sending in their elite squad, Union forces hope to eliminate the agent and recover the artifact. Failing to recover this, they hope to eliminate all Reich opposition. In this scenario Union forces are met with a grisly discovery.

Collins Epic Wargames have sent along news of their printing and production plans for their Frontline General: Italian Campaign rules as well as information about their attendance at GenCon.

From their announcement:

We are working hard every day to prepare for the debut of Frontline General: Italian Campaign Introduction at Gen Con this August and online. This is an update to let you know where we stand on the upcoming wide release of the game and on the show. There have not been many website updates or any new newsletters, but I assure you, we are hard at work in preparation for the most important event for Collins Epic Wargames- the printing and release of our first game.

We are now having at least 250 copies of the first run of Frontline General: Italian Campaign Introduction professionally printed! 100 of these games will be available for sale at Gen Con this August. Once in stock, the limited remainder will be offered for sale as a first option to subscribers of Frontline General News as of 7/11/08.

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Fantasy Flight Games have posted a new Tannhäuser scenario, Chain of Fools.

From their website:

As the war rages across Europe, small tactical squads are engaged in covert missions to assist their side. Each mission brings them one step closer to turning the tide, but each step is fraught with danger. This is the first of many translated missions to come.

Fantasy Flight Games have posted the first scenario, Work The Angles, in their summer Tannhäuser campaign.

From their website:

After intercepting a transmission from Reich forces, the Union has sent a crack team to prevent delivery of a powerful artifact. Join them in part one of a summer long campaign to prevent the possible usurping of the Kaiser and the President.

Fantasy Flight Games have posted details of the Tide of Iron: Designer Series scenarios that will be released for use with their Tide of Iron board game.

From their website:

Compiled by conflict historian Dana Lombardy (Streets of Stralingrad) and featuring today’s most famous wargame designers, this hard cover collection of scenarios will be an incredible addition to the Tide of Iron base game. The new scenarios will vary from short skirmishes to epic battles with several of the scenarios incorporating elements from the Days of the Fox expansion.

Warm Acre are giving away free miniatures with their PDF version of Hour of Glory.

From their announcement:

As a thanks to Wargames Online for hosting our products for the last 2 years we would like to offer this special deal:

Until Wargaming Online changes over to Wargame Vault, every order of the Hour of Glory game download (US$19.95) from the Wargaming Online website will receive a free pack of miniatures worth £7 free to your door.

This miniature packs contains Major Harris (2 minis), German Commander and three German Stormtroopers. Just make sure you use your correct address when you make your order on the Wargaming Online website and your miniatures will be posted free to anywhere in the world.

We look forward to working with Wargame Vault and all our products will be hosted by them as they take over.

Scale Creep Miniatures are now the official dealer for Warm Acre’s Hour of Glory board game and figures.

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From their announcement:

Scale Creep Miniatures is proud to announce that we have been named WarmAcre’s US dealer for their Hour of Glory boardgame, as well as the associated miniatures range. Prepare to fight the secret war that never was!

Set on the eve of D-day, Hour of Glory takes you into a world of espionage and clandestine warfare. While the Allies prepare to liberate fortress Europe, a small team of spies must investigate reports of an atomic weapon being developed in a Stronghold
deep behind enemy lines.

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Fantasy Flight Games have posted their second Tannhäuser strategy article this time looking at the Union forces in the Tannhäuser board game.

Fantasy Flight Games have posted a new Tannhäuser strategy article focusing on using the Reich’s forces in the board game.

From their website:

In Tannhäuser, the Reich’s forces have a distinct disadvantage at longer ranges, but are deadly up close. JR shows you how to use this to your advantage in Reich Strategy 101.

Warm Acre have announced new miniature set and deals for their Hour of Glory WWII board game.

From their announcement:

At Warm Acre, we have just updated the shop pages with some new miniatures and some revised money-saving sets and even a postage-free deal.

Hour of Glory Game & Miniatures Set

The boxed game and all the miniatures you need to play Hour of Glory. Includes full boxed game and 23 x 28mm scale WWII miniatures.

UK: £50.00 (save £5.00)
Europe: €62.50 save €6.30)
USA: $100.00 US (save $10.00 US)
Rest of The World: $100.00 US (save $10.00 US)

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Collins Epic Wargames have sent along more details of their GenCon presence as well as information about their free Italian Campaign Introduction download that will be available soon.

From their announcement:

Frontline General Beta “Italian Campaign Introduction” will be released via the web for FREE DOWNLOAD (Print & Play). This release will be concurrent with our attendance at Gen Con, Indianapolis, 20008, where 100 boxed versions of the game will be available for sale- fully printed and ready to play.

More Information on the Italian Introduction
The introductory version of Frontline General is considered a ‘condensed’ intro to the full Italian Campaign- which will be released thereafter. This version will include all of the ‘core rules’ necessary to play the game at the Operational Scale and at the Tactical Scale using the optional Tactical Scale Combat Rules for decisive miniatures Battles. The game will include several ways to play including ‘Team Play Command’ mentioned in the August 2007 Issue of Frontline General News, which allows teams of up to five players per country. Components will include a sampling of US and German Unit Cards, Unit Markers, Counters, Game Currency, Event Cards, Command Cards, Rules on PDF, and an 8-1/2 x 11 portion of the full Italian Campaign Map.

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