Thread by @GailSimone

Guys.

You guys.

YOU GUYS!

It's a new episode of the beloved (by me) thread, #TableTopGails!

Featuring weird jokes and stories and games I haven't played yet that we can OGLE!

HOORAY! Plus a cute story at the end!

Join you, won't us?

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Today we gots games from some awesome publishers, including @TheOpGames, @PortalGamesUS @trzewik, @skyboundtabletp!

This is a short one, But the stuff is COOL.

Let's go, Go-bots!

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POW!

Look at this gaming goodness!

Also note the cameo in the background from our new @WyrmwoodGaming table, woot!

I AM THE MAYOR OF GAME TOWN!

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Okay, starting with a more serious one than I am used to.

I have looked through this, it looks remarkable, but I only skimmed it so far. This incredible boxed set was a kickstarter, about German defiance against the Nazis.
Rosenstrasse by @UnrulyWarBirds.

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This company created the fantastic WAR BIRDS, an outstanding book of games about women in WWII. 

Rosenstrasse is tasteful and scholarly, but humane and emotional. From what little I have read. A beautiful presentation about an impossible subject.

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If I hadn’t read War Birds, I would be much more apprehensive about this topic in a role-playing experience. But @UnrulyWarBirds seems to specialize in difficult material, and finding the heart and story.

Has anyone played this yet to talk about it?

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I think the value of this sort of experience could be hugely meaningful and emotional. Would love to hear from any who has the set.

I do love that this medium can be about more than just orcs.

Good luck to @UnrulyWarBirds on this one.

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Okay, on to less serious matters...first, please feel free to jump in and ask questions or make comments. The publishers and creators of these games often show up to answer those comments, and I think it makes the whole thing more fun.

No Cyclops comments, please.

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Additionally, all of these games are gifted to me, I did not pay for them, nor am I paid in any way to talk about them.

Rediscovering gaming has helped me a lot during the pandemic, and I think it could help a LOT of people. I only really talk about the stuff I like. :)

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Now, on to the weird stuff!
Also, who is singing?

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First! I know I mentioned this game before but we finally got to play it…it’s DETECTIVE EVERYBODY LIES. A terrific new Gotham City game that focuses on team detection. It’s based on the DETECTIVE series by @trzewik and @PortalGamesUS and it’s a JOY to play.

RECOMMENDED.

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The cute story about this is, the main designer is in Poland, and is an avid reader of mine. When he heard I liked a previous game in this series, he literally ran down to where this game was being printed and GRABBED ME THE VERY FIRST COPY.

:)

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It really feels like you are solving a case with the help of Gotham citizens. You dig up clues, there’s a terrific online records archive.

You get to be Columbo AND Vickie Vale. Just a great experience for detective or bat fans. Love it!

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Next is a MONSTER of a game the box for this weighed a million pounds (exaggeration). And it’s huge. This is the game everyone in the gaming community has been talking about…WONDERLANDS WAR!

This is the deluxe kickstarter edition, bring a friend to lift it!

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I have not played it yet.I am told it’s a huge huge hit, and man alive, is it gorgeous! I am told the deluxe edition has some upgraded components and miniatures instead of just standees, but otherwise plays exactly the same.

The box is a stunner, the insides…even MORE.

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Wonderland’s War, by @skyboundtabletp and Druid City Games, is a bag filling game, you go around the Mad Hatter’s table to collect the cards you use for battle…you play as the Jabberwock, Alice, and others. It is a definite showpiece, we cannot WAIT to try. Gorgeous!

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And our last two gorgeous games are from @TheOpGames, one of the most consistently excellent publishers out there. We play their games constantly, they do some of the best family games anywhere.

Been waiting for these for a long time!

SMASH-UP and SORCERER’S ARENA!

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Now, if you play a lot of card games, you know the SMASH-UP series, an incredibly fun and fast-paced game from @TheOpGames and @alderac for 2-4 players. You each take a faction, and protect or steal ‘bases.’

It’s glorious fun and the best thing is…

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…there are currently NINETEEN Smash-up sets, and the Disney Edition is fully compatible, so you could send characters from FROZEN or MULAN against kaiju or ninjas or any of dozens of other factions! Smash-Up is easy to learn, quick to play, and never the same game twice!

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Folks, we have a guest in the comments on this thread, Sean Fletchr, @gamemakerfletch, who worked on both of these last two games! He might be able to answer some questions if you ask nice. :)

Hi, Sean!

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So SMASH-UP is highly recommended, but I warn you, once you start, you WILL want to add more sets. They just bring so much variety to each game and you'll want to try 'em!

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This final one is one I’ve been waiting for for. Good while, it’s based on a mobile game I was absolutely addicted to…fun combat with Disney heroes and villains. Early murmurings have been joyous, it’s finally out.

DISNEY SORCERER’S ARENA: EPIC ALLIANCES!

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I rarely get THIS pumped up for a new release, but this is so up my alley!

In the core game, you can play as Mickey, Sully, Gaston, Maleficent and More. The mobile game is a blast, people are saying the board game is even better!

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I haven’t opened my set yet, I wanted to open it with my family when we are ready to play, hopefully tonight. But some of my favorite designers worked on this and OH MAN I CAN’T WAIT.

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I love the indie games and boost them every chance I get, but Disney has had a real winning streak with licensed games of their characters lately..,they’re just excellent games with high replay ability.

And the characters can make games more appealing to noobs and kids!

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So that’s it for today…remember, gaming has helped a LOT of people with stress and cabin fever during the pandemic. Grab one you see in #TableTopGails, and give it a try. You;lol enjoy it, it’s helped me a LOT!

Even Mr. Biscuits agrees!

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That’s it!

Thank you for reading, let me know in the comments if you have questions or if you have played these games!

Thanks to @TheOpGames @alderac @UnrulyWarBirds @trzewik @PortalGames @skyboundtabletp and Druid City Games!

GOOD GAMING, NERDS!