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RIP N Robin Crossby

N. Robin Crossby was the creator of the Hârn fantasy setting and the HârnMaster RPG. He passed away a few days ago from cancer.

Thanks for making the world a better place, Robin.

Big Big Battles is a free downloadable combat game and system from Tyler Tinsley.

Includes terrain, cute buggies, and a rules system, with expansions promised.

KISS DVD Board Game

You can now pre-order the KISS DVD Board Game that lets you become the leader of the KISS Army.

Playing Time: 2 players (40-50 minutes), 3-4 players (60-90 minutes). Ages: 10+. Players: 2-4 Players

Tongue not included.

(order)

Games for Autistic Children

Tahirih Bushey is an M.A.C.C.C. Speech & Language Pathologist who has created a site called Autism Games.

The site is chock full of games and strategies for dealing with autistic children.

Two new games from Asmodee Editions both have medieval Japanese themes, but involve very different styles of play. Senji is a board game in which players, competing for the position of Shogun, accumulate honor through military action, diplomacy, and trade. Okko, Era of the Asagiri involves a fantasy version of the Japanese theme. It’s a tactical combat game played on modular tiles. Miniatures to replace the cardboard character pieces in the boxed game should be available at some point in the future.