In other news from Upper Deck Entertainment, the World of Warcraft Miniatures Game saw a Deluxe box of the Core Set go on sale this past week. This package contains two commons and one rare or epic from each of two factions, as well as matching dice, UBases, a map, and a WoW Loot card from the CCG!

[Extra: If you purchase the Deluxe box and find the Loot card missing, follow this link for instructions on how to receive a replacement.]

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In a contract dispute with Upper Deck Entertainment, Konami is withdrawing its distribution arrangement and assuming control of the Yu-Gi-Oh! collectible card game in North America, effective immediately. Konami promises a seamless transition for organized play and product availability but we have to wonder how prepared the company is to provide that level of service. Upper Deck is not taking the loss of this wildly popular game quietly. They’ve filed suit in federal court alleging breach of contract.

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This Reiner Knizia game is now available as a revised edition with an alternative map on the reverse side of the board and extra pieces to accompany the variant. For those unfamiliar with this masterwork, Tigris & Euphrates is a tile-laying game focused on the growth of civilization in Mesopotamia. It also employs that Knizia-favorite victory condition—the winner is the player with highest score in their worst category.

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Pocketwatch Games makes video games about animals and the environment, including Venture Africa and Venture Arctic.

Now a post on their blog reveals that they’re looking to translate their video games into board games. There’s a mockup posted, and they’re looking for a publisher.

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Two more mainstream papers on board games:

The Telegraph – Reports on the upsurge in game sales, Scrabble’s return to popularity, and sales of games including Cluedo,Trivial Pursuit, and Carcassonne. Also about the recent study that families tend to fight over board games.

Grand Rapids Press – Reports on pain-in-the-neck gaming partners, especially when playing Monopoly. But then goes on to list five new games worth buying: Ticket to Ride, The Settlers of Catan, Carcassonne, Crokinole, and Can’t Stop!. (the list)

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Amazon deals:

The Settlers of Catan for $20 (instead of $40) [Update: get it for $15 with the Gold Box special]

Cat in the Hat – I Can Do That! for $8 ($20)

Horton Hears a Who! – You to the Rescue! for $7 ($20)

Oh The Places You’ll Go! Board Game for $6 ($20)

Clue for $5 ($16)

Monopoly Here and Now World for $15 ($40)

Scrabble, Diamond Anniversary Edition for $15 ($35)

Scene It? Deluxe Movie 2nd Edition for $12 ($40)

Partini for $10 ($30)

Spend $60 on Mattel products, and get one of Apples to Apples Party Box, UNO Attack!, Balderdash for free.

Carcassonne King and Scout for $0.50 ($6)

Carcassonne The Count for $1 ($6)

Gipf Kit #3 for $4.50 ($12)

And several other Rio Grange Games (lesser titles) at half price.

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