The trend that started with the Memoir ‘44 Campaign Book continues with Fantasy Flight Games‘ new expansion the Descent Quest Compendium. The book basically contains 16 new quests for Descent (no word if it will have anything for Road to Legend in it) from a variety of folks in the games industry (including fan-favorites Ken Hite, John Kovalic and Monte Cook) and an introduction by Alan Moon. Its a nice hardcover title going for about $30 and should release in July, but the whole thing begs a bigger question – is this the future of board game expansions? It certainly wouldn’t work for every type of board game, but those based on scenario play seem ripe for this type of expansion (and let’s face it, if it keeps costs down and keeps the game fresh, would we really complain?).

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Avalanche Press writes an amazing tale of honesty and vulnerability about a series of calamitous events that have mucked up their production and distribution. Suffice to say: you’ll get your game. They’re just a wee behind schedule. (article)

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An enterprising student at St Olaf, in Rapid City, SD, created a board game about life in the university. He calls it “The Hill”, and he intends to sell it to local businesses.

You can see a video about the game at source. Roll, move, pick.

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Exillis by Bastion Studio is a new fantasy miniature war game product and system that is played – exclusively – with physical miniatures and an online combat resolution system through one or more iPods.

Both rules and combat resolution is performed online. Yet, exclusive online or offline only play is not planned.

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West Palm Beach, FL: Two, including a 15 month old baby, injured in drive by shooting. The family of the infant was playing dominoes in an empty lot. (source)

St Catherine, Jamaica: Three men shot (one killed) as they played dominoes (what else?) in a shop. (source)

Chicago, IL: 30 year old man shot while playing a dice game on a street. (source)

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