Episode 297 : Games!

2.18.14 – Episode 297 : Games!

Show Notes – This week we look at some independent games with toys like Rivet Wars, Zombicide, and much more! Time to make some tea and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

  • He-Man Paperweight Contest – win a 12″ polystone mini bust paperweight from Icon Heroes by posting a picture of your current paperweight in the contest section on the forum – deadline is February 26th

Reviews

  • Monster High Apptivity – by Mattel – small physical Monster High figures that interact with iPad app
  • Rivet Wars – by Ted Terranova & CoolMiniOrNot – a fast paced tactical miniatures board game

Blindbox

Reviews

  • Zombicide – by Guillotine Games & CoolMiniOrNot – cooperative zombie survival game with lots of PVC zombies and survivors
  • Dice Age – handcast resin dice – two dice pack $30, Alpha 12 dice set $179

Events

  • Emerald City Comicon – the premier comic book and pop culture convention in the pacific northwest at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, CA March 28th to 30th
  • Monsterpalooza – at the Marriott Burbank Hotel and Convention Center in Burbank, CA March 28th to 30th
  • Star Wars Days – at Legoland California in Carlsbad, CA March 29th & 30th