Longtime BoardGameGeek.com reviewer, Ender Wiggins, has posted his list of "50 Great New Games You Should Know About" for 2011. Eagle and Gryphon Games have claimed 17 of the 50 slots!  The list divides the games into ten different categories with Eagle and Gryphon getting nods in all but one.   

The categories are:  Strategy Games, Family Games (Pastiche & Pergamon), Two Player Games (Mirror, Mirror), Card Games (Botswana & Musketeers), Word Games (What's My Word?, BuyWord, & Montage), Party Games (Reverse Charades, Caveman Curling  & Why Did the Chicken...), Children's Games (Worm Up!), Themeless Games (Can't Stop, Blockers, & Number Please!), Unique Games (Pizza Theory) and Old favorites (Railways of the World/Railways Through Time).  If you'd like to see the full list and read about each game, and we hope you do, just CLICK HERE!   

Check out the coupon at the bottom of the newsletter to save 25% off most of our games on Ender's list! 

The much loved and highly rated (7.24 on  BoardGameGeek.com) dexterity game, PitchCar, is in stock.  This fantastic game from Ferti Games has been a favorite of gamers and non-gamers alike for over 15 years.

  Table Hockey provides all the fun of air hockey, without the electric bill!  Tabletop Hockey comes with a wooden frame that surrounds the playing area and has two openings for the goals.  Players each have a padded circular 'stick" (similar to the ones used in air hockey) they use to send the puck on its way to the opponents goal.  This game was a big hit at Essen, and sure to please fans of PitchCar and other dexterity games.  

Caveman Curling has gotten a rave review from longtime BoardGameGeek.com review, Ender Wiggins.   

"Caveman Curling is the kind of game that will have a broad appeal, and can be enjoyed by gamers and non-gamers alike."

If you haven't backed this project yet what are you waiting for?  Time is running out! 

Click Here to View the Caveman Curling Project on Kickstarter.com 

Announcing Defenders of the Realm: Battlefields!

 

Defenders of the Realm: Battlefields is a competitive fantasy battle game for 2 to 4 players. In the game, one side takes the role of the Dark Lord's invading army and minions while the other side represents the heroes and forces defending the Realm. The battles are fast and furious as players place minions and heroes onto the battlefields and attack their opponents using a variety of abilities and special skills. The first side that is victorious on 3 battlefields of the same color or 5 total battlefields is the winner.

Look for Defenders of the Realm: Battlefields on Kickstarter.com next month! 

Eagle & Gryphon Games are looking for a few good gamers. Do you enjoy playing our games? Do you want to teach others to play as well? Do you like getting swag and free games? Do you think you have "the right stuff"? Become a Wingman!

WINGMAN members teach others how to play our games at their friendly neighborhood game stores, book stores, local game groups, and gaming conventions. These events are determined by you, and provide an opportunity to recruit new players to Eagle and Gryphon Games.

To apply,  send us an email and you will be contacted shortly about the possibility of becoming a WINGMAN (or WINGWOMAN).

Responsibilities of a Wingman:

• Organize events for Eagle & Gryphon Games.
• Schedule and organize demos & tournaments in game groups, game stores, book stores, libraries, and game conventions.
• Hand out cool stuff to participants of your demos/tournaments.
• Create a fun and pleasant atmosphere for all players.

Benefits for being a Wingman:

• A cool WINGMAN T-Shirt.
• Free admission to gaming conventions.
• Receive advance prototypes for play testing and development.
• Free games and other cool swag!
• Get advance notice of our upcoming releases.

More information will be sent to you about the program after you contact us. So what are you waiting for? We need you to be part of a select group of gamers. A WINGMAN.