Becky Alexander

04Oct 2024 by Becky Alexander

Preorder: En Route

Board Game, Board Game Spotlight, Preorders

Preorder: En Route Street Date: January 21, 2025 People love traveling. We want to meet new cultures, see famed landmarks with our own eyes and taste the world cuisine. One of the most pleasant ways to explore a new city is… just going for a walk. But how to chart a tour route that satisfies everyone? There’s an answer! En Route is a flip-and-write game in which you create tour routes to the most interesting landmarks of the real-world cities (London, New York City, Hong Kong, Paris, Cairo, and Rio de Janeiro) and the made-up First City packed full of geek references. Every city features basic and specific mechanisms, so all of them play and feel differently. Cards are not flipped randomly — instead, an active player plays one card…

03Oct 2024 by Becky Alexander

Preorder: Ceres

Board Game, Preorders

Ceres, $69.99 YEAR: 2219 The days of Earth being the center of humankind’s attention has ceased. The time of long-distance spaceflight and planet colonization is upon us. Mars has been colonized for more than 100 years. Today, numerous institutions use Mars as the center of their operations. The Asteroid Mining Assembly of Corporations (A.M.A.C) oversees the works of all asteroid mining. Ceres, a dwarf planet lying amid the chaos of the Asteroid Belt, is now the home of the asteroid mining industrial complex. While corporations compete for profit and power, and operations on Ceres grow rapidly, so is the demand for high-skilled laborers. Are you ready to board the mission and lead Ceres?CERES awaits you! Ceres is a Sci-Fi worker placement game where players take the…

02Oct 2024 by Becky Alexander

Preorder Parks: Roll & Hike

Board Game, Board Game Spotlight, Preorders

Welcome to Parks: Roll & Hike, the newest, diciest addition to the Parks family! During the game, you draft dice and log your selections in your handy journal. Record your time in the mountains, forests, and fields through drawing. Keep a log of all the wildlife you spot to earn mid-hike bonuses, and don't forget to stay hydrated! Parks: Roll & Hike features six US National Parks, illustrated by Andreea Dumuta, which bend the rules of the game and create a unique gaming experience every time you play. Revisit the world of Parks in its most portable, everyday carry format yet, with everything you need to toss it in your pack and hit the trails. https://youtu.be/mH0Dweu16R4

01Oct 2024 by Becky Alexander

Two New Unmatched Expansions!

Board Game, Board Game Spotlight, Preorders

Attention Unmatched fans, don't delay and request the next expansions for Unmatched today! Both are expected the late October / early November Unmatched: Steel and Silver features three characters and two battlefields from the Witcher series. Unmatched: Realms Fall features three characters and two battlefields from the Witcher series. In battle, there are no equals. Unmatched is a highly asymmetrical miniature fighting game for two or four players. Each hero is represented by a unique deck designed to evoke their style and legend. Tactical movement and no-luck combat resolution create a unique play experience that rewards expertise, but just when you've mastered one set, new heroes arrive to provide all new match-ups.

30Sep 2024 by Becky Alexander

D&D: Adventurer dice are coming!

Dice, Preorders

Dungeons and Dragons: Adventurer dice are coming! Each set features just what your character needs, don't delay and request yours today! ♦ Barbarian: Orange Dice♦ Bard: Blue Dice♦ Cleric: Green Dice♦ Druid: Green Dice♦ Fighter: Blue Dice♦ Fighter: Red Dice♦ Monk: Blue / Amber Dice♦ Paladin: White / Grey Dice♦ Ranger: Green Multi Dice♦ Rogue: Black Dice♦ Rogue: Purple Dice♦ Sorcerer: Orange Dice♦ Warlock: Purple Dice♦ Wizard: Blue Dice♦ Wizard: Fuchsia Dice♦ Legend of Drizzt Dice

29Sep 2024 by Becky Alexander

Preorder Deep Regrets

Board Game, Board Game Spotlight, Preorders

Check out this awesome new game coming from Tettix Games! Deep Regrets is a game for 1-5 players that runs about 30 minutes per player. An unfortunate fishing game about pulling progressively more horrifying things out of the ocean. Decide what to eat, what to sell, what to mount, and how many regrets you're willing to carry, as you push yourself too far and spiral towards a thrilling conclusion in this strategic horror fishing game. You'll roll bespoke tackle dice at the start of each turn to determine your strength for that round and then decide whether you'll stay at sea or return to port to sell fish, buy provisions, and recharge your energy. Survey the sizes of shadows on the backs of 9 different fish shoals at three depths,…

28Sep 2024 by Becky Alexander

Preorder Mille Fiori: The Masterpieces expansion!

Board Game, Board Game Spotlight, Preorders

Call, message, or stop by to request your copy now! Mille Fiori: The Masterpieces allows players to continue sailing around the city to meet eminent figures and create glass masterpieces. To set up, place the new game board that extends the sailing track next to the game board. The game now contains Doge and Dogate cards that bring points, changed movements, or a different order of play. A little council of influential citizens, the Signoria, advises the Doge and influences the political events of the city. Nine different masterpieces can be gathered along the advanced sea route that leads to lucrative trading cities, or through the Dogaressa, the Doge's wife. If you receive a masterpiece, you can immediately collect valuable points, while also using the masterpiece to fill the shop window.…

27Sep 2024 by Becky Alexander

Preorders for Nucleum expansions are open!

Board Game, Board Game Spotlight, Preorders

Expected OCT 2024 Call, stop by, or send us a message today! Nucleum: Court of Progress introduces several new concepts and rule changes that can be added to the base game and/or Nucleum: Australia. Via the new Court action players get a chance to send their workers to political parties and even become their leaders to gain various benefits. Joining a Party provides instant rewards and opportunities to earn VP during King's Day Scoring, which is now much more significant. The expansion also adds two new Experiments, new action tiles, contracts, etc. But wait, there is MORE! Nucleum: Patrons Set This mini expansion brings Patron Cards into the game. Each Patron Card belongs to the specific Experiment board. In the base game those Experiments are distinguished by letters only. Now,…

04Jun 2024 by Becky Alexander

20% off 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragon Books

Dungeons and Dragons, Events

Happy anniversary to us! We are celebrating by offering 20% off 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons books through the month of June. Swing by and scoop up a deal today! ANNIVERSARY sale update! 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragon (Wizards of the Coast) books will be on sale. 20% off 6/5-6/30 Excluding* Vecna: Eve of Ruin ALL Limited Edition Books No Rewards points may be gained or used on these items.

02Jun 2024 by Becky Alexander

GW Preorders for June 8th!

Preorders, Warhammer 40k

Preorders open on June 8th for the following Games Workshop items. Pictures and details are here for you to browse. Make your list and send it over to us on Saturday, June 8th. https://www.warhammer-community.com/2024/06/02/sunday-preview-fire-and-faith-light-up-the-new-season-of-warhammer-40000 01-21Shield Captain$42.0038-01Codex: Genestealer Cults$60.0038-02Datasheet: Genestealer Cults$35.0038-03Biosantic Broodsurge$215.0038-04Genestealer Cults Dice$33.5040-20Pariah Nexus Misson Deck$35.0050-68Orks: Big Mek$52.0052-01Codex: Adepta Sororitas$60.0052-02Datasheet: Adepta Sororitas$35.0052-05Adepta Sororitas Dice$33.5052-38Adepta Sororitas: Army Of Faith$215.0052-51Ministorum Priest w/ Vindictor$35.0065-54Objective Set: Pariah Nexus$35.0073-38CP: Genestealer Cults$168.0073-52Combat Patrol: Adepta Sororitas$168.00BL3147Creed: Ashes Of Cadia (Pb)$17.99BL3171Siege Of Vraks (Hb)$30.00BL3174The Rose In Darkness (Pb)$17.99WD06-60White Dwarf 501 (Jun-24)$11.00 https://youtu.be/XmLfjvayrrU

30May 2024 by Becky Alexander

Preorder Aquatica: Coral Reefs Expansion

Board Game, Preorders

If you see anything you're interested in, please send us a message, stop by, or call your preferred location. Coral Reefs is an expansion to the base game Aquatica that introduces the Southern Tribes, more underwater creatures, new characters, and Manta Ray encounters that can turn the rules of the game upside down! In Aquatica, an engine-building strategy board game, players compete to become the most powerful Sea King. They will play cards from their hands, activate powerful combos, capture locations, recruit creatures, and more—everything to gain the most Victory Points by the end of the game. Coral Reefs perfectly complements the base game and its other Cold Waters expansion. It comes with several new modules with additional goals and mechanics, along with new components like coral reef miniatures and transparent reef cards. Together with its expansions, Aquatica is…

29May 2024 by Becky Alexander

Halloween Advent Dice Calendar

Dice, Preorders

If you see something you'd like to preorder, please message, stop by, or call us today! Items like these tend to be limited and we'd hate for you to miss out on such a new product. Halloween Advent Dice Calendar $74.99 Why should December have all the fun? Introducing a new advent/countdown calendar for the month of October culminating in a Halloween dice extravaganza. This huge set shaped like a coffin is perfect for display and comes with FOUR full sets of dice! Each calendar includes a mini dice set, two exclusive inclusion sets (witch hats, bats, and jack-o-lanterns), two assorted resin sets, a Halloween themed dice bag, and a metal d20 for the final day! Includes over $90 in dice!

28May 2024 by Becky Alexander

Preorder Epic Encounters

Preorders, Role Playing Games

If you see anything you're interested in, please send us a message, stop by, or call your preferred location. Epic Encounters: Palace of the Drow Queen $49.99 Wreaking devastation wherever they tread, the Drow are driven by a seething hatred for the surface world and will stop at nothing to fulfill their queen's desires. Inside this 5e-compatible warband box is everything a Game Master needs to exact the fury of the Drow on their players. Can you outlast the Drow’s deadly attacks? Use this set as a standalone encounter or drop it into any fantasy roleplaying campaign. Got a deathwish? Check out the compatible Lair of the Drider boss box to cap off your quest with a high-stakes finale. Ages 14+2-4 players120-180 minute play time Epic Encounters: Lair of the…

27May 2024 by Becky Alexander

RPG Preorders Coming up!

Preorders, Role Playing Games

If you see anything you're interested in, please send us a message, stop by, or call your preferred location. These titles are special order only. Don't delay on preordering them. "The Isle is tiny, a mere 40 acres of forbidding rock and low grasses. Seen from the sea, the monastery buildings stand adjacent to the peak of the isle, lit by a fire atop a tower. The monks never let the fire go out. "Cliffs rise above the bitter sea, mauled by waves and weather. Fallen stones jut like Frisian horses, big enough to skewer whales. The abbot knows this, because he has seen it." An adventure for The Vanilla Game or another fantastic or historical roleplaying game of your choosing, by Luke Gearing. Includes the isle itself, the monks…

26May 2024 by Becky Alexander

Preorder: Daitoshi $69.99

Board Game, Preorders

We have finally perfected the power of steam, and we can now use it to our advantage! We live in an unprecedented era of progress, and new steam-powered inventions are developed faster than ever. Cities are growing, trade is flourishing, and we are developing our most ambitious machine ever: a giant contraption that will bring even more progress to the city. Yes, some trees are being cut down, and the river doesn't flow as plentifully as before, but there's still an abundance of trees and water, and we can use the extra space to expand our city — and it's not like the old creatures on those forests can do anything about it. On your turn in Daitoshi, you either produce or move your magnate to a new district in which…

23May 2024 by Becky Alexander

Preorder Planta Nubo $69.99

Board Game, Preorders

In Planta Nubo players grow energy-rich flowers and plants in cloudy gardens – the treetops of the Arbors. Deliver them to bee-like airships which transport them to the biomass converters to be transformed into green energy. Sow woods on the freshly harvested soil. Energize helpful modules while your woods, your bots and the Arbor produce desperately needed oxygen. Make good use of your tools to perform actions and use your garden bot to help you grow flowers. Supply your platform bot with energy to use modules and operate Oxyfarms. Turn your Arbor into the best oxygen production facility! If you produce the most oxygen by the end of the game you win! https://youtu.be/b_QOo-rUlF0

27Apr 2024 by Becky Alexander

Games Workshop Preorders 5/11/2024

Preorders, Warhammer 40k

If you see something you’d like to preorder, please shoot us a message on social media, call, or stop by. The Game Shoppe Bellevue Facebook Message The Game Shoppe Omaha Facebook Message Each of these items will release on May 11th, 2024, though they are subject to weather and shipping delays. 56-48T’au Empire: Kroot Carnivore Squad$55.0056-58T’au Empire: Kroot Hounds$40.0056-57T’au Empire: Kroot Trail Shaper$35.0056-59T’au Empire: Kroot Lone-Spear$55.00 56-67Combat Patrol: T’au Empire$160.0056-54T’au Empire: Krootox Rider$45.0056-56T’au Empire: Kroot Flesh Shaper$35.0056-49T’au Empire: Krootox Rampagers$60.00 56-55T’au Empire: Kroot War Shaper$35.0056-01Codex: T’au Empire (English)$60.0056-02Datasheet Cards: T’au Empire (Eng)$35.0056-31Warhammer 40000: T’au Empire Dice$32.00 31-79Solar Auxilia: Basilisk/Medusa$65.0031-80Solar Auxilia: Hermes Sentinel Squadron$65.00BL3163War For The Mortal Realms (Pb)$21.00BL3169Yndrasta: The Celestial Spear (Pb)$9.99

27Apr 2024 by Becky Alexander

Preorder Warhammer Old World and more

Warhammer Age of Sigmar, Warhammer Old World

If you see something you’d like to preorder, please shoot us a message on social media, call, or stop by. The Game Shoppe Bellevue Facebook Message The Game Shoppe Omaha Facebook Message Preorders are open for the next wave of Warhammer Old World and more! 83-92Slaves To Darkness Darkoath Army Set$200.0006-10Kingdom/Bretonnia: Lord On Royal Pegasus$65.0006-12Kingdom Of Bretonnia: Men-At-Arms$80.0006-13Kingdom Of Bretonnia: Peasant Bowmen$80.0009-03O&G: Orc Boyz & Orc Arrer Boyz Mobs$80.0009-06Orc & Goblin Tribes: Orc Boar Boyz Mob$60.0009-07Orc & Goblin Tribes: Orc Boar Chariots$80.0009-09O&G Tribes: Goblin Wolf Rider Mob$60.0009-13Orc & Goblin Tribes: Black Orc Mob$80.0009-01Orc & Goblin Tribes: Orc Bosses$42.0009-02Orc & Goblin Tribes: Orc Boyz Mob$80.00

22Apr 2024 by Becky Alexander

Lorcana Blank Fillable Deck List Sheet

Disney Lorcana, Events

Here you go folks, some nice internet person created a FILLABLE version of the blank Lorcana deck list. It also calculates the total number of cards in your deck. Bless you internet person, bless you. You'll need this for this Saturday's event. You can email in your deck list to either respective store OMAHA here at gamegeekomaha@thegameshoppe.com and gamegeekbellevue@thegameshoppe.com . Save the PDF by clicking here. Fill it out, then send it to the store that you're playing at. :)

09Apr 2024 by Becky Alexander

Board Game Spotlight: Redwood

Board Game, Board Game Spotlight

Redwood is a game of movement estimations and angle of view where players have to take pictures of wild animals to compose the most beautiful panorama. The game is for 1 to 4 players, ages 10+ and the games last about 45-60 min. During their turn, each player will have to choose between different movements and their angle of view (materialized by real plastic elements) to catch the animals in the picture (without disturbing them). Collecting animals and decorative elements earn victory points. During the game, new conditions for earning points will appear. The game ends after 5 turns and players will be rewarded if they meet certain conditions to earn more points. 1–4 Players, 45-60 Min Playing Time, Age: 10+ https://youtu.be/sRsEkqApCIM

Author: Becky Alexander