Showing posts with label Steampunk. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Steampunk. Show all posts

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Cashing in on Steampunk


The new supplement for Victoriana, Marvels of Science and Steampunk, arrived last week.  I see that Cubicle 7 has jumped on the current Steampunk bandwagon.  Originally, Victoriana was designed as  the 19th century, only with magic (rather like Amazing Engine’s  For Faerie, Queen & Country.  Never heard of it?  Neither did most people).  However, it appears that a magical Sherlock Holmes is not enough, we have to have magical and steam technology as well.  Oh, well, maybe this supplement gives them another market to go after.  Steampunk seems all the rage at science fiction conventions for the past couple of years, so perhaps some advertising targeted at that segment would help sales of the game.  Certainly could not hurt, save for the expense.

Saturday, June 9, 2012

For You SteamPunk Fans

FFGDU19
Sky Traders
$ 49.95 SRP
SDI

Launch your skyship into the clouds in Sky Traders, a board game of adventure, commerce, and intrigue for two to five players. Evade ruthless Wind Pirates and manipulate the commodities market. Work with your peers to create larger profits for everyone, or try to undermine your rivals and keep all of the revenue for yourself. Trade your way to fortune and fame as you attempt to take control of the powerful Sky Guild! • A board game of trading and negotiation for 2-5 players • Players assemble a unique board for each game, creating additional replayability • Includes a finely sculpted miniature for each sky trader • Control the value of trade goods and gain Influence with the powerful Sky Guild • Plot your course and rise to the ultimate rank of Master of the Sky Guild.