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December Newsletter & Contest Winners

Tao W. posted an article on - Dec 7, 2009, 11:38 am
December Newsletter Christmas Shipping Deadlines - Chirstmas Shipping Deadlines explained for all Contest Winners - Our Small Publisher & Review Contest Winners! On-going Contest - Review C...
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December 4, 2009 restock

Tao W. posted an article on - Dec 5, 2009, 4:54 am
In an attempt to keep the list managable, we have only highlighted the new games and notable restocked board games. We have skipped a number of smaller games that have come back into stock, since the ...
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Bestsellers for October 2009

Tao W. posted an article on - Dec 2, 2009, 12:36 pm
The new Bestsellers of November 2009 is up on the main website. Following is the list of the Bestsellers of October 2009 as a comparison. 1. Dominion 2. Warhammer: Invasion LCG Core Set 3. Bo...
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Board Game Restock : November 25, 2009

Tao W. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 5:44 pm
New Board Games Abandon Ship AmuseAmaze Before the Wind Call of Cthulhu LCG In Memory of Day Colonia Dungeons & Dragons Core Rulebook Gift Set 4E Emira Fredericus Gr...
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Vercors Campaign - Memoir '44

Tao W. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 1:35 pm
We have received our copies of the promotional Vercors Campaign.  As such, any orders of Memoir ‘44 over $100 (before shipping and taxes) will receive a copy of the promotional campaign free. As e...
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Board Game Restock : November 20, 2009

Tao W. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 6:12 pm
We had a 1 day delay in restocking this week, just an indication of how busy things are getting. Also, to be noted - due to Thanksgiving in the US next week, we will be restocking on Wednesday not Th...
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BGG Secret Santa

Tao W. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 7:55 pm
I doubt anyone’s surprised that I’m not posting as much recently.  With Christmas on us, my ability to update the blog for non-essential posts has been restricted badly.  The only reason I’m p...
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BoardGameGeek Secret Santa

Tao W. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 6:51 pm
Looks like BGG Secret Santa’s are receiving their targets so we thought we’d put up a page especially dedicated to explaining what we do for it. Our BGG Secret Santa Page is targetted at all your...
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Board Game Restock - Nov 12, 2009

Tao W. posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 12:14 am
New Board Games TransEuropa with Vexation Tumblin’ Dice Restocked Board Games Age of Steam Expansion - Alabama Railways, Antebellum Louisiana & Four Corners Age of Steam Expansion - Secr...
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The flu and business scalability

Tao W. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 5:58 pm
So, I’ve been thinking lately a lot about scalability in the business, mostly because I’ve been running a cold (transforming into full blown flu-like symptoms occasionally) for the last 2 and a ha...
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Buy buy buy - or ordering board games!

Tao W. posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 8:36 pm
Every week on Tuesday I put through the orders for the week to my distributors.  I picked Tuesday for 2 reasons - orders made then normally arrive at  the depot on Thursday, meaning I can pick it up...
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New Board Games - November 5, 2009

Tao W. posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 6:47 pm
New Board Games Arcane Legions : Starter Pack Clash of Monarchs Mr. Jack in New York Penguin Risk 1959 Ticket to Ride Europa 1912 Wings of War : WW2 Deluxe Edition Restocked Boar...
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November Newsletter

Tao W. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 6:18 pm
Contest Winners - Our Small Publisher & Review Contest Winners! Ongoing Contests - New Small Publisher & Review Contests Site Updates - New articles, new categories and new promotional packages...
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Small Publisher Contest : Lock'n Load Publishing

Tao W. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 11:20 am
A new month, a new small publisher contest. This month, we’re highlighting our first wargame publisher Lock’n Load Publishing who, through their Lock’n Load squad level tactical game system ha...
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Bestsellers for October 2009

Tao W. posted an article on - Nov 1, 2009, 4:06 pm
Following are Starlit Citadel’s bestsellers from the month of October 2009. 1. Dominion 2. Warhammer: Invasion LCG Core Set 3. Bohnanza 4. Dominion : Seaside 5. Pandemic : On the Brink ...
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God Dice - a board game review

Tao W. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 1:36 pm
God Dice is a direct, combative player-vs.-player dice game which pit’s a player’s set of heroes against his opponents in a fight to the death.  Players roll a series of 9 dice to determine which...
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Game Store Restock - Oct 29, 2009

Tao W. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 8:57 pm
New Board Games Chang Cheng Command and Colors Expansion 4: Imperial Command and Colors Ancients : Epic Ancients 1 Dragon Lairds Boardgame Gipf Project Set #1 Gipf Project Set #2 ...
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Essen '09 Pre-orders

Tao W. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 12:40 pm
Lots of new games added to the pre-order section of the website including games released in Essen.  Worthwhile noting is: Dungeon Lords Agricola : Farmers on the Moor Carson City Tumblin’ Dice ...
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Game Store Restock - Oct 22, 2009

Tao W. posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 10:17 pm
New Board Games Alhambra - Big Box Amerigo Britannia Carcassonne : Wheel of Fate Christian Fluxx Booster Dirty Minds Deluxe Edition Dogfight Dominion: Seaside Fruit Fair G...
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Board Game restock - October 15, 09

Tao W. posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 5:48 pm
New Board Games Adventurers: Temple of Chac Apples to Apples Kids Apples to Apples To Go Conflict of Heroes : Storms of Steel Monkey Lab The Stars Are Right Restocked Board Games ...
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Promotional Packages

Tao W. posted an article on - Oct 13, 2009, 8:35 pm
So I’ve finally found some time to look into doing more promotional packages.  With my Dad visiting from out-of-country, I’ve had to devote most of my free time to keeping him occupied.  Well, t...
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Game Store Restock - Oct 11, 2009

Tao W. posted an article on - Oct 10, 2009, 2:23 am
Date : October 11, 2009 New Board Games Arcana Attack! Deluxe Expansion BattleLore! Heroes Expansion Chez Geek 3 - Block Party Family Business 2008 Edition Gheos Pitchcar -...
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October Newsletter - Contest Winner & New Releases

Tao W. posted an article on - Oct 5, 2009, 12:58 pm
Contest Winners - Our Review Contest Winners! Ongoing Contests - New Small Publisher & Review Contests Site Updates - VCon Upcoming Games - Some of the most anticipated games that are to be...
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Game Store Restock - Oct 1, 2009

Tao W. posted an article on - Oct 1, 2009, 9:29 pm
New Board Games 1805: Seas of Glory Chaos Marauders Deadlands The Board Game PQ-17 Ra the Dice Game Such A Thing Warhammer: Invasion LCG Core Restocked Board Games Apple...
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Small Publisher Contest : Your Move Games

Tao W. posted an article on - Oct 1, 2009, 1:25 am
Well, we’re finally starting up the next small publisher contest.  It’s now time for the next contest and we’re highlighting Your Move Games who have donated a copy of Battle for Hill 218 an...
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Killer Bunnies And the Quest for the Magic Carrot Game Review

Tao W. posted an article on - Sep 28, 2009, 12:35 pm
Killer Bunnies and the Quest for the Magic Carrot is a perennial family card game meant for older children and large groups. This is not a high strategy card game, as it is filled with a high degree ...
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Board game restock - Sept 24, 2009

Tao W. posted an article on - Sep 24, 2009, 11:35 pm
Huge restock of games including an expansion of our classic board game and wargames product lines. New Board Games Band of Heroes : 2nd Edition Call of Cthulhu LCG : Twilight Horror Catan Di...
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Store restock - Sept 17, 2009

Tao W. posted an article on - Sep 17, 2009, 8:35 pm
New Board Games Ad Astra Batt’l Kha’os Burn In Hell Caesar’s Gallic War Hold the Line: French and Indian War Expansion Set Pandemic: On the Brink Perikles Runebound ...
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Marketing Budgets

Tao W. posted an article on - Sep 8, 2009, 2:17 pm
I’ve so far not written about marketing very much for the business.  Mostly, what I’ve discussed has been Logistics and Inventory, and those are topics I’ll probably come back to in more detail...
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Canadian distributor board game restock

Tao W. posted an article on - Sep 4, 2009, 8:39 pm
Restocked Board Games Battlelore Goblin Marauders Bausack Balloon Cup Mu & More Mu & Lots More Attika Manila Share This
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August Best Sellers

Tao W. posted an article on - Sep 4, 2009, 12:25 pm
As always, the latest bestsellers have gone up at on the main site. As a comparison, here’s July 2009’s bestsellers. 1. Dominion : Intrigue 2. Agricola 3. Settlers of Catan 4. Small Wor...
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New Board Games

Tao W. posted an article on - Sep 4, 2009, 1:46 am
We’ve received a whole series of board games including from our European distributor and our other main distributors. You’ll find some great games out here today including: New Board Games A T...
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September Newsletter

Tao W. posted an article on - Sep 2, 2009, 7:22 pm
Contest Winners - Our Review & Small Publisher Contest Reviewers! Ongoing Contests - Small Publisher & Review Contests Site Updates - VCon and Design Changes Upcoming Games - Some of the mo...
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Sleeve Size Guide

Tao W. posted an article on - Aug 28, 2009, 1:48 pm
Well, we just got sent a pair of guides for the various sleeves and board games.  So you can find them here: Fantasy Flight Games Sleeves Guide Mayday Game Sleeves Guide Share This
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Large shipment of board games

Tao W. posted an article on - Aug 27, 2009, 10:01 pm
We had a very large shipment of board games arrive today with a ton of great new and old games as well as a restock of a lot more games too. We’re also looking forward to some highly anticipated ga...
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Fairy Tale the card game review

Tao W. posted an article on - Aug 26, 2009, 5:55 pm
Fairy Tale is a small card game released by ZMan games that has players develop their particular cast of characters through a deck building mechanic. While quite low on theme, the actual game play is...
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The HST Debate

Tao W. posted an article on - Aug 25, 2009, 8:11 pm
As some of you might know, the province is looking to (and will unless sufficient public outrage occurs) introduce HST to BC on July 1, 2010. This would make a number of services currently PST exempt...
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And more restocks

Tao W. posted an article on - Aug 19, 2009, 8:17 pm
New Board Games Cash N Guns LIVE Heroes of the World Magnifico Middle Earth Quest Revolution! Wits & Wagers Exp Pack 1 Restocked Board Games A Castle for All Seasons Anime...
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Axis & Allies 1942 is in and other restocks

Tao W. posted an article on - Aug 18, 2009, 5:41 pm
New Board Games Axis & Allies - 1942 Risk : Balance of Power Restocked Board Games Dutch Blitz Blokus Blokus Trigon Share This
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And more board games restocked

Tao W. posted an article on - Aug 14, 2009, 1:44 am
New Board Games Call of Cthulhu LCG : Path to Y’ha-nthlei Jet Set Martian Rails Premium Euro Card Sleeve (50) Restocked Board Games Babel 13: Neuroshima Hex Exp Barbarossa Chateau Roquefor...
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Finalists Announced for the 2009 International Gamers Awards

Tao W. posted an article on - Aug 12, 2009, 6:34 pm
The International Gamers Awards committee has announced its finalists for the 2009 IGA for the multi-player and two-player “General Strategy” category and the Historical Simulations category: Mult...
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July Bestsellers Updated

Tao W. posted an article on - Aug 11, 2009, 8:45 pm
The Current Bestsellers list has been updated and as a comparison, here’s the best selling games in July. 1. Settlers of Catan 2. Small World 3. Race for the Galaxy 4. Pandemic 5. Bohna...
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Debt is good

Tao W. posted an article on - Aug 10, 2009, 12:38 pm
One of the strangest thing that I’ve learnt as a small business owner of a board game store is that debt - owing people money - is good.  This is particularly interesting for me since I hate debt i...
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