Czech Games ATT Q1 2021 Interactive Showcase

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2021

CGE LAUNCH KITS HOW TO GUARANTEE A KIT ON RELEASE

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ince our last article in the Fall Q4 2020 issue (you should check it out!) launch kits for our newest game releases Lost Ruins of Arnak and Under Falling Skies have been distributed. All we can say is we were BLOWN AWAY by the response and demand you, our retail partners, have shown. Due to some unfortunate damages suffered during transport, we did not have enough Under Falling Skies kits available for everyone, but we are continuing to refine this process and are moving forward with launch kits for our upcoming 2021 games.

As we mentioned on our Czech Games Edition Retailer Facebook Group, if you’re a retailer who attempted to pre-order a launch kit for Under Falling Skies and did not receive it, please contact me and I will make sure you get a copy of the promotional puzzle and a store demo copy (if/when available). If you aren’t a member of our Facebook...why don't you go sign up now?

It’s ok... I can wait until you get back.

Now, where was I? Oh yes, so we will be doing launch kits for our games going forward, and this will be the only way to guarantee yourself a demo copy of the game at the launch of future base games. BUT how can we guarantee that you get a launch kit if you want one?

Here is what we are trying for our next launch kit, which will be OUT OF THIS WORLD! • We will be soliciting launch kits for preorder earlier than before.

• There will be an order cutoff date.

• All kits ordered prior to the cutoff date will be guaranteed.

We’re learning as we go, so any feedback you can provide us will be appreciated, we’ll keep an eye out for discussion on this topic in our Facebook retailer group (hint hint).

Now let’s talk briefly about Retail Store Visits! Recently I have had the chance to

visit several retailers in the Midwest and while there, I recorded some walkthrough video to showcase their stores. The purpose of these walkthroughs are not to highlight CGE games, but to show off the store itself.

During these videos, we can introduce your store, do a full walkthrough, and highlight the cool things you have to offer, along with anything that makes your location special or unique.

Don’t be alarmed, I’m taking full precautions during these visits, and they are happening slowly over time region-byregion. If you are interested in having me visit your store, just reach out to me! I am building a list and would love to have your store included. You can email me directly... and there is also a sign-up form on the retailer group.

Stay safe, be healthy and keep an eye on the starry skies for exciting announcements coming soon from CGE!

by Justin Sweigart, CGE Retail Support Specialist facebook.com/groups/cgeretail

Lost Ruins of Arnak

EXPLORE JUNGLES, FIND ARTIFACTS, AND DISCOVER THE LOST RUINS OF ARNAK!

On an uninhabited island in uncharted seas, explorers have found traces of a great civilization. Now you will lead an expedition to explore the island, find lost artifacts, and face fearsome guardians, all in a quest to learn the island’s secrets.

Lost Ruins of Arnak combines deck building and worker placement in a game of exploration, resource management, and discovery: • In addition to traditional deckbuilder effects, cards can also be used to place workers.

• New worker actions become available as players explore the island.

• Some actions require resources instead of workers -- building a solid resource base will be essential.

• Limited to one action per turn, players must decide which action will benefit them the most.

• Decks are small, and randomness is heavily mitigated by the wealth of tactical decisions offered on the game board.

With a variety of worker actions, artifacts, and equipment cards, the setup for each game will be unique, encouraging players to explore new strategies to meet the challenge. Discover the Lost Ruins of Arnak!

Letter Jam

Codenames: Duet

Letter Jam is a cooperative game of deduction for 2 to 6 players.

Players try to spell words from the letters they see, but no one can see their own letter. Create words by marking each letter with numbered tokens, and try to guess them all before clues run out!

Under Falling Skies Under Falling Skies is a solo game with a multi-mission campaign and gradually revealed content. Take charge of defending a besieged city, where your actions are powered by an innovative dice placement mechanic. When you choose an action, you are also choosing which enemy ships will descend.

Can you survive?

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Codenames Duet keeps the basic elements of Codenames — give one-word clues to try to get someone to identify your agents among those on the table — but now you’re working together as a team to find all of your agents. (Also now available as part of Codenames Online!)

Through The Ages: New Leaders and Wonders The New Leaders and Wonders expansion brings exciting new content to the classic Through the Ages card-drafting, civ-building experience. Strategically explore many new leaders, wonders, and military cards to help you change the flow of history and build even greater civilizations!

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