Role-playing, war games and fantasy sports Books
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Bolt Action: Armies of the Soviet Union
Book SynopsisThis book provides Bolt Action players with all of the information they need to field the military forces of the Soviet Union. From the bitter urban warfare of Stalingrad, through the Winter War against Finland and the final drive to Berlin, the detailed army lists provided in this supplement allow players to construct Soviet armies for any theatre and any year of the war.Table of ContentsIntroduction /Army Lists /Theatres
£22.50
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Bolt Action: Armies of Imperial Japan
Book SynopsisFollowing the assault on Pearl Harbor, the Imperial Japanese military saw action across Asia, from the capture and defence of the islands of the Pacific to the occupation of territory in China and Burma. With this latest supplement for Bolt Action, players have all the information they need to build a force of the Emperor’s fanatically loyal troops and campaign through some of the most brutal battles of the war.Table of ContentsIntroduction /Army Lists /Theatres
£22.50
Pitch Publishing Ltd The Gaffer Tapes: The A-Z of Fantasy Football
Book SynopsisIf you've secretly logged in at work to set your line-up, or if you can't wait to gloat in the group chat, then this unique and hilarious book about the national obsession of fantasy football is for you. The A-Z of Fantasy Football is a journey through the hobby that has people across the world scrambling for their phone every matchday morning. Fantasy footy has come a long way since it entailed scouring through the newspapers in the 90s - and, as the game has grown, so have the lengths players will go to in order to win! You'll read about the eye-watering forfeits, the labour-ward transfers, interviews with footballers who refuse to bet against themselves, and tales of woe from those who take things that little bit too far. Littered with insightful dos and don'ts from the nation's leading fantasy football podcast, this guide will have you in stitches half the time and in disbelief the other. There's no promises that the book will help you win the whole thing, but it has all you need to help you beat your mates.
£18.23
Usborne Books League of Thieves
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£11.17
Helion & Company Italy'S Honour and Liberty: A Guide to Wargaming
Book SynopsisYou could sum up the Italian Wars of 1494 - 1559 in one word and that is ''colorful''. This guide to wargaming the period helps you bring that spectacle to the table top. Everything you need is here to begin recreating battles in this exciting time in history.The period saw the end of the dominance over battlefield of the heavily armored mounted men at arms and the use of huge seemingly unstoppable pike blocks containing thousands of soldiers. Foot soldiers fought with pike, polearm, sword and on occasion the fearsome zweihander. Ranged warfare saw the crossbow fall out of favor and the development and increased use of gunpowder. No single arm was dominant, careful use of the combined qualities of the various troop types was therefore essential for victory.Dress for the soldiers of the time was very flamboyant consisting of bright clothing of many different colors and hats adorned with large feather plumes. Huge flags, in great numbers flew above each of the units which made a spectacular sight on the battlefield. When you transfer this to the tabletop these characteristics produce one of the most visual and instantly recognizable periods of history in the wargaming hobby.The book begins with a brief historical overview of the Italian Wars before moving on to look at the different troop types in the conflict and how they are represented on the table. The author, with a little help from some friends will then guide you through building and painting your forces. Then with the troops mustered its time to get them on the table and roll some dice, included is a guide to refighting the first battle of the wars Fornovo along with some fictitious scenarios.So why not put on a pair of stripey trousers, a flouncy shirt and a feathered hat and start gaming The Italian Wars today?
£20.85
Green Ronin Publishing Gadget Guides: A Mutants & Masterminds Sourcebook
Book SynopsisWhere do you get all those wonderful toys? Right here! Gadget Guides is a collection of diverse devices for the Mutants & Masterminds Superhero Roleplaying Game, from armor and weapons to psychic crystals and steamtech. Each section of the book looks at a particular type of gadget, putting together the effects and modifiers from the Hero's Handbook to create a catalog of ready-to-use items. It also includes expanded material on the inventing, artificing, and ritual rules from the M&M Hero’s Handbook. What Power Profiles did for super-powers, Gadget Guides does for gear, making it a great character creation and in-play resource for both players and Gamemasters.
£28.79
Green Ronin Publishing Fantasy AGE Basic Rulebook
Book SynopsisThe Fantasy AGE Basic Rulebook is your entry point to tabletop roleplaying. Now you can be the hero in your own sword and sorcery adventures! This is the game played on Wil Wheaton’s new tabletop RPG show, Titansgrave: The Ashes of Valkana. The Adventure Game Engine (AGE) rules are easy to learn, and feature an innovative stunt system that keeps the action tense and exciting. This Basic Rulebook includes full 20 level advancement for all three classes, a new magic system, advice for players and GMs, and an introductory adventure so you can get started right away. You can use Fantasy AGE to run adventures in the campaign setting of your choice or a world of your own creation. A new AGE is upon us!
£25.64
Green Ronin Publishing Mutants Masterminds Time Travelers Codex
£33.75
Green Ronin Publishing Lost Island of the Pirate Queen
Book SynopsisLost Island of the Pirate Queen is a swashbuckling adventure series on the high seas for Fantasy AGE, 2nd Edition. Five full-length adventures take the characters from levels 1 to 11 as they follow a treasure map and make a deadly enemy who will stop at nothing to thwart them. This is a great way to kick off a new campaign but is also easily integrated into existing campaigns. The plot begins as a simple maritime adventure but reveals generations of curses and dark magic at its core as the players explore their island home, chart a course through dangerous waters, battle scourges of the sea, and seek a fabled treasure. But why was the treasure hidden and what dark power wants to keep it that way? Find out in Lost Isle of the Pirate Queen!
£25.60
Green Ronin Publishing Modern AGE Mastery Guide
Book SynopsisMaster Modern AGE as a player or Game Master with advanced techniques and new rules.Perfect your Modern AGE game! Unlike traditional “Game Master Guides,” this expansion to the core Modern AGE rules provides advice for both players and Game Masters, ranging from instruction on storytelling and character portrayal to deep dives into the rules of Modern AGE. That includes new game systems, such as alternate character creation, and official rules updates to the Modern AGE Basic Rulebook. Take your game to the next level with the Modern AGE Mastery Guide!
£999.99
Green Ronin Publishing Astonishing Adventures Assembled!: A Mutant & Masterminds Scenario Book
Book SynopsisAstonishing Adventures Assembled! presents seven complete scenarios for the Mutants & Masterminds RPG. In these adventures you can face the icy villains of the Cold Front, tangle with robot dinosaurs, bring order to a city where super pets run amok, escape the whims of a cosmic trickster, and more! Astonishing Adventures Assembled! also includes info on fleshing out your world with locations, relationships, and NPCs that can act as contacts, love interests, or rivals. Each adventure stands alone but there’s also advice on connecting them into a campaign and adjusting them for unusual groups or different Power Levels. Grab a scenario and you’re ready to go with Astonishing Adventures Assembled!
£999.99
Baseball Prospectus Baseball Prospectus 2020
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£39.96
Media Lab Books The Game Master's Box of Unlimited Adventure: Thousands of unforgettable maps, tables, story hooks, NPCs, traps, puzzles and dungeon chambers to create 5th edition RPG adventures on demand
Book SynopsisThis magical boxed set collects all three of author Jeff Ashworth's bestselling volumes in the Game Master 5E RPG book series. Inside, gamers will find: - The Game Master's Book of Random Encounters, with contributions from Michael Shea - The Game Master's Book of Non-Player Characters, with contributions from Ben Egloff, Jasmine Bhullar and fantasy artist John Stanko - The Game Master's Book of Traps, Puzzles and Dungeons, with contributions from Jasmine Bhullar, Three Black Halflings, Jim Davis & Jonathan Pruitt and artist Kyle Hilton It's enough tables, traps, story hooks, adventures and characters to keep your players engaged for years to come!
£44.80
Goodman Games Mutant Crawl Classics 15 The Mutant Menace of Lab
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£999.99
