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EVENT GUIDE                  September 7 — 9, Fort Wayne, IN

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2018 EVENT GUIDE September 7 - 9, Fort Wayne, IN - Alliance Games
2018 EVENT GUIDE September 7 - 9, Fort Wayne, IN - Alliance Games
LETTER FROM
 THE PRESIDENT
They say the only constant in the world is change, and that’s been
especially true over the past year. Not only is it a constant, change and
evolution are also necessary to accommodate growth and remain a
healthy, vibrant company.
 In the past year, we have seen several changes worth noting - our exclusive
distribution partnership with Asmodee North America, and the addition
of a new office staffed with a team of product specialists. We’ve also
witnessed continued growth in product lines from long standing vendors
creating exciting new products, as well as new vendors tapping into themes
and game designs that excite our consumer base.
We’ve also upgraded our internal systems - both physical and electronic -
to better accomplish our mission of getting you the products you need when
you need them. These changes also allow us to mine data more effectively
for purchasing, implement better programming for pick/pack operations
and inventory control, create better and easier systems to get your orders
into the process, and offer better tracking of any issues that arise to head
them off before they impact your store.
And have you heard of our new East coast warehouse? That’s right! We’ve
moved to a larger, more efficient (and easier to access!) facility in Red Lion,
PA., and continued to upgrade our already industry leading B2B website.
We’ve likewise expanded the marketing presence of Game Trade Magazine
(with monthly print runs ranging from 18,000-23,000 copies) and our
reach and offerings for Game Trade Media, our video content channel on
Facebook and YouTube.
Last, and certainly not least, our team of sales and account professionals
continues to grow to meet the ongoing challenges in our industry!
But the more things change, the more important it is to ensure our core
competencies remain the same. We’re expanding upon our commitment to
offer the widest and best-selling product lines in the hobby game industry.
At a time when securing the inventory necessary to service your customers
can be challenging, we’re redoubling our commitment to providing you
with the best tools; from racks stocked with top sellers to in-store marketing
collateral designed to bring eyes to your store and dollars to your register.
Most of all, our commitment to be a responsive, concerned partner who
continually works to improve your experience as a vendor or retailer
remains - and that brings us back to change again: Always for the better.
I thank you all for your support, for the patience we have asked of you at
times, and for your feedback – both positive and negative. We use it to
guide us to continually improve.
I hope you enjoy this year’s Alliance Open House. With over 100 vendors
represented, this promises to be one of the most successful shows to date.
I hope to see you on the floor at the show!

Daniel Hirsch
President,
Alliance Game Distributors

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2018 EVENT GUIDE September 7 - 9, Fort Wayne, IN - Alliance Games
LETTER FROM
    MARKETING MANAGER
    Welcome Retailers & Exhibitors!

    It’s my pleasure to welcome you to this year’s Alliance Open House.

    My team and I have been hard at work this year to bring you the best show
    in Alliance’s history. We have more special events, vendor focus groups,
    and other activities scheduled than ever before.

    We’re also pleased to announce that we have over 100 exhibitors attending
    the show this year!

    That’s right! The Alliance Open House has grown – AGAIN!

    As a result, many of our events have new locations, so please feel free to
    refer to our program, ask an Alliance employee or stop by the Registration
    desk if you have any questions.

    Retailers, we hope you will take the opportunity to network with your peers,
    interact with your favorite publishers, and simply enjoy the show by learning,
    networking, and – of course – gaming!

    In parting, I would like to thank our many exhibitors for supporting our
    show as sponsors. Without all of you, our event just wouldn’t be the same!

    PLATINUM SPONSORS
    Alderac Entertainment Group, Asmodee North America, Catan Studio,
    Days of Wonder, Fantasy Flight Games, HeidelBÄR Games, Lookout
    Games, Plaid Hat Games, Space Cowboys, Z-Man Games, CMON,
    Games Workshop, Greater Than Games, Iello, Q-Workshop, Renegade
    Game Studios, Wizards of the Coast, WizKids
    GOLD SPONSORS
    Calliope Games, North Star Games
    SILVER SPONSORS
    Adam’s Apple Games, Arcane Wonders, Ares Games, Bezier Games,
    Catalyst Game Labs, Cryptozoic Entertainment, Czech Games Edition,
    Deep Water Games, Formal Ferret Games, GAMA Game Manufacturers
    Association, Game Trade Magazine, Game Trade Media, Games and Gears,
    Indie Boards and Cards, Jellybean Games, Mayday Games, NSKN Games,
    Osprey Publishing, Paizo, Pandasaurus Games, Party People Games,
    Pokemon, Portal Games, Privateer Press, Roxley Games, Steamforged
    Games, Ultra Pro, Upper Deck, USAopoly, Wyrd Games
    BRONZE SPONSORS
    Atlas Games, Bandai, Brain Games, Capstone Games, Cheapass Games,
    Creative Goods Companies, Daily Magic Games, Devir, Dex Protection,
    Diamond Comic Distributors, Elzra, Everything Epic Games, Fireside
    Games, Forbidden Games, Goodman Games, Green Ronin Publishing,
    Greenbrier Games, Hub Games, Lion Forge, Looney Labs, PlayFusion,
    Quick Simple Fun, R&R Games, Restoration Games, Steve Jackson Games,
    Stronghold Games, Thames & Kosmos, White Wizard Games
    And many thanks to all our other Exhibitors!

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THANK YOU
  SPONSORS!                                      2018
   PLATINUM SPONSORS                       SILVER SPONSORS

                        ®

                                           BRONZE SPONSORS

       GOLD SPONSORS

AND MANY THANKS TO ALL OUR OTHER EXHIBITORS!
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TABLE
                      2018                              OF CONTENTS
                                                  MEET THE ALLIANCE
                                                  MIDWEST ACCOUNT REPS............................ 6

                                                  EVENT SCHEDULE............................................ 8

                                                  SPECIAL EVENTS............................................ 10

                                                  GRAND WAYNE
                                                  CONVENTION CENTER MAP....................... 12

                                                  FOCUS GROUP SCHEDULE.......................... 14

                                                  FOCUS GROUPS............................................. 16

                                                  PASSPORT PROGRAM.................................. 22

                                                  DEMO NIGHT EXHIBITORS......................... 24

                                                  DEMO HALL MAP.......................................... 25

                                                  LOCAL EATS!................................................... 28

                                                  SHOW SPECIALS............................................ 30

                                                  DEMO HALL MAP.......................................... 37

                                                  GAME TRADE MEDIA................................... 36
         HIGH PERFORMANCE,
         HIGH CAPACITY WIFI
                                                  EXHIBIT HALL LIST........................................ 38
    The Grand Wayne Convention Center offers
     free shared and filtered Wireless Internet
        access service throughout the entire      EXHIBIT HALL MAP....................................... 39
        convention center for all attendees.

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2018 EVENT GUIDE September 7 - 9, Fort Wayne, IN - Alliance Games
MEET THE ALLIANCE
           2018       MIDWEST ACCOUNT REPS

    BRIAN SIROIS    COREY PEREZ              DON KIMES

    JEFF MC MAHON   JIM SWEENEY         JOSH HORNBARGER

    KIT ANDERSON    LUKE HARDY          NATASHA WEILAND

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2018 EVENT GUIDE September 7 - 9, Fort Wayne, IN - Alliance Games
2018                        EVENT SCHEDULE
           TIME                EVENT                                                      LOCATION
THU

           8:00pm - 12:00am    Reception                                                 Hilton Atrium First Floor
                               Cash bar, tables for gaming, demoing, hanging out or taking meetings

           8:00am - 5:00pm     Registration                                               Outside Anthony Wayne Ballroom
           10:30 - 11:30am     CMON Special Event - Gizmos                                Anthony Wayne Ballroom A
           11:30am - 12:30pm   Renegade Game Studios Special Event - Gunkimono            Anthony Wayne Ballroom B
           12:45pm - 2:15pm    Sponsored Lunch                                            Convention A North
           2:30 - 3:30pm       Alliance Workshops                                         Harrison Room A-C
FRIDAY

           3:45 - 6:00pm       Platinum Sponsor Focus Groups                              Harrison Rooms
                               WizKids                                                    Harrison A
                               CMON                                                       Harrison B
                               Games Workshop                                             Harrison C
                               Wizards of the Coast                                       Harrison D
           6:00 - 8:00pm       Explore the local restaurants of Fort Wayne                Explore Downtown
           6:00 - 8:00pm       WizKids Paint + Take Event                                 Harrison Corridor
           8:00pm - 12:00am    Demo Night                                                 Convention A South
                               Sponsored by Arcane Wonders & CMON

           8:00am - 3:00pm     Registration                                               Outside Anthony Wayne Ballroom
           9:00 - 10:00am      Asmodee North America Sponsored Breakfast                  Convention A North
           10:00 - 11:30am     Asmodee North America Focus Groups                         Harrison Rooms
                               Catan Studio                                               Harrison A
                               Repos Games                                                Harrison B
                               Asmodee North America                                      Harrison C
SATURDAY

           11:30am - 12:30pm   Fantasy Flight Games Special Event - KeyForge              Anthony Wayne Ballroom
           12:30 - 2:00pm      Sponsored Lunch                                            Convention A North
           2:00 - 4:00pm       NEW! Exhibit Hall Preview                                  Convention C
           4:00 - 6:00pm       Phyllis Opolko Silent Auction                              Harrison E
           4:30 - 6:00pm       Peer to Beer with Calliope Games                           Anthony Wayne Ballroom
           6:00 - 8:00pm       Sponsored Dinner                                           Convention A North
           8:00 - 10:00pm      Phyllis Opolko Silent Auction                              Harrison E
           8:00pm - 12:00am    Demo Night                                                 Convention A South
                               Sponsored by Renegade Game Studios & Ultra PRO

           8:00 - 9:00am       Pastries & Coffee                                          Harrison Corridor
           9:00 - 10:30am      Platinum Sponsor Focus Groups                              Harrison Rooms
                               Greater Than Games                                         Harrison A
                               Iello                                                      Harrison B
                               Q-Workshop                                                 Harrison C
SUNDAY

           10:45am - 12:15pm   Platinum Sponsor Focus Groups                              Harrison Rooms
                               Renegade Game Studios                                      Harrison A
                               Wizards of the Coast                                       Harrison B
                               Alderac Entertainment Group                                Harrison C
           12:00 - 2:30pm      Phyllis Opolko Silent Auction                              Harrison E
           12:30 - 2:00pm      Explore The Local Restaurants Of Fort Wayne                Explore Downtown
           2:00 - 6:00pm       Exhibit Hall                                               Convention C
           3:00 - 5:00pm       Silent Auction Pick Up                                     Harrison E

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2018     SPECIAL EVENTS
            CMON – GIZMOS!
            Friday, Sept. 7 | Anthony Wayne Ballroom A | 10:30 - 11:30am

            CMON welcomes retailers to experience the energetic new engine builder,
            Gizmos! Groups of four attendees will play CMON’s new engine builder
            while having the chance to win incredible door prizes such as Alliance
            Shopping Sprees and copies of the game to take home to their stores! In
            Gizmos, players look to create the most magnificent of machines, taking on
            the role of inventors at the Great Science Fair.

            By utilizing four different types of energy marbles, taken from the innova-
            tive 3D marble dispenser, they will purchase and construct new additions
            to their Gizmos. The best Gizmos will be able to chain-reaction off new
            additions as they’re made, giving players multiple results from taking a
            single action. The player that builds the greatest machine and collects the
            most victory points is declared the winner.

            RENEGADE GAME STUDIOS – GUNKIMONO
            Friday, Sept. 7 | Anthony Wayne Ballroom B | 11:30am - 12:30pm

            Join Renegade Game Studios for a special demo event to learn Gunkimono!
            This tactical tile-laying game set in feudal Japan will challenge players to
            optimize their troop deployment to gain the most ground and increase their
            military strength. Learn to play so you can demo this hot new game in your
            store this holiday season!

            FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES – KEYFORGE
            Saturday, Sept. 8 | Anthony Wayne Ballroom | 11:30am - 12:30pm

            Join us for a complete look at Keyforge, the world’s first Unique Deck
     ®      Game, created by legendary game designer Richard Garfield. In this semi-
            nar, you’ll learn a complete overview of the game, a product demonstra-
            tion, an Organized Play overview, and the chance to take home your first
            Keyforge deck.

            CALLIOPE – PEER TO BEER
            Saturday, Sept. 8 | Anthony Wayne Ballroom | 4:30pm - 6:00pm

            Leave it up to Calliope games to keep things… refreshing! Calliope Games
            will be hosting “Peer To Beer,” a fun-tastic event on Saturday, September
            8th, from 4:30-6:00pm. Raise your glasses with Calliope as they teach
            retailers a few fantastic Calliope titles and discuss preparation for the
            upcoming holidays.

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ALLIANCE 2018
      OPEN HOUSE

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GRAND WAYNE
       CONVENTION CENTER

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FOCUS GROUP
                          2018                                   SCHEDULE
Retailers, check your name badges! The color running across the bottom of your name tag determines which
schedule you follow.

On Friday we’ve added a fourth group to the rotating schedule - stars! If your badge has a star printed on
the bottom of your badge, you’ll follow the star schedule instead of your normal colored schedule. This rule
applies to Friday only. Retailers with stars should resume their normal colored schedule Saturday and Sunday.

Reach out to an Alliance employee if you have any questions!

FOCUS GROUP I — Friday September 7th 3:45-5:55pm
                          3:45-4:10pm                 4:15-4:40pm                 5:00-5:25pm                   5:30-5:55pm

GREEN      (A, B, C, D)   WizKids (A)                 CMON (B)                    Games Workshop (C)            Wizards of the Coast (D)

ORANGE (B, C, D, A)       CMON (B)                    Games Workshop (C)          Wizards of the Coast (D)      WizKids (A)

BLUE (C, D, A, B)         Games Workshop (C)          Wizards of the Coast (D)    WizKids (A)                   CMON (B)

STAR (D, A, B, C)         Wizards of the Coast (D)    WizKids (A)                 CMON (B)                      Games Workshop (C)

FOCUS GROUP II – Saturday September 8th 10:00-11:30am
                          10:00-10:25am                        10:30-10:55am                        11:00-11:25am

GREEN (A, B, C)           Catan Studio (A)                     Repos Games (B)                      Asmodee North America (C)

ORANGE (B, C, A)          Repos Games (B)                      Asmodee North America (C)            Catan Studio (A)

BLUE    (C, A, B)         Asmodee North America (C)            Catan Studio (A)                     Repos Games (B)

FOCUS GROUP III – Sunday September 9th 9:00-10:30am
                          9:00-9:25am                          9:30-9:55am                          10:00-10:25am

GREEN (A, B, C)           Greater Than Games (A)               Iello (B)                            Q-Workshop (C)

ORANGE (B, C, A)          Iello (B)                            Q-Workshop (C)                       Greater Than Games (A)

BLUE (C, A, B)            Q-Workshop (C)                       Greater Than Games (A)               Iello (B)

FOCUS GROUP IV – Sunday September 9th 10:45am-12:15pm
                          10:45-11:10am                        11:15-11:40am                        11:45-12:10pm

GREEN (A, B, C)           Renegade Game Studios (A)            Wizards of the Coast (B)             Alderac Entertainment Group (C)

ORANGE (B, C, A)          Wizards of the Coast (B)             Alderac Entertainment Group (C)      Renegade Game Studios (A)

BLUE (C, A, B)            Alderac Entertainment Group (C)      Renegade Game Studios (A)            Wizards of the Coast (B)

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2018                          FOCUS GROUPS
Harrison A          Friday, 4:00pm-6:00pm

              WizKids: How to Earn
                                            Join WizKids’ COO, Bryan Kinsella and learn how to maximize your store’s sales of
               More Profits for Your        HeroClix and other WizKids products.

                       Store in 2019

Harrison B          Friday, 4:00pm-6:00pm
                                            Join the CMON team for a presentation of their upcoming release schedule featuring
                                 CMON       key titles such as Victorian Masterminds, Sugar Blast, Wacky Races, and more. We’ll
                                            also dive into upcoming products for A Song of Ice & Fire Tabletop Miniatures Game
                                            and Organized Play opportunities across CMON’s brands.

Harrison C          Friday, 4:00pm-6:00pm
                                            Warhammer Underworlds was launched in October 2017, with the release of the
                 Games Workshop -           Shadespire Core box set. Since then GW has released expansions and accessories,
                                            along with the highly successful, on-going Organized Play support. So what’s next
         Warhammer Underworlds:
                                            for this brand? We will take a look at that, along with what is happening with other
                        What’s Next?        elements of our IP.

Harrison D          Friday, 4:00pm-6:00pm

              Wizards of the Coast -        From the new Dragon Heist storyline to the upcoming Betrayal Legacy (and much,
                                            much more), there’s plenty to get hyped about with D&D and Avalon Hill! Come
             What’s Next: Dungeons
                                            learn about a variety of new releases!
        and Dragons & Avalon Hill

Harrison A      Saturday, 10:00am-11:30am   Twenty years ago, Klaus Teuber’s wife asked him to design a game their
                                            family could enjoy together, so he set about designing Catan for his family. Since
                     Return to Catan        1995 Catan has been shared with over 27 million other families and friends in 39
                                            different languages.

                                            Join us to find out about this fall’s Return to Catan promotion, Catan Rise of the Inkas
                                            and Catan Crop Trust and the 5-6 Expansion for AGOT Catan

Harrison B      Saturday, 10:00am-11:30am
                                            Repos games is the studio behind some of the biggest hits in the last 10 years. 7

                                 Repos      Wonders, 7 Wonders Duel, Concept, When I Dream, and Cash and Guns to name
                                            just a few.

                                            Steffan Brunelle from Repos studios will be on hand to show retailers the new addi-
                                            tions to the Repos catalog: 7 Wonders Armada and Concept Kids

Harrison C      Saturday, 10:00am-11:30am   Asmodee North America is proud to represent the broadest and deepest product
                                            catalog in the Hobby Games industry. Our Games include: Catan, Ticket to Ride,
         Asmodee North America -            Pandemic, Splendor, Carcassonne, X-Wing, Mansions of Madness, 7 Wonders,
                        Great Games,        Dixit, and Concept to name just a few.

                    Amazing Stories:        Join us and learn more about our bestselling products and exciting new releases for
                                            the 4th Quarter.

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2018                         FOCUS GROUPS
Harrison A         Sunday, 9:00am-10:30am
                                            Join Paul Bender and Maggie Clayton of Greater Than Games as they teach you about
                Greater Than Games          the vast universe of products in which the Sentinel Comics heroes come to life. During the
                                            presentation, they will also show you how to demo the award-winning cooperative comic
                                            book card game Sentinels of the Multiverse, the game that started it all.

Harrison B         Sunday, 9:00am-10:30am
                                            Come to chat with IELLO’s COO Stephan Brissaud about the lasted games, including
                                   Iello    the revolutionary 8BitBox game system. Learn about our new Preferred Retailers’
                                            program and the several IELLO Innovations (in-store pickup, pre-releases, elite
                                            program, advance demo copies, etc...)

Harrison C         Sunday, 9:00am-10:30am   All dice tell a story. This is more than a claim. For many years we’ve made the most
                                            beautiful dice on the market. We are not only developing our product range and
                          Q Workshop        conquering new lands but adapting to the new conditions as well. Because gamers
                                            need better dice! Q WORKSHOP has all it takes to be the brand of the future. Join
                                            us! Meet our reps, see upcoming premieres, all-time bestsellers and new ways of
                                            presenting products to our customers. Let’s talk, your opinions are important to us!

Harrison A        Sunday, 10:45am-12:15pm
                                            Great pricing, Demo copies, Evergreen titles, and Retailer incentives. Just a few of

             Renegade Game Studios          the reasons why Renegade games should be on your shelves this holiday season.
                                            Find out more during our information packed seminar!

                                            Presented by Sara Erickson, Director of Sales and Marketing for Renegade
                                            Game Studios.

Harrison B        Sunday, 10:45am-12:15pm

               Wizards of the Coast -       There’s much excitement in store this fall, as we return to a fan favorite plane
                                            with Guilds of Ravnica and introduce a brand new trading card game with the
                What’s Next: Magic:
                                            Transformers TCG! Join us to find out more!
  The Gathering & Transformers:

Harrison C        Sunday, 10:45am-12:15pm

     Alderac Entertainment Group            Join Alderac Entertainment Group as we discuss recently released and
                                            upcoming products such as War Chest, Scorpius Freighter, Thunderstone Quest,
             Product Launch Calendar
                                            and Tiny Towns.

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PASSPORT
                    2018                                         PROGRAM
Greetings Explorers, and Welcome to Demo Night!

Before you lies a mysterious island, unexplored and untamed! Explore the
many territories of this island and collect tickets for your chance to win fantastic
treasure! Adventure awaits at the Alliance Open House Demo Night!

We’ve heard that people in this industry like games so, this year, the Open
House Demo Night experience will be structured a little differently:

The Demo Hall is arranged into eight (8) territories for you to explore. Each
retailer will be provided with a “Passport” upon check-in at registration
(Passports will also be available at Demo Night). Inside each passport is a
25-block grid which is divided up among each of the eight territories.

As you complete a demo within each territory, you’ll receive a colored
territory sticker for your passport. Collect stickers for each territory in exchange
for raffle tickets to win grand prizes.

  Each territory is color-coded for your convenience with table runners in the Demo Hall:

                                                 SHIPS - GRAY

                                                  SURF - BLUE

                                                BEACH – SAND

                                             VILLAGE – PURPLE

                                              JUNGLE - GREEN

                                               VOLCANO - RED

                                          HIDDEN TEMPLE – PINK

                                                 OASIS - TEAL

                                                   Each night, whenever you wish, you may submit your
                                                   Passport for review by one of our travel agents (Alliance
                  HOW TO                           employees); they will provide you with one (1) raffle ticket per

                EXCHANGE                           sticker earned.

                 STICKERS                          Each retailer can earn up to 25 tickets, one (1) ticket per one
                                                   (1) territory sticker. Explore as much of the island as possible in
               FOR TICKETS                         order to maximize your chances to win!

                                                   Turn the page – YOUR QUEST AWAITS!

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FRIDAY NIGHT SPONSORS                                                           DEMO NIGHT
                                                                                        EXHIBITORS
Alderac Entertainment Group	������������������������ D8, D9                  Mayday Games	����������������������������������������������������������������������������� E13
Asmodee North America......                        B1-14, C1-4,              Monte Cook Games	���������������������������������������������������������������������� H5
                                          C11-14, D1-3, D12-14               Mr. B Games/Forbidden Games	��������������������������������������������������� H10
Arcane Wonders............................ SPONSOR ROW                       Myndzei Games	��������������������������������������������������������������������������� H12
Ares Games.......................................................     E9     North Star Games	���������������������������������������������������������������� D10, D11
Atlas Games...................................................... G6         Osprey Publishing	�������������������������������������������������������������������������       E4
Avalanche Press................................................. H1          Paizo	������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ E11
Bandai.............................................................. G7      Palladium Books	��������������������������������������������������������������������������� H14
Bezier Games....................................................      E3     Party People Games	���������������������������������������������������������������������          E1
Brain Games...................................................... H9         PlayFusion	������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ G1
Breaking Games................................................. H2           Pokemon	������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� E10
Calliope Games.................................................       E8     Privateer Press	�������������������������������������������������������������������������������   F6
Capstone Games................................................        F7     PSI - Adam’s Apple	�����������������������������������������������������������������������        F1
Catalyst Game Labs	������������������������������������������         E2     PSI - Cryptozoic	����������������������������������������������������������������������������     F1
Cheapass Games............................................... F12            PSI - Deep Water Games	���������������������������������������������������������������            F2
CMON.......................................... SPONSOR ROW                   PSI - Formal Ferret	�������������������������������������������������������������������������     F2
Czech Games Edition	���������������������������������������� F10             PSI - Indie Boards and Cards	���������������������������������������������������������            F3
Daily Magic Games	������������������������������������������� F8             PSI - Jellybean Games	�������������������������������������������������������������������         F3
Devir................................................................. G8    PSI - NSKN	�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������    F4
Elzra................................................................. G9    PSI - Pandasaurus	�������������������������������������������������������������������������       F4
Everything Epic Games	������������������������������������� F11              PSI - Portal Games	������������������������������������������������������������������������       F5
Fireside Games................................................ G13           PSI - Roxley	����������������������������������������������������������������������������������   F5
Games and Gears............................................ G14              Quick Simple Fun	�������������������������������������������������������������������������� H6
Games Workshop......................................... D6, D7               R&R Games	���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� H8
Goodman Games.............................................. G2               Renegade Game Studios	�������������������������������������������� SPONSOR ROW
Greater Than Games..................................... C5, C6               Restoration Games	������������������������������������������������������������������������ G4
Green Ronin Publishing	������������������������������������� E14             Smirk and Dagger	������������������������������������������������������������������������ H11
Greenbrier Games	�������������������������������������������� G3             Steamforged Games	���������������������������������������������������������������������           E5
HABA Games.................................................... H3            Steve Jackson Games	��������������������������������������������������������������������          F9
Hub Games Ltd.................................................. H7           Stronghold Games	���������������������������������������������������������������������� G12
Iello.............................................................. D4, D5   Tasty Minstrel Games	��������������������������������������������������������������������� H13
IMP - 9th Level Games	��������������������������������������� F13            Thames & Kosmos	������������������������������������������������������������������������ G10
IMP - Green Couch Games	�������������������������������� F13                 Ultra Pro.................................................................... SPONSOR ROW
IMP - Jasco Games	�������������������������������������������� F13           Upper Deck	����������������������������������������������������������������������������������     E6
IMP - Level 99 Games	���������������������������������������� F14            USAopoly	������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ E12
IMP - Modiphius................................................. F14         White Wizard Games	������������������������������������������������������������������� G5
IMP - Van Ryder Games	������������������������������������� F14              Wizards of the Coast	�������������������������������������������������������������� C9, C10
Konami Digital Entertainment	����������������������������� H4                WizKids	���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� C7, C8
Looney Labs..................................................... G11         Wyrd Games	�������������������������������������������������������������������������������        E7

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Looking for a good place to eat while at the show?

                                                                                LOCAL EATS!
Not sure where the best places are? We’ve got you covered.
 Check out the various local hot spots mapped out below -
       all of which are in walking distance from the
      Convention Center and Hilton Downtown Hotel.

1. TOLON 614 S Harrison Street                                           7. DOUBLE DRAGON 117 W Wayne St
   Inventive farm-to-table fare & craft cocktails are the draw at this      No-frills, counter-serve Chinese choice with a few tables offering a menu of standard dishes.
   industrial-chic American eatery.
                                                                         8. JIMMY JOHN’S 101 W Wayne St
2. FORT WAYNE’S FAMOUS CONEY ISLAND                                         Counter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.
   131 W Main St
   Established in 1914, this bustling eatery known for hot dogs also     9. WINE DOWN 301 W Jefferson Blvd #100
   offers burgers, chili & pie.                                             New American small plates, rotating wines & cocktails served in chic digs with a
                                                                            spacious patio.
3. DASH IN 814 S Calhoun St
   Bustling pub/coffeehouse serves breakfast, lunch & dinner plus 23     10. O’REILLY’S IRISH BAR & RESTAURANT 301 W Jefferson Blvd
   rotating beers on tap.                                                   Late-night good, happy hour drinks, comfort food.

4. 816 PINT & SLICE 816 S Calhoun St                                     11. FRESHII 301 W Jefferson Blvd
   Local hangout serving a menu of creative pizzas & craft beers in a       Health-minded, counter-serve chain offering tossed-to-order salads plus soups, burritos
   laid-back space with couches.                                            & more.

5. THE HOPPY GNOME 203 E Berry St                                        12. KING GYROS 302 W Jefferson Blvd
   Modern, globally inspired eats pair with diverse beers at this           Unpretentious fast-food restaurant serving pita sandwiches & other classic Greek fare.
   casual, contemporary gastropub.                                          Cash only.

6. JK O’DONNELL’S 121 W Wayne St                                         13. POWERS HAMBURGER RESTAURANT 1402 S Harrison St
   Pub offering beer & scotch, bar bites & soccer on TV amid classic        Tiny roadside spot known for slider-style burgers & old-fashioned American comfort bites.
   Celtic ambiance.

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2018                                 SHOW SPECIALS
                    BUNDLES:                                 GOODMAN GAMES
                                                             • Dungeon Crawl Classics Line Extension
CRYPTOZOIC ENTERTAINMENT                                        (GMG DCCLGOH18)
• Buy six (6) copies (one case) of DC Spyfall (CZE 01996)      o Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG, Slipcover Edition
   and receive six (6) Retailer-Exclusive Swamp Thing          o Dungeon Crawl Classics #68: The People of the Pit
   Location Decks for Free (CZE DCSPYSOH18)                    o Dungeon Crawl Classics #69: The Emerald Enchanter
                                                               o Dungeon Crawl Classics #72: Beyond the Black Gate
GOODMAN GAMES                                                  o Dungeon Crawl Classics #75: The Sea Queen Escapes
• Fifth Edition Fantasy Starter Set (GMG 5EDOH18)              o Dungeon Crawl Classics #76: Colossus, Arise!
  o Original Adventures Reincarnated #1:                       o Dungeon Crawl Classics #78: Fate’s Fell Hand
      Into the Borderlands                                     o Dungeon Crawl Classics #79: Frozen in Time
  o Fifth Edition Fantasy #1: Glitterdoom                      o Dungeon Crawl Classics #80:
  o Fifth Edition Fantasy #2: The Fey Sisters’ Fate               Intrigue at the Court of Chaos
  o Fifth Edition Fantasy #3: The Pillars of Pelagia           o Dungeon Crawl Classics #82: Bride of the Black Manse
  o Fifth Edition Fantasy #4: War-Lock                         o Dungeon Crawl Classics #85:
  o Fifth Edition Fantasy #5:                                     The Making of the Ghost Ring
      Into the Dragon’s Maw                                    o Dungeon Crawl Classics #86: Hole in the Sky
  o Fifth Edition Fantasy #6:                                  o Dungeon Crawl Classics #87:
      Raiders of the Lost Oasis                                   Against the Atomic Overlord
  o Fifth Edition Fantasy #7: Fantastic Encounters             o Dungeon Crawl Classics #91:
  o Fifth Edition Fantasy #8: Eye of the Leviathan                Journey to the Center of Aereth
  o Fifth Edition Fantasy #9: The Fallen Temple                o Dungeon Crawl Classics #91.1: The Lost City of Barako
  o Fifth Edition Fantasy #10:                                 o Dungeon Crawl Classics #91.2: Lairs of Lost Agharta
      The Castle in the Sky                                    o Dungeon Crawl Classics #93:
  o Fifth Edition Fantasy #11:                                    Moon-Slaves of the Cannibal Kingdom
      The Archmage’s Lost Hideaway                             o Dungeon Crawl Classics #94: Neon Knights
  o Fifth Edition Fantasy #12:                                 o Dungeon Crawl Classics #95: Enter the Dagon
      The Forgotten Hive                                       o Dungeon Crawl Classics #96: The Tower of Faces
  o Fifth Edition Fantasy #13:                                 o Dungeon Crawl Classics #97: The Queen of Elfland’s Son
      Mystery Beneath the Monastery                            o Dungeon Crawl Classics 2017
  o Fifth Edition Fantasy #14: Beneath the Keep                   Halloween Module: Shadow Under Devil’s Reef
  o Fifth Edition Fantasy #15:                                 o DCC RPG 0-Level Scratch Off Character Sheets
      Drowning Caverns of the Fish God                         o Gen Con 2016 Program Guide
                                                               o Gen Con 2017 Program Guide
•    Dungeon Crawl Classics Starter Set                        o Dungeon Crawl Classics 2018 Convention Module:
     (GMG DCCSMOH18)                                              Tower of the Black Pearl (level 1)
    o Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG (Hardback)                    o Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG Quick Start Rules
    o Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG (Softcover)                   o Dungeon Crawl Classics #77:
    o Dungeon Crawl Classics #67:                                 The Croaking Fane - Sketch Cover
       Sailors on the Starless Sea (Level 0)                   o Dungeon Crawl Classics #88.5: Curse of the Kingspire
    o Dungeon Crawl Classics #66.5
       Doom of the Savage Kings (Level 1)                    MR. B GAMES
    o Dungeon Crawl Classics #93:                            • Buy three (3) Railroad Rivals (MIB FRB1100),
       Moon-Slaves of the Cannibal Kingdom (Level 2)            Get one (1) copy for free and a free demo copy for your store!
    o Dungeon Crawl Classics #70:
       Jewels of the Carnifex (Level 3)                      Q WORKSHOP
    o Dungeon Crawl Classics #71: The 13th Skull (Level 4)   Dice Sets POP Display – Bestsellers 2018 (QWS DBUN003OH18)
    o Dungeon Crawl Classics #88:                            • 2x Call of Cthulhu Black & Green Dice Set (7 pcs)
       The 998th Conclave of Wizards (Level 5)               • 1x Metal Dwarven Dice Set (7 pcs)
    o Gen Con 2015 Program Guide                             • 2x Pathfinder Carrion Crown Dice Set (7 pcs)
       (Goodman Games Annual)                                • 2x Elvish Black & Red Dice Set (7 pcs)
    o Dungeon Crawl Classics 2018 Convention Module:         • 1x Celtic 3D Revised Beige & Black Dice set (7 pcs)
       Tower of the Black Pearl (level 1)                    • 1x Elvish Black & White Dice Set (7 pcs)
    o Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG Quick Start Rules           • 1x Forest 3D Green & Black Dice Set (7 pcs)
       (OGL Fantasy RPG QSR)                                 • 1x Elvish Translucent & Blue Dice Set (7 pcs)

          ALL SHOW SPECIALS APPLY TO IN-STOCK ITEMS ONLY.                                       THANK YOU!
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2018                                  SHOW SPECIALS
RENEGADE GAME STUDIOS                                       NORTH STAR GAMES
Purchase either of the following:                           Pre-order six (6) copies of Most Wanted (NSG 800OH18) and receive 10% off.
• Bundle One: Small Boxes, Big Fun! (RGS SBBFOH18)          (Offer available to Brick & Mortar retailers only, capped at six games total)
  o 2x Kitty Paw
  o 2x Tea Dragon                                           PAIZO
  o 2x Shiba Inu House                                      10% off MSRP when you purchase these items at the show:
  o 2x Sundae Split                                         • Starfinder RPG Armory Hardcover (PZO 7108OH18)
  o 2x Fox in the Forest                                    • Starfinder RPG Adventure Path – Dead Suns Part 3 –
                                                                Splintered Worlds (PZO 7203OH18)
•    Bundle Two: Small Boxes, Deep Strategy! (RGS
     SBDSOH18)                                              RESTORATION GAMES
    o 2x Arboretum                                          Pre-order three (3) copies of Fireball Island: The Curse of Vul Kar
    o 2x Honshu                                             (REO 9100OH18) and get 10% off MSRP
    o 2x Fox in the Forest
    o 2x Blood of an Englishman                             SCS DIRECT
    o 2x Sundae Split                                       15% off when you preorder these items at the show:
                                                            • Monster Dual Playmat Tube: Clear with Black Cap
     and receive 10% off MSRP and get a free POP Display
                                                               (SDI MON-2MATB-345OH18)
     (RGS POPOH18)!
                                                            • Monster Dual Playmat Tube: Opaque White with White Cap
                                                               (SDI MON-2MATW-352OH18)
                 DISCOUNTS:
                                                            TASTY MINSTREL GAMES
THE ARMY PAINTER                                            • 10% off MSRP when you purchase Orleans (TTT 2006OH18) at the show
10% off MSRP when you purchase the Technique Half Rack      • 15% off MSRP when you purchase these items at the show:
(TAP WP8902OH18)                                              o Dungeon Roll: Core Game (TTT 9004OH18)
                                                              o Yokohama (TTT 2017OH18)
ASMODEE NORTH AMERICA                                         o Eminent Domain: Base Game (TTT 1005OH18)
50% off ALL orders placed at the show                         o Pioneer Days (TTT 1019OH18)
Additional 2% off for Platinum Retailer account orders        o Scoville (TTT 1012OH18)

AVALANCHE PRESS                                             THAMES AND KOSMOS
10% off MSRP when you preorder these items at the show:     10% off MSRP when you purchase these items at the show:
• Second World War at Sea: Eastern Fleet (APL                   •    Lost Cities: Rivals (TAK 690335OH18)
   0019OH18)                                                    •    Word Slam Family (TAK 691172OH18)
• Great War at Sea: Cruiser Warfare (APL 0702OH18)              •    Mercado (TAK 692964OH18)
• Great War at Sea: Rise of the Dragon (APL 0887OH18)           •    Targi (TAK 691479OH18)
• Panzer Grenadier: Road to Dunkirk (APL 0334OH18)              •    Ingenious (TAK 696116OH18)

CALLIOPE GAMES                                              VALLEJO
Preorder six (6) copies of The Mansky Caper (CLP 135) and   • 5% off MSRP when you preorder the new full range of Aerosols
get 10% off any Titan Series order:                            (34 colors, VAL EX716FULOH18)
• Running with the Bulls (CLP 114OH18)                      •    10% off MSRP when you purchase a full range (display, plus 6 units of each
• Menu Masters (CLP 115OH18)                                     color) of the following:
• Hive Mind (CLP 116OH18)                                       o Game Color Complete Rack (VAL EX122FULOH18)
• Ancestree (CLP 132OH18)                                       o Model Color 17 ml Complete Range Rack
• Shutterbug (CLP 133OH18)                                          (VAL EX706FULOH18)
• Capital City (CLP 134OH18)                                    o Complete Vallejo Tools Assortment Rack (VAL TEX101FULOH18)
                                                                o Model Color: Hobby Rack (80x6=480 colors)
ELZRA CORPORATION                                                   (VAL EX124FULOH18)
• Buy four (4) copies (one case) of Catacombs: Wyverns of
                                                            •    10% off MSRP when you purchase a half range
   Wylemuir (ELZ1500OH18) and receive 20% off MSRP
                                                                 (display, plus 3 units each) of the following:
• Buy 12 copies (one case) of Catacombs: Cavern of Soloth
                                                                o Model Color: 17ml Half Range Rack (VAL EX108HALFOH18)
   (ELZ 1100OH18) and receive 20% off MSRP
                                                                o Game Color: Half Range Half Rack (VAL EX122HALFOH18)

          ALL SHOW SPECIALS APPLY TO IN-STOCK ITEMS ONLY.                                        THANK YOU!
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GAME
                                                TRADE MEDIA
                                         As part of the media marketing arm of Alliance Game Distributors,
                                         our mission is to excite and inform retailers and consumers of
                                         the products we distribute through quality video content over
                                         many platforms, including, but not limited to: Facebook, Instagram,
                                         Twitter, YouTube and our website GameTradeMedia.com.
     www.facebook.com/Gametrademedia/          @GameTradeMedia

     www.instagram.com/GameTradeMedia/         www.youtube.com/gametrademedia

                                           JOSH GEPPI — PRESIDENT
                                           Josh Geppi has over 20 years of professional experience in the comic/
                                           pop culture industry. Former President of Diamond International
                                           Galleries where he sold pop culture collectibles and artwork, Josh is now
                                           the President of ComicWow. ComicWow is the multi-media marketing
                                           branch of Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc.

                                           RICHARD ANKNEY — PRODUCTION MANAGER
                                           Richard “Big Rick” Ankney is a retired Navy Corpsman, who finds himself
                                           working in the industry that 15-years-old Rick would have never imagined
                                           he would be a part of! As Production Manager for Game Trade Media and
                                           ComicWow, Big Rick’s mission is to bring the world of gaming and
                                           comics to an even broader audience!

                                           JOHNNY ROSE — FULL-TIME VIDEOGRAPHER;
                                           PART-TIME TIME TRAVELER
                                           When he’s not visiting fantastic worlds in his time travelling police box,
                                           Johnny can be found creating engaging video content for Game Trade
                                           Media and Comic Wow in an industry that he fell in love with as a kid.

                                           LEONA CICONE — VIDEO EDITOR
                                           Leona Cicone works as the video editor for Game Trade Media. She has
                                           always enjoyed playing board games with friends, family and strangers.
                                           The more people who game, the better!

                                           DAVE TAYLOR — HOST, GUEST CORRESPONDENT
                                           Dave Taylor first discovered painting miniatures for tabletop wargames
                                           in 1991. Since then he has painted over 10,000 minis of all shapes,
                                           sizes, and genres. He now primarily paints miniatures for tabletop
                                           wargames, and has recently really enjoyed bring board game minia-
                                           tures to life

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                                 2018                                                                HALL LIST
AGD SALES BOOTH........................................... 112                  Jellybean Games	����������������������������������������������������������������������������511
AGD SALES BOOTH........................................... 901                  Konami Digital Entertainment	����������������������������������������������������������811
9th Level Games.................................................. 711           Legion Supplies...............................................................................713
Adam’s Apple Games.......................................... 509                Level 99 Games..............................................................................711
Alderac Entertainment Group............................... 303                  Lion Forge......................................................................................904
Arcane Wonders................................................. 404             Lookout Games...............................................................................401
Ares Games........................................................ 305          Looney Labs....................................................................................409
Asmodee North America..................................... 401                  Max Protection................................................................................215
Atlas Games....................................................... 410          Mayday Games..............................................................................705
Avalanche Press.................................................. 812           Modiphius......................................................................................711
Bandai............................................................... 213       Monte Cook Games	�����������������������������������������������������������������������412
Bezier Games..................................................... 605           Mr. B Games/Forbidden Games	�����������������������������������������������������312
Brain Games....................................................... 807          Myndzei Games..............................................................................813
Breaking Games................................................. 313             North Star Games	��������������������������������������������������������������������������701
Calliope Games.................................................. 603            NSKN Games.................................................................................512
Capstone Games................................................. 212             Osprey Publishing	��������������������������������������������������������������������������505
Catalyst Game Labs............................................ 508              Paizo.............................................................................................207
Catan Studio....................................................... 401         Palladium Books..............................................................................216
Cheapass Games................................................ 211              Pandasaurus Games	�����������������������������������������������������������������������512
CMON............................................................... 601         Party People Games	�����������������������������������������������������������������������507
Creative Goods Companies................................. 504                   Plaid Hat Games	����������������������������������������������������������������������������401
Cryptozoic Entertainment..................................... 509               PlayFusion......................................................................................808
Czech Games Edition.......................................... 803               Pokemon........................................................................................107
Daily Magic Games............................................ 613               Portal Games..................................................................................513
Days of Wonder.................................................. 401            Privateer Press.................................................................................703
Deep Water Games............................................. 510               Quick Simple Fun	���������������������������������������������������������������������������709
Devir Americas................................................... 310           Q-Workshop...................................................................................205
Dex Protection..................................................... 805         R&R Games....................................................................................806
Diamond Comic Distributors................................. 903                 Reaper Miniatures	��������������������������������������������������������������������������712
Elzra.................................................................. 311     Renegade Game Studios	�����������������������������������������������������������������301
Everything Epic Games........................................ 710               Restoration Games	�������������������������������������������������������������������������609
Fantasy Flight Games.......................................... 401              Roxley Games.................................................................................513
Fireside Games................................................... 612           SCS Direct/Monster Protectors	��������������������������������������������������������413
Formal Ferret Games........................................... 510              Smirk and Dagger	��������������������������������������������������������������������������614
GAMA Game Manu. Assoc................................. 902                      Space Cowboys..............................................................................401
Game Trade Magazine........................................ 814                 Steamforged Games	�����������������������������������������������������������������������406
Game Trade Media............................................. 111               Steve Jackson Games	���������������������������������������������������������������������610
Games and Gears............................................... 307              Stronghold Games	�������������������������������������������������������������������������611
Games Workshop............................................... 203               Tasty Minstrel Games	����������������������������������������������������������������������110
Gaming Paper.................................................... 810            Thames & Kosmos	��������������������������������������������������������������������������407
Goodman Games............................................... 309                The Army Painter	���������������������������������������������������������������������������314
Greater Than Games........................................... 103               Ultra Pro.........................................................................................707
Green Couch Games........................................... 711                Upper Deck....................................................................................801
Green Ronin Publishing....................................... 109               USAopoly.......................................................................................209
Greenbrier Games.............................................. 411              Vallejo Hobby Colors	����������������������������������������������������������������������905
HABA Games..................................................... 214             Van Ryder Games	��������������������������������������������������������������������������711
HeidelBÄR Games............................................... 401              White Wizard Games	��������������������������������������������������������������������408
HUB Games........................................................ 809           Wizards of the Coast	����������������������������������������������������������������������201
Iello.................................................................... 105   WizKids.........................................................................................101
Indie Boards & Cards.......................................... 511              Wyrd Games..................................................................................607
Jasco Games...................................................... 711           Z-Man Games................................................................................401

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