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Gamezombies: Press Releases & other Marketing info

Friday, 12 March 2004

BETRAYAL AT HOUSE ON THE HILL
Mood:  surprised

BETRAYAL AT HOUSE ON THE HILL? will deliver thrills and chills!

March 12, 2004 (RENTON, Wash.) ? This September, Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS), will release the first-ever tile game with a great horror theme from the classic Avalon Hill line of board games. BETRAYAL AT HOUSE ON THE HILL? quickly builds suspense and excitement as players explore a haunted mansion of their own design, encountering spirits and frightening omens that foretell their fate. With an estimated one hour playing time, BETRAYAL AT HOUSE ON THE HILL is ideal for parties, family gatherings or casual fun with friends.

BETRAYAL AT HOUSE ON THE HILL is a tile game that allows players to build their own haunted house room by room, tile by tile, creating a new thrilling game board every time. The game is designed for three to six people, each of whom plays one of six possible characters. Secretly, one of the characters betrays the rest of the party, and the innocent members of the party must defeat the traitor in their midst before it?s too late! BETRAYAL AT HOUSE ON THE HILL will appeal to any game player who enjoys a fun, suspenseful, and strategic game.

BETRAYAL AT HOUSE ON THE HILL includes detailed game pieces, including character cards, pre-painted plastic figures, and special tokens, all of which help create a spooky atmosphere and streamline game play. The suggested manufacturer?s retail price is $40.00.

BETRAYAL AT HOUSE ON THE HILL is part of Wizards of the Coast?s Avalon Hill? line of games, which includes AXIS & ALLIESa, RISKa 2210 A.D.a, DIPLOMACYa and many others.

Wizards of the Coast, Inc., a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS), is a worldwide leader in the trading card game and tabletop roleplaying game categories, and a leading developer and publisher of game-based entertainment products. The company holds an exclusive patent on trading card games (TCGs) and their method of play and produces the premier trading card game, Magic: The Gathering?, among many other trading card games and family card and board games. Wizards is also a leading publisher of roleplaying games, such as Dungeons & Dragons?, and publisher of fantasy series fiction with numerous New York Times best-sellers. For more information, visit the Wizards of the Coast website at wizards.com .

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Avalon Hill, Risk 2210 A.D., Axis & Allies and Diplomacy are trademarks of Hasbro, Inc. All rights reserved.

Betrayal at House on the Hill is manufactured and distributed by Wizards of the Coast, Inc. Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast in the U.S.A and other countries.

? 2004 Wizards.


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Tuesday, 2 March 2004

RISK GODSTORM
Mood:  cool

Here's the latest announcement from Wizards of the Coast

Here's the latest news from Wizards of the Coast on a new military strategy game releasing this summer!

RISK GODSTORM COMING THIS SUMMER

Battle with the gods for control of the ancient world!

March 2, 2004 (RENTON, Wash.) ? Are you prepared to face the gods of ancient mythology in battle? This July, board game players everywhere will get the chance to deliver ancient Earth and the mythological underworld from the hands of the enemy. RISK GODSTORM, a new game from Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS), offers players the opportunity to pit men and gods against each other in a war of shifting alliances and magical powers. Designed to appeal to everyone from board gaming hobbyists to mythology buffs to those who enjoy the classic strategy game of RISK, RISK GODSTORM features exciting game play while evoking the mystery and lure of the ancient world.

A game of RISK GODSTORM begins with soldiers and elephants representing a range of eastern and western mythologies: Norse, Greek, Celtic, Egyptian and Babylonian. Players can also use four gods -- Magic, Death, Sky and War, each of which wield supernatural forces that can help in this game of earthly domination. Richly detailed game pieces, including miracle cards, faith tokens, territory cards and temples help guide game play. The not-yet-lost continent of Atlantis offers a special strategic opportunity, as the continent and all its occupying forces can be wiped out with the draw of a single card. RISK GODSTORM contains a lavishly illustrated, full-color board of a map of the ancient Earth and a secondary board of the mythological underworld. ($45.00 MSRP)

Wizards of the Coast, Inc., a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS), is a worldwide leader in the trading card game and tabletop roleplaying game categories, and a leading developer and publisher of game-based entertainment products. The company holds an exclusive patent on trading card games (TCGs) and their method of play and produces the premier trading card game, Magic: The Gathering?, among many other trading card games and family card and board games. Wizards is also a leading publisher of roleplaying games, such as Dungeons & Dragons?, and publisher of fantasy series fiction with numerous New York Times best-sellers. For more information, visit the Wizards of the Coast website at wizards.com <http://www.wizards.com>.

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Risk is a trademark of Hasbro, Inc. Used with permission. Risk Godstorm is manufactured and distributed by Wizards of the Coast, Inc. Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast in the U.S.A and other countries. ? 2004 Wizards.


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Wednesday, 10 December 2003

Axis & Allies D-Day
Mood:  not sure
New Axis & Allies D-Day Edition From Wizards of the Coast

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


WIZARDS OF THE COAST TO RELEASE NEW AXIS & ALLIES
D-DAY? GAME

Axis & Allies D-Day edition honors the 60th anniversary of D-Day

December 10, 2003 (Renton, Wash.) ? It?s the morning of June 6, 1944. As Allied forces prepare to storm Normandy?s beaches, the fate of Europe is in your hands! In honor of next year?s 60th anniversary of D-Day, Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS), will release AXIS & ALLIES D-DAY, a new, stand-alone extension of the classic strategy game Axis & Allies. Axis & Allies D-Day, will allow players to re-create the largest combined military operation in history.

Scheduled for release in May 2004, Axis & Allies D-Day will feature detailed game components, including a new blockhouse piece, an extra- large game board and original artwork commissioned exclusively for the D-Day game box. Other elements of this new Axis & Allies variant include a pre-set deck with three card categories ? Order, Tactics and Fortune ? which add increasing depth and complexity to a player?s game play experience. Order cards determine play sequence and break turns into distinct phases, Tactics cards offer players more strategic opportunities, and Fortune cards add an element of unpredictability. Axis & Allies D-Day is designed for two to three players and can be played in two hours.

Axis & Allies D-Day begins as plans for Operation Overlord, the invasion of German-held Normandy, are underway. 130,000 soldiers of the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States are assaulting Fortress Europe. You and your fellow world powers control their fates.

One side is the Axis: Germany, which has turned the beaches of Normandy into a near-impenetrable stronghold. Breaching its defenses are the Allies: the United Kingdom (U.K.), Canada and the United States (U.S.). The future of Europe, and of the world, hangs in the balance.

Axis & Allies D-Day is the third Axis & Allies variant, following the successful Axis & Allies Europe and Axis & Allies Pacific, which both released in 2001.

Axis & Allies D-Day is part of Wizards of the Coast?s Avalon Hill? line of games, which includes Axis & Allies, Axis & Allies Europe, Axis & Allies Pacific, Risk, Diplomacy and many others.

Wizards of the Coast, Inc., a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS), is a worldwide leader in the trading card game and tabletop roleplaying game categories, and a leading developer and publisher of game-based entertainment products. The company holds an exclusive patent on trading card games (TCGs) and their method of play and produces the premier trading card game, Magic: The Gathering?, among many other trading card games and family card and board games. Wizards is also a leading publisher of roleplaying games, such as Dungeons & Dragons?, and publisher of fantasy series fiction with numerous New York Times best-sellers. For more information, visit the Wizards of the Coast website at wizards.com <http://www.wizards.com>.


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Axis & Allies, Axis & Allies Europe, Axis & Allies Pacific, Axis & Allies D-Day, Risk, Diplomacy and Avalon Hill are trademarks of Hasbro, Inc. Used with permission.

Axis & Allies is manufactured and distributed by Wizards of the Coast, Inc. Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast. ? 2003 Wizards.


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Sunday, 7 December 2003

Jolly Ruthless
Mood:  not sure
Money Games
JOLLY RUTHLESS - THE NEW BOARD GAME. IT'S FUN, ITS EXCITING


Remember that TV Show Dallas?

Well JR is BACK!

JOLLY RUTHLESS - The Money Board Game

Do you want control of countries?
What about playing the stock exchange?

Do you want to take over companies?

Here is your chance to test yourself! With this fantastic new board game before going out into the real world of buying shares, making money and taking over companies.

"Jolly Ruthless" is an exciting fun game that can be played by families, adults and children. Having money involved and potential to lease countries, oil wells and to take a Jolly Risk adds to the excitement. For more information visit: http://www.moneygames.biz

Money Games Incorporated is looking to open up discussions with a manufacturer for production and distribution rights.

We would be interested in discussing business opportunities. Click here to contact us.


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Saturday, 6 December 2003

Wildwords
Mood:  happy
Wildwords is now in board game form just in time for Christmas. (see review).

The board game is $29.95 and can be purchased at www.wildwords.us.

Posted by games/zombiereviews at 9:40 AM PST
Updated: Saturday, 6 December 2003 9:41 AM PST
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Tuesday, 25 November 2003

Cranium Custom

October 30, 2003

Cranium Custom: The New Way to Add a Personal Twist to Outrageous Fun

The smash-hit game Cranium has given outrageous fun to parties and get-togethers for millions of Craniacs. Now, Cranium Custom offers a new way to add a unique personal touch to the next bridal shower, baby shower or party. With Cranium Custom (at www.cranium.com), Craniacs can print custom-made Cranium cards for all kinds of special events. Whether it's getting a new friend to spell "schmooze" backwards at a party, or getting your sister to hum the theme from "The Brady Bunch," Cranium Custom is guaranteed to bring outrageous fun and memorable moments to any special get-together.

Making shared moments and memories even more special is what Cranium Custom is all about. Craniacs can create themed cards to enhance a Halloween or New Year's Eve party, or use the customization feature to add a personal touch to a birthday party or a special game night with friends. All gamers need to do is log on and register at www.cranium.com to start creating custom cards any time they'd like to add a cool personal twist to their next party.

With more than three million copies sold, Cranium is the fastest-selling independent game in history. Cranium is a recipient of the Toy Industry Association's "Game of the Year" Award, recognizing the most innovative, interactive and playful game of the year.



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Axis & Allies in 2004!
Axis & Allies in 2004

First Major Revision in Twenty Years of AXIS & ALLIES?!

November 7, 2003 (RENTON, Wash.) ? For the first time in over two decades, players of the classic World War II military strategy game AXIS & ALLIES? will be able to experience a revised edition of their favorite game. Early next year, Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS), will release a new version of Axis & Allies, created under the direction of Larry Harris, the game?s original designer. The revised Axis & Allies, scheduled for release in March 2004, will feature more detailed game pieces, a beautifully charted, full-color world map and updated rules that promise to make play more exciting than ever.

The redesigned edition of Axis & Allies emphasizes the game?s dedication to historical detail, including the revamping of play pieces to reflect real-life military vehicles. Now German tanks are shaped like Panther tanks, while the U.S. and the U.K. tanks resemble Sherman tanks. Changes to the fighter planes include transforming the U.K. fighters into Spitfires, the U.S. fighters into P-38 Lightnings, and the German fighters into Ju-87 Stukas.

While retaining Axis & Allies? historical flavor and complex strategy, updates to the game?s rules -- such as new guidelines for weapons development research -- help streamline and improve game balance. Other specific additions to the game include new sea zone configurations and even new territories. The box size has been reduced by half, making the game much easier to stock, and easier than ever to merchandise.

First produced in the early 1980s by Milton Bradley, an affiliate of Wizards of the Coast, Axis & Allies is a classic game of war, economics, and strategy. Victory goes not only to the team that conquers its opponents on the field of battle, but also to the individual player who seizes the most enemy territory. The game is set in spring 1942, as five world powers struggle for supremacy: Germany and Japan are aligned against England, the Soviet Union, and the USA. Players control the military and economic destiny of one of these countries in the titanic struggle that will decide the fate of the world.

Axis & Allies is part of Wizards of the Coast?s Avalon Hill? line of games, which includes Axis & Allies Europe, Axis & Allies Pacific, Risk, Diplomacy and many others.

Wizards of the Coast, Inc., a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS), is a worldwide leader in the trading card game and tabletop roleplaying game categories, and a leading developer and publisher of game-based entertainment products. The company holds an exclusive patent on trading card games (TCGs) and their method of play and produces the premier trading card game, Magic: The Gathering?, among many other trading card games and family card and board games. Wizards is also a leading publisher of roleplaying games, such as Dungeons & Dragons?, and publisher of fantasy series fiction with numerous New York Times best-sellers. For more information, visit the Wizards of the Coast website at wizards.com .

Axis & Allies, Axis & Allies Europe, Axis & Allies Pacific, Risk, Diplomacy and Avalon Hill are trademarks of Hasbro, Inc. Used with permission. Axis & Allies is manufactured and distributed by Wizards of the Coast, Inc. Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast. ? 2003 Wizards.

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Cranium Hullabaloo & Conga


November 25, 2003

Cranium?s Hullabaloo and Conga Win The National Parenting Center?s Seal of Approval

What happens when you create games that are outrageous fun for the entire family? You win awards of course! Cranium, Inc. is proud to announce that their Conga and Hullabaloo family boardgames recently earned The National Parenting Center?s Seal of Approval, which is awarded to those games that provide wholesome fun for the entire family. This recent award adds to an already impressive list of fifteen combined awards for the two games, and more than 40 awards earned across the entire Cranium product line.

Read more of what The National Parenting Center had to say about both games!

Conga:

?It's hard to put into words just how much we loved this fabulous family game.?

?Lots of fun and laughs are guaranteed.?

Hullabaloo:

?Borrowing a little from Musical Chairs and a bit from Simon Sez, Cranium demonstrates again that they know how to have a good time.?

?Hullabaloo is great for groups, the larger the crazier, so spread out and get ready to host a heck of a hullabaloo.?

Conga and Hullabaloo are available for a suggested price of $19.95 and $24.95 respectively and can be found at retailers nationwide, or ordered directly from the Cranium online store.

About Cranium, Inc.

Cranium, Inc. has been creating outrageously fun games since the 1998 debut of Cranium, which quickly became the fastest-selling independent board game in history. Today, the Cranium craze is a global phenomenon with Craniacs of all ages finding the fun at home, at work, at school, or on the go. Cranium, Cranium Tin Edition, Cranium Primo Edition, Cranium Booster Box? 1 and Booster Box 2, Cranium Hoopla, Cranium Cadoo, Cranium Cadoo Tin Edition, Cranium Cadoo Booster Box?, Cranium Cariboo, Cranium Hullabaloo, and Cranium Conga are available in the United States. Around the world, international editions of Cranium have been written by and for fun-loving people in Australia, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Throughout 2003, Cranium, Inc. will debut 10 new international versions that will be sold in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Holland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. Cranium Cadoo is also available in a World English Edition. For additional information about Cranium, Inc., its family of products, and the Cranium Fund, visit the Cranium web site at: www.cranium.com.



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