May/June Preorders available, Splotter Games Happening?

Hello all, just wanted to make you all aware that I am accepting preorders on some items that are scheduled to be released in the May/June window- of course, we all know how slack the game industry is, so please don't blame me when Rio Grande says "May" but they mean "October". If you'd like to preorder any of these items, just shoot me an email with what you want and I'll guarantee you have it as soon as it's released, 35% off retail as usual. No down payment required, I just need your name to stick on it when it arrives. Please preorder if you're interested as it will prevent disappointment when I don't have enough of a title to go around!

There is a very good chance that I will be stocking both ROADS AND BOATS and ANTIQUITY as Splotter is releasing new print runs of both games. I'm pretty excited, these are terrific games that deserve your attention. I do not have pricing available as of yet, but the price point might be slightly higher than the usual 35% off- consider it a "premium" item, imported straight from the Netherlands. If you are interested, let me know and I will put you on the list for either of these games and we'll discuss further as the release (June) approaches. Their print runs tend to vanish as soon as they're published so if you're interested, don't hesitate.

PREORDERS NOW AVAILABLE:
Warrior Knights (FFG)
Cleopatra and the Society of Architects (DoW)
Funny Friends (RGG)
Scepter of Zandavor (ZMG)
War of the Ring: Battles of the Third Age (FFG)
Blue Moon City (FFG)
Catan Card Game (MFG)
Tempus (Cafe...is this vaporware or something?)
Memoir '44 Pacific Expansion (DoW)
Winner's Circle/Royal Turf (F2F)
Wizard's Brew/Das Amulett (F2F)
Winehandler/Weinhandler (MFG)
Masons (RGG)
Spirits of Niagara (RGG)
Thurn And Taxis (RGG)
El Grande Decennial (RGG)
Rum & Pirates (RGG- new Alea)
Hollywood Blockbuster/Traumfabrik (Eagle)
Die Macher (Valley)
Dungeon Twister 3/4 Player Expansion (Asmodee)
Dungeon Twister- Goodies Pack #1 (Asmodee)
Arkham Horror: Curse of the Dark Pharaoh (FFG)

Preordering guarantees you'll get it!

Thanks
Michael Barnes
Factory Games

Used Games List 4/21/2006

*Edited 4/23- Many games sold!*

Hi folks, some of you have asked about used games...well, just like at AGF I'm proud to offer some lightly used games for sale at cut-rate prices! All are satisfaction guaranteed- complete and in good to like-new condition. Have a look at the list here and let me know if there's something you want.

Age of Mythology $15
Air Baron $15
Axis and Allies (original) $20
Battle Cry (Avalon Hill) $20
Bootleggers $20
Caesar and Cleopatra $10
Canasta Caliente $1
Diceland Ogre $5
En Garde $5
Java $20
Phase 10 $1
Settlers Das Buch $7
Trivial Pursuit 1980's (cards only) $3
Uno $1
Vampire Hunter $5


Usual sale policies apply...keep your eyes on this spot for more later!

Michael Barnes
Factory Games

"It's Alf! He's back in Pog form!"

On the cover of the March issue of Comics and Games Retailer, an industry trade magazine, is a big, undoubtedly expensive paid advertisement that proudly proclaims "POG IS BACK!" An "extreme" anime-style character with "attitude" entreats us to "Stack 'em and Slam 'em" beneath the official logo for the Global Pog Association.

Pogs. Their lasting legacy on pop culture is a joke from the Simpsons, where Milhouse trades Bart's soul to the Comic Book Guy for Alf pogs.

That being said...if anyone has any souls for trade, I'd be happy to get you a box when they release.

Michael Barnes
Factory Games

T2R: Marklin, Caylus, and Runebound: Midnight are in

Hi folks, just a little inventory update-

TICKET TO RIDE: MARKLIN EDITION ($27)- While not quite the level of double/triple/quadruple dipping that the Carcassonne ongoing series of games has turned into, T2R enters its 3rd iteration with the Marklin edition- a German map, some new mechanics including passengers, and a tie-in with a major German manufacturer of toy trains. This is a great looking version.

CAYLUS ($34)- Yes, it's back...the blowup hype game of 2005 has returned in a second edition. Frankly, I didn't care for it because I prefer games that have really broad decision making thresholds and I felt it played like a flowchart. But hey, I'm in the minority! This is definitely one of the better Eurogames of recent times despite my protests and it sure seems like it has the hardcore appeal of Puerto Rico or Princes of Florence...I'd bet that Ystari is gunning to take Alea's place.

RUNEBOUND: MIDNIGHT ($27)- Runebound gets expanded yet again in this new expansion that takes place in FFG's proprietary RPG setting. It looks like an all new map, new characters, new adventures...more, more, more. Say what you will about Runebound, but it's definitely an expandable, flexible system...I still can't believe it's a Martin Wallace game...I mean, you're not broke the whole freakin' game and the rules are written in readable english!

RAILROAD TYCOON ($39)- Speaking of Martin Wallace...Call me a heretic, but I enjoy RRT more than Age of Steam. I think the game is more accessible but no less interesting and I like that it has a little more theme to it. Sure, the cards make it all a little more random but I think that adds to the fun of it all. Better components, cleaner gameplay, and the economic brutality is dialed back down to about "6". I think there's room in a collection for both games, but having to choose one, this is the one I would play more over AoS.

That's it...more later...HORDES next week!

Michael Barnes
Factory Games

Announcing Factory Games Atlanta!

Hello everyone...this is Michael Barnes, whom most of you remember from the late, great Atlanta Game Factory.

Atlanta Game Factory met with a most unfortunate fate at the hands of a greedy, incompetent "smarmy jackass in khaki shorts" (as one AGF fan eloquently put it) but rather than dwell on that unpleasantness, I would like to formally announce that the tradition of AGF will live in in the form of FACTORY GAMES. I am dedicated to bringing Atlanta the best that gaming has to offer because I have been in love with gaming ever since I bought a copy of Star Frontiers at the tender age of 8 from a bookstore at Cumberland Mall. I grew up going to Sword of the Phoenix (R.I.P.) and I've been around for practically every gaming trend, fad, and flop since the early 1980s. Back in the mid 1990s, I discovered the European game craze through a copy of Settlers of Catan I purchased on a whim and I've come all the way up to owning my own game business. I hope you folks know that I love this industry and I want to do everything I can not only to support the hobby in all its forms by providing you with the best prices and the best selection anywhere but also to generate a sense of community amongst gamers in Atlanta by providing a great place to meet and play with other gamers. We had that at AGF, and that was worth more than any dollar the store ever made.

So here's the deal. We're getting into position to open back up better than ever, but right now we are doing all of our business online and through personal transactions. This blog is our temporary website, I'm going to use it to keep you guys up-to-date on what's happening with the store and also to let you know what we've got in stock until we have an official site online and later a physical location. Almost every product line is _35%_ off retail price...crazy? Maybe, but getting into this business is crazy in and of itself! If there is something you want, just email me or give me a call at 404-839-0664 and I'll do everything I can to get in your hands ASAP. We'll be posting some information on preorders as well in the coming weeks so watch this spot to see if what you're waiting for shows up. Right now we are dealing strictly with cash, personal checks, money orders, and Paypal. Credit card payment is in the works though, so bear with us as we go through the rebirthing process!

Finally, I want to thank all of you who supported AGF and I hope that you will all rally 'round this new flag and help to make Factory Games the best game store _ever_.

Thanks
Michael Barnes
Factory Games