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1999 In Games
This page lists board game, board and card games, Wargaming, wargames, Miniature wargaming, miniatures games, and tabletop role-playing games published in 1999. For video games, see 1999 in video gaming. Games released or invented in 1999 Game awards given in 1999 * Concours International de Créateurs de Jeux de Société: ''Vinci (board game), Vinci'' * Origins Awards: ''Button Men'' - Best Abstract Board Game and Best Graphic Presentation of a Board Game * Games (magazine), Games: ''Torres (board game), Torres'' * Spiel des Jahres: ''Tikal (board game), Tikal'' - Michael Kiesling and Wolfgang Kramer, Ravensburger Significant games-related events of 1999 *Hasbro purchases Wizards of the Coast for United States dollar, US$325 million. *Z-Man Games incorporated by owner Zev Schlasinger. Deaths See also * 1999 in video gaming {{DEFAULTSORT:1999 In Games 1999, Games Games by year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CJ Carella's WitchCraft
''CJ Carella's WitchCraft'', or more informally ''WitchCraft'' (), is a modern horror role-playing game published by Eden Studios, Inc. It is based on the ''Unisystem'' game system and had been previously published by Myrmidon Press. In both cases it was designed and written by C. J. Carella. ''WitchCraft'' was the first RPG to use the ''Unisystem'' game system. Setting Player characters can take on the role of various types of magic-using humans known as the "Gifted". Other characters can be "Lesser Gifted" (less magically capable, but have more mundane skills), the "Mundane" (non-magical humans) or even various supernatural races such as Vampires, Spirits, or Bast (intelligent shape-shifting cats). There are several different associations (called Covenants) described in the main rulebook, and several more in the supplements. Some of the Covenants, such as the divinely inspired Sentinels, fight centuries-long battles, both in open war and more subtle battles of intrigue and ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Jerry Springer Game
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Empire Builder (board Game)
''Empire Builder'' is a railroad board game originally published by Mayfair Games in 1982 that underwent several editions and eventually branched out into international and fantastical locations. In February 2018 Mayfair Games was acquired by French game publisher/distributor Asmodee, however rights to the Empire Builder games (and other Mayfair titles) are no longer retained by Asmodee. Publication history ''Empire Builder'' was designed by Bill Fawcett and Darwin Bromley and released in 1982 by Mayfair Games. The original game was set in the United States and Canada. This was replaced with a new version that added Mexico. A number of spin-off games have been released, expanding the game's geography to other countries (''British Rails'', '' Eurorails'', ''Australian Rails'', ''Russian Rails,'' etc.) and other worlds or planets ('' Iron Dragon'', ''Lunar Rails'', ''Martian Rails''). These games are collectively known as "the ''Empire Builder'' series". ''Empire Builder'' game ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IceTowers
Icehouse pieces, or Icehouse Pyramids, Treehouse pieces, Treehouse Pyramids and officially Looney Pyramids, are nestable and stackable pyramid-shaped gaming pieces and a game system. The game system was invented by Andrew Looney and John Cooper in 1987, originally for use in the game of Icehouse. History Andrew Looney in 1987 penned a sci-fi short story, "The Empty City", that included a game called Icehouse, an ancient Martian game. Readers requested to learn how to play the game. Thus actual rules were invented for Icehouse by Andrew Looney, Kristin Wunderlich (then future wife of Looney) and John Cooper, then plastic pyramid pieces were made to play the game. The first commercially available set were solid non-stackable pyramids released in 1989 with only 100 sets made. The pieces were made from resin in his apartment, which upset the landlord. After several years, Looney shut down Icehouse Games, Inc. and soon started another gaming company, Looney Laboratories, in 1996. Ad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Reckoning
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1904-1905 The Russo-Japanese War
Nineteen or 19 may refer to: * 19 (number) * One of the years 19 BC, AD 19, 1919, 2019 Films * ''19'' (film), a 2001 Japanese film * ''Nineteen'' (1987 film), a 1987 science fiction film * ''19-Nineteen'', a 2009 South Korean film * ''Diciannove'', a 2024 Italian drama film informally referred to as "Nineteen" in some sources Science * Potassium, an alkali metal * 19 Fortuna, an asteroid Music * 19 (band), a Japanese pop music duo Albums * ''19'' (Adele album), 2008 * ''19'', a 2003 album by Alsou * ''19'', a 2006 album by Evan Yo * ''19'', a 2018 album by MHD * ''19'', one half of the double album ''63/19'' by Kool A.D. * ''Number Nineteen'', a 1971 album by American jazz pianist Mal Waldron * ''XIX'' (EP), a 2019 EP by 1the9 Songs * "19" (song), a 1985 song by British musician Paul Hardcastle * "Stone in Focus", officially "#19", a composition by Aphex Twin * "Nineteen", a song from the 1992 album ''Refugee'' by Bad4Good * "Nineteen", a song from the 2001 al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Furry Pirates
''Furry Pirates'' is an anthropomorphic, historical fantasy, pen-and-paper role-playing game published by Atlas Games. It is set in a parallel universe, reminiscent of 17th-century Earth. The game was written by Lise Breakey, designed by Bruce Thomas, and illustrated by Terrie Smith and Eric Hotz. The game, as the name implies, focuses on furry pirates and their adventures. While it includes fantastic elements, including the existence of magic, it earned some notice from reviewers for its realistic rules regarding ships and ship-based combat, as well as its detailed campaign background. Players are given a wide range of races and classes to choose, including the usual furry types avian, lupine, ursine, and so on, and the usual classes fighter, thief, etc. Reviews *''Casus Belli'' #120 See also *Ars Magica *Jadeclaw ''Jadeclaw'' is a role-playing game set in the same world as '' Ironclaw'', in a far off kingdom called Zhongguo (lit: Mandarin for "China"), inspired ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feng Shui (role-playing Game)
''Feng Shui'' is a martial arts-themed role-playing game, designed by Robin Laws, published first by Daedalus Entertainment and now by Atlas Games. The game shares its setting with the collectible card game '' Shadowfist''. The system is simple, with most detail being in the game's combat system. Combat is made to flow quickly, moving from one action scene to another very quickly. It was inspired and based on Hong Kong style action movies. The characters begin at a high level of skill, as appropriate for protagonists in the source films. After a successful Kickstarter, Atlas Games released a Second Edition of Feng Shui in late 2015, on the eve of the game's 20th anniversary of publication. Overview The name ''Feng Shui'' refers to one of the central themes of the game: those who control places with powerful Feng Shui control the world. These people find that events go in their favour more often than would be explained by chance. The outcomes of all major historical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DC Universe Roleplaying Game
The ''DC Universe Roleplaying Game'' is a Legend System-based role-playing game set in the DC Comics universe and published by West End Games. History The game system had several supplementary publications in print during the 1999–2002 timeframe, including: * Sourcebooks, devoted to covering the key characters, organizations and technologies of the ''DC Universe'' setting. Published volumes were thematically organized (e.g. Superman-related characters in the ''Metropolis Sourcebook'', Batman-related characters in the ''Gotham City Sourcebook'', etc.). * A series of ''Daily Planet Guides'', sourcebooks designed to resemble travel guide to the fictional settings they detailed, written from the points-of-view of assorted characters known to either live in or regularly visit those backdrops. Published volumes in this line of sourcebooks covered Gotham City and Metropolis A metropolis () is a large city or conurbation which is a significant economic, political, and cultural a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deadwood (game)
''Deadwood'' is a board game for 3–8 players produced by Cheapass Games. In it, players assume the roles of bit actors working for a B-Movie Studio who try to make as much money as possible. This is done by taking on roles such as "man on fire," "woman in black dress," and "falls off roof." Players are represented by dice, which denote what "level" actor each player is. The original version of the game was available through various game outlets. The rules, boards, and cards for a revised edition (''Deadwood 2.0'') are now available for free download from the company's website, and are being developed into a deluxe edition via Kickstarter. Gameplay All players begin each "day" of gameplay at the Trailers located at one corner of the board. In the original game, each player's die begins on 2, denoting they are a "Rank 2 actor". In Version 2.0, players normally start at Rank 1 and play is for 4 "days". Changes are as follows depending on how many are playing: * With 2 or 3 players, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
