What have The Sentry Box staff been up to – May 23-29

You want to know, I want to know, we all want to know, what have the Sentry Box Staff been up to this week?

What have The Sentry Box staff been up to – May 16-22

How do you find out what the staff have ben up to this week?
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When is it okay to not play?

As we all move in to summer after what has been a difficult two years for our hobbies, Kris takes some time to talk about when its a good time to say “No” to the offer of a game, and why it may be better for both you and your opponent to not play!

What have The Sentry Box staff been up to – May 9-15

Greg and Tracy played a couple of games of new arrival Yak. “First off, the components in this game are amazing. Chunky bakelite yaks with plastic horns; plastic carts with wheels; big chunky wooden blocks; dual layer player boards. All very nice. The game is one where you’re trading food for stone blocks of different colours in order to build a stone tower. Carts move around clockwise unless a fog token is pulled from the bag, in which case they switch direction. Planning ahead for what’s coming up is important, so these unexpected switches can throw a spanner in the works. In this game I got completely destroyed by Tracy who outscored me in every category. It was a fun, light to medium game though and I enjoyed it quite a bit. A couple days later Tracy also suggested a second game of Yak so we played this one again while the kids were busy. We still didn’t add the extra scoring cards, so it was just the normal scoring. Things went better for me this time and I was able to grab lots of food tokens a few times and then spend them the next turn. I even bought three crystal stones in one turn for 8 bread, which helped me get a large group of 7 stones for end game scoring. We’d both like to try this with more players now as it may have different dynamic. Plus I want to add the extra scoring cards for some variety.”

Kickstarter Update – MAY 15

Today we bring you another update on our Kickstarters. During the last month we’ve received 2 Kickstarter projects at the store and backed 1 additional project. If you want to be updated when new products – including Kickstarters – arrive at Sentry Box, follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.  If you are interested in a project below, contact us at the store for more info, prices or to be added to the pre-orders list. It works just like any other pre-order at the store, you only pay when you pick up the game. This is a great way to get your hands on some of the most popular Kickstarter games without having to pay upfront and you don’t have to pay for shipping. Plus you get double points on all pre-orders!

Maximum Arbitration Part 4.5: Your Friendly Neighbourhood Arbitrator

Sometimes the Arbitrator just likes to prattle on about their toys. This is a brief look at the gangs that I will be using in the store Necromunda campaign, as well as thoughts on how the campaign is / will run. This is an additional update and contains no new rules or life changing information. However, if you plan on facing me over the gaming table, this may be worth a read.

What have The Sentry Box staff been up to – May 2-8

Lets take a look at what all the staff have been doing this week!

Where to Start: X-Wing Miniatures Game

The X-Wing Miniatures Game lets you command squadrons of iconic Star Wars star fighters in faced paced ship-to-ship combat.

Featuring highly detailed preprinted miniatures, X-Wing recreates exciting Star Wars battles, from small engagements to large conflicts, but as the game is approaching its 10 years anniversary, where do you start?

Slaine: Kiss My Axe! Starter Set Review

Nestled in classic colour Slaine stories from the progs of yesteryear…
The Slaine: Kiss My Axe! Starter Set has arrived, read on for our review!

Maximum Arbitration Part 4: ‘Game Week Two’, Rat Patrol!

Way out past the Palatine Cluster, beyond the safety of the barrier city-domes, stands the YYC Hive. A black spire rising out of the ash wastes of the Stormlands. A rough and ready breed of Necromundans call this hive home, bred strong in a region as beautiful and wild as it is deadly and unforgiving.

Geographically set apart by harsh climate and grueling distance, is it any surprise that the flora and fauna of this storied hive are often unique, seen nowhere else on Necromunda? Trade routes through the wastes are limited and highly maintained, a perfect opportunity to eradicate pests before they enter the hive proper. And thus the Rat Patrol was created.