A tale of teamwork and betrayal

The mole ogre howled out as it collapsed into a bloody pile of rent flesh and broken bone. The aging knight bent over, panting heavily, and gave his dwarven peer an approving nod. It had taken great effort between them both to slay the beast, and they had each taken their share of wounds. But in the end their cooperation had paid off and they both knew it. And then their eyes found the treasure chest sitting in the corner of the room.
They looked at each other. They looked back at the treasure... and then the real fight began.

The game where YOU are the final boss!

Dungeon Run is an exciting dash through a dungeon packed with monsters and traps. Each player controls a unique hero capable of great feats, and whose powers and abilities are upgradable and customizable throughout the game. Players can work together to overcome the perils of the dungeon, or they can betray and sabotage each other as they see fit. Because in the final room of the dungeon lurks a powerful boss with the ultimate treasure - a treasure that turns its owner into the most powerful warrior they can become! Slay the boss, steal the treasure, and then run for your life as your friends try to cut you down. In Dungeon Run only one hero can escape with the fabled Summoning Stone. Don´t walk - run!

A new game each time you play

Dungeon Run features a randomly assembled dungeon that changes each time you play, as do the monsters you face and the treasures you find. Eight different heroes each with unique options for customization further add to a wealth of game play options. Choose the vicious Tundra Orc and bash your way through everything that stands in your path. Play as the cunning Grounder Wizard and use your magic to cheat the laws of nature. Select the Guild Dwarf adventurer and lay traps to ensnare your friends. There are many paths to victory in Dungeon Run. Win by working with your friends or against them - just win!

This Summoner Wars Master Set has everything you need to play including:
6 Complete Faction Decks
1 Premium Board
1 Revised Rulebook
5 Six-Sided Dice
20 Wound Markers
1 Plastic Tray (with space for more Faction Decks)

The 6 Factions included are all completely new and ready to play:
Play as the Shadow Elves and conceal your plans in swirling darkness!
Choose the Benders and confound your foe, turning his own troops against him!
Command the Vargath, mountainous goatfolk who call lightning from the heavens!
Select the nefarious Sand Goblins and delight in malicious trickery!
Muster the Deep Dwarves and control the forces of Geomancy!
Lead the ferocious Swamp Orcs to war and hack upon your foes as they are snared in your vines!

Summoner Wars is proud to have a brand new printing company working on the game. The quality of the components are better than they have ever been before..

Coming June of 2011 is Hawk´s Strike and Goodwin´s Blade. Hawk´s Strike includes more Cloaks, Jungle Elves and Mercenaries. Goodwin´s Blade includes more Fallen Kingdom, Vanguards, and Mercenaries.

Each of these packs will retail for $9.95. They are available for pre-order now at PlaidHatGames.com.

Two new Factions are available for Pre-Order now in the Plaid Hat Games Online Shop. Expected Ship Date: March 2011.


FUELD BY REVENGE

Drums echo ominously through the jungles, and savage beasts roar at the prospect of the feast to come. Shadows flit through the trees as the Jungle Elves prepare for war. An age has passed since last they were seen, but soon all of Itharia will recall that the Phoenix Elves do not stand alone for all of elfkind. Trained lions move through the greenery, the strongest bearing warriors upon their backs. Those who might spy this secret muster will find themselves riddled with arrows, courtesy of elite archers. And there are those who say even the trees themselves have come alive to join the coming battle. At the head of this army is Abua Shi, a powerful Summoner whose Summoning Stone was earned through betrayal and lies. He is driven by a secret shame, one that can only be set right through the act of violent revenge.

And far to the north, another faction arises from the shadows. They are the Cloaks - a nation of the discarded victims of the vile Bender Empire that rules the continent of Far Esta. Forced to live in hiding they have mastered the art of guerilla warfare. They come in the night landing harsh blows against their foes, only to melt back into the darkness from whence they came. Gunners take out sentries with well-aimed shots, and Scrappers waylay unsuspecting soldiers. And only when the fight is over do their enemies realize they have been looted by Thieves. Heading this force is Vlox, former apprentice to old Leonardo, the dead genius who created their black powder weaponry. Vlox is the ultimate jack of all trades, and he intends to use his new Summoning Stone to carve a bloody path through the heart of the Bender Empire.

THE FIRES OF WAR ARE SPREADING

This expansion broadens the scope of the War for Itharia in exciting new ways. Will you lead the Jungle Elves and their army of trained beasts, using your lightning fast movement to outmaneuver your foe? Or will you side with the Cloaks, using trickery and deceit so that each of your opponent´s actions only furthers your own goals?

Plaid Hat Games is NOW SHIPPING copies of Rukar's Power and Grungor's Charge all across the country directly from PlaidHatGames.com! Click on the "Shop" tab to order yours today!

These are the perfect addition to your Summoner Wars starter set and they introduce deck building to the game.

Reinforcement Packs add more Units to the game, making way for Deck Building. They are available for Pre-Order now in the Plaid Hat Games Online Shop and are expected to release Expected Ship Date: Late December.



Marching through howling winds comes the frightening Tundra Orc champion Rukar. He is the frozen death that splits bone; he is the frostbite that corrupts flesh. Rukar is followed by the insane Gruggar who revels in reckless bloodshed, and the wily Bragg who uses magic trickery to destroy his foes. With them come hordes of fleet-footed Chargers, and the cunning magician-warriors known as Thwarters. Onward these proud reavers march across frozen wastelands, hastening to Grognack and the promise of bloody war.

But the marchers have not gone undetected! From the depths of his volcanic fortress, Prince Elien of the Phoenix Elves reveals weapons previously kept hidden. From the heights of the greatest volcano comes Rahlee, swooping down on the enemy with her giant eagle. The fire mage Laleya blasts attackers from afar, and the much-feared Holleas summons frightening Fire Beasts from what some claim are the depths of the Hells themselves. These terrible beasts have no qualms about destroying themselves in blasts of superheated plasma if it destroys their opponents. And joining them is a legion of Fencers, elegant warriors who dance into battle using martial skills from a past age.

But even these forces aren´t alone! Rukar´s Power sees the addition of Magos, the mercenary champion. This enigmatic wizard gives his employer more power while bombarding the enemy with long-ranged attacks. In addition are the Spear Grounders - mercenaries from the bizarre city of Heap who can attack from any direction.

This reinforcement pack is the perfect addition to your Phoenix Elves vs. Tundra Orcs starter set, allowing you to bring new troops to the War for Itharia, and experience the excitement of deck construction.

Rukar´s Power Includes:
•1 Rukar - Champion
•1 Gruggar - Champion
•1 Bragg - Champion
•5 Chargers - Common
•5 Thwarters - Common
•1 Rahlee - Champion
•1 Laleya - Champion
•1 Holleas - Champion
•5 Fire Beasts - Common
•5 Fencers - Common
•1 Magos - Champion
•5 Spear Grounders - Common



Oldin of the Guild Dwarves has called for aid, and his brethren have answered! The headstrong champion Grungor has arrived. He is always eager to rush into battle, and he has brought with him the priest Tordok who uses defensive runes to protect his fellow Dwarves. Joining them is the vicious fighter Halvor, who would gladly sacrifice himself to land a killing blow on an enemy soldier. These mighty champions are followed by the stoutest of Dwarf warriors known as Guardsmen, whose armor lets them shrug off blows that would fell ordinary folk. And the Dwarves have not stopped there - joining the fray are ancient siege weapons. Dwarven Ballistas are stronger than those employed by other folk - they fire bolts that can punch straight through solid stone!

But the Cave Goblin Sneeks has not been idle. He too has drafted new troops to his cause including the opportunistic champions Reeker and Krag, and the frighteningly strange shaman known as Scagg. Strange cries fill the air as Beast Riders swarm from their mountain dens. These Goblins ride strange creatures into battle, quickly overrunning the enemy. Goblin Climbers appear at the highest mountain ridges, firing their bows as they advance. These warriors care little for fortifications, scaling the strongest of walls with ease.

And as the Dwarves and Goblins prepare to escalate their ancient war, even stranger warriors appear on the field of battle! The mercenary champion Malevolence offers her magic blade to the highest bidder, and the plague-ridden Vermin will fight for any army that will brave their diseased presence.

This reinforcement pack is the perfect addition to your Guild Dwarves vs. Cave Goblins starter set, allowing you to bring new troops to the War for Itharia, and experience the excitement of deck construction.

Grungor´s Charge Includes:
•1 Grungor - Champion
•1 Halvor - Champion
•1 Tordok - Champion
•5 Guardsmen - Common
•5 Ballistas - Common
•1 Reeker - Champion
•1 Krag - Champion
•1 Scagg - Champion
•5 Beast Riders - Common
•5 Climbers - Common
•1 Malevolence - Champion
•5 Vermin - Common

The circling crows cry out as more warriors join the war. Choose your weapons and prepare for glory!

LADIES AND GENTS! Plaid Hat Games is NOW SHIPPING copies of the Premium Board, the Vanguard Faction Pack, and the Fallen Kingdom Faction Pack all across the country directly from PlaidHatGames.com! Click on the "Shop" tab to order yours today!

Check out what a couple of reviewers who have already received their copies are saying about the new stuff:

In reference to the Faction Packs:
"Pros:
Each deck has a unique feel and play style
Same great art style that makes the original so much fun to play
They do what expansions should do - make the original game better
Cons:
Nope."
- Matt Drake of Drake´s Flames

In reference to the Premium Board:
"What a masterpiece! This thing easily surpasses most of the huge game companies in both layout and quality, and it is well worth the fifteen bones he's asking for it. If you're a fan of Summoner Wars, I suggest you pick one up as it's far superior to the paper mat and is actually quite portable, surprisingly. "
- Pete Ruth of The Superfly Circus

The Premium board is ready to go to print. This board comes in two halves that combine to make one 2-player board. The board is mounted on reinforced 2.5mm chipboard. Each half of the board quad-folds, creating a compact foot print for storage and portability. The premium board is only available through PlaidHatGames.com. The board can be pre-ordered HERE

While the board is ready to go, we are delayed in putting it into production until we can build the funds necessary to do so. We are prepared to have the board go into production in 3 months time, it would then ship out to customers from our warehouse in Georgia approximately 2 months after that (September 2010).

So why are we putting up pre-orders for a board that may still be 5 months away? Because we believe that our customers are chomping at the bit to get their hands on this board, and together we can make that happen. We will be keeping track of how many pre-orders have come in at THIS POST in the Summoner Wars community forums. Once we have hit 400 boards pre-ordered we will immediately put the board into print, and it will arrive here in the states, ready to ship out to pre-order customers, 2 months later.

So the more pre-orders we get, the faster we can get this board out to you. Again keep an eye out HERE for how quickly the pre-orders are coming in. Bottom line, the latest the board will be here is September 2010, but we believe with your pre-orders that date will be significantly sooner.

LADIES AND GENTS! Plaid Hat Games is NOW SHIPPING copies of Summoner Wars all across the country directly from PlaidHatGames.com! Click on the "Shop" tab to order yours today! And don´t forget, when you order directly from PlaidHatGames.com, you will receive one free Khan Queso (Mercenary Champion) promo card with each Starter Set ordered!

Check out what people who have already received their copy are saying about this game:

"The quality of the game components are top notch. Sturdy boxes, nice art, clean design, and good quality cards all support a great game."
- Pete Miller (AKA - Doc Savage)

"I purchased one of each Starter Set on Preorder. Now that I´ve played the final product, I´m going to have to order more. My brother loved it so much, I wrapped the other set up for a Christmas present for him. I´m going to have to order a few more copies for other friends. This game is addictive and very strategic both with hand management, but also placement and movement across the board."
- Chris Dupuis (AKA - gameguruchris)

"The game immediately feels comfortable to new players, because the core rules are very streamlined and easy to understand...I´ve introduced the game to several people now, and I´ve heard that magical phrase ´let´s try that again´ almost every time."
- Chris Schenek (AKA - cbs42)

"Each time you play makes you want to play again, trying another strategy... I see this game having a long life and am excited to see where it goes!"
- Cory Gerleman (AKA - darthTurambar)

Well, here we are. The website is up, our first game - Summoner Wars - is available for preorder, and we are all kinds of excited! A lot of time and effort have gone into this moment. Let´s savor it for a second _ _ _ Ah, feels good!

So this is the website. It´s still got that new website smell. Take a look around, kick the tires, and take it for a test drive. We´ve got all sorts of goodies: story hooks in the Summoner Wars faction section, forums, downloads, and more.