gameknight demos

From time to time we have people in to demo some of the games that we sell. This gives you a chance to learn something new and "try before you buy". Maybe you just need a bit of practice at a new game you bought. Maybe you've read the rules and they sort of make sense but you're not too sure. Well here is a chance to see a new game in action.

Listed below are some of the demo games we're running in the near future. Click here to see our events schedule for other organized play events.

Board Game Features

Board Game Demo - August 9 2011

Featuring: At the Gates of Loyang

By Z-Man Games

China, 2000 years ago: Loyang (Luòyáng) has risen to become the Capital of the Han Dynasty and one of the four great Capitals of old China. The economic upturn of the now-flourishing city requires a better supply of basic foodstuffs.

You are local farmers, who plant wheat, pumpkins, turnips, cabbages, beans and leeks in their fields. After each harvest, the farmers assemble at the gates of Loyang to sell and trade their vegetables. They deliver to their regular customers or lucratively sell their vegetables to passing shoppers. Vegetables can also be traded at Market stalls or used for seed and planted in fields. If the farmers need vegetables that they don’t have in stock, they can buy them in the Shop. Twenty different helpers, each with different individual skills, are available to assist them. The most successful farmer will be the one who moves furthest along the Path of Prosperity within the given timeframe. Each step costs more and more money, which is also needed for investments. Farmers have to find the right balance.

Board Game Demo - August 16 2011

Featuring: Grimoire

By Z-Man Games

Grimoires are ancient tomes from which Wizards learn their spells, everything from the simplest of cantrips to spells of unspeakable power. Wizards generally use this knowledge to help their fellow adventurers to quest for fame and fortune...but sometimes they turn that power on each other!

Each round they will choose from their Book of Spells to either help themselves or hinder their opponents, then gain Companions or Treasure to help them towards victory. If you earn the most Victory Points, you win the game!

We have other games that will also be available with several tables set up. Bring out your favourite or try one of ours.

Do you have a game you'd like to demo at our place? Contact me and let me know. For many games this is a great way to meet new players. Collectable card games and collectable miniatures games get great exposure this way.