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24th July 2008 - Official Field of Glory terrain!

SLITHERINE PARTNERS WITH MINIATURE WORLDMAKER 
TO BRING FIELD OF GLORY BATTLEFIELDS TO LIFE

Field of Glory™, the new ancient and medieval wargaming rules from Slitherine Strategies, published by
Osprey will now be supported by a full range of official terrain to enhance your table top battlefields.

Miniature World Maker is cooperating with Slitherine to launch an extensive new range of terrain pieces
specifically designed for the Field of Glory™

Miniature World Maker CEO Jim Mason said: “Miniature World Maker is delighted to have the opportunity to work with Slitherine to create an exciting new range of terrain designed specifically for Field of Glory™ rules. Manufactured from the same high quality materials we now use, and finished to the same exacting standards, the range will include terrain for 15mm–28mm scales and for universal layouts. Landscape features will range from hills to plantations, woodland to villages, and soft sand to developed lands.”

Field of Glory™ rules have taken the wargame market by storm, both here in Australia and around the globe. They are easy to use, and give an authentic, accurate result. Complemented by our diverse range of realistic, durable and affordable terrain, they will add a whole new dimension to wargaming. 

JD McNeil, Director of Slitherine, said: “When we first saw the samples from Miniature World Maker we were really excited. It has always been disappointing to see beautifully painted miniatures battling across dull and uninteresting terrain, but now with the help of Miniature World Maker we can change all that. The games I have seen using their terrain are as good as many display games. It is extremely light and durable, so ideal for those who have to cart their armies around. We are extremely pleased to be working with them on this project”

What is Field of Glory™?
Field of Glory™ is a wargaming rules system that uses model figures and terrain to recreate the great battles of the ancient and medieval world, written by some of the biggest names in the wargaming community, including the co-author of the popular DBM rules, Richard Bodley Scott. Field of Glory™ allows players to use Wargames Factory miniatures to re-fight historical scenarios or create their own “what if” battles. It is being released in February 2008 along with two companion books, Rise of Rome and Storm of Arrows. These books, which are the first of many, focus on specific time periods or geographical regions in the ancient and medieval world, giving historical overviews and comprehensive army lists for all of the major and minor powers.

Field of Glory™ is the first set of wargames rules that has been designed for and made available to a wide audience and will be available from traditional Hobby outlets to mass market booksellers. The game is set to revolutionize historical wargaming.

All enquires to JD McNeil at: jdm@slitherine.co.uk

Miniature Worldmaker at james@miniatureworldmaker.com.au

[About Slitherine Software]
Slitherine Software UK Ltd. is a privately funded and independent UK games developer and publisher. It launched the Slitherine Strategies brand in 2002. Through this brand Slitherine is dedicated to bringing highly
playable and approachable strategy games to the mass market. Slitherine Software is uniquely placed to deliver due to its experience within the industry and also the wider gaming community. Slitherine press or media enquiries should be directed to press@slitherine.co.uk

Slitherine website – www.slitherine.com

[About Wargames Factory] 
Miniature World Maker is a small family-owned and operated business located in South Australia. Having been involved in the war-game industry for many years, we began manufacturing terrain for the hobby market in 1997, and now produce a large and diverse range. We are committed to maintaining quality and value with our
products. www.miniatureworldmaker.com.au

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17th June 2008 - FoG Rise of Rome Review

An interesting review of Field of Glory's first army copmpanion book, Rise of Rome, is now available over at the General's Tent.  

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19th May 2008 - Field of Glory Newsletter

The first Field of Glory newsletter has just been released - get it here!

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11th April 2008 - “Mystery Prize” Revealed!

“MYSTERY PRIZE” REVEALED FOR THE WIN THE FIELD OF GLORY™ INTERACTIVE INSTANT WIN GAME: SEE YOURSELF IN MINIATURE!

Today Slitherine, Osprey Publishing, and Wargames Factory revealed the “Mystery Prize” in the Win the Field of Glory™ interactive instant win game! Starting at 5pm GMT or noon Eastern Time on Friday April 11, 2008, players of the game will have the chance to win a very special prize – See Yourself in Miniature!

This prize allows one lucky winner to send in a photograph of themselves to the Wargames Factory design studio where WF sculptors will recreate their likeness as a 28mm wargames figurine! The winner will also be able to specify the period, dress (uniform), and pose for this unique miniature! Five unique copies will be modeled using a 3D printer and delivered to the winner for gaming or display.

“Imagine yourself as Caesar, Alexander, or just legionary #4 on your wargames table,” commented Wargames Factory CEO Tony Reidy. “This is a great opportunity to “personalize” your hobby!”

 The Win the Field of Glory Instant Win Game can be played DAILY now through May 31, 2008. Don’t miss your chance to win!

What is Field of Glory™?

Field of Glory™ is a wargaming rules system that uses model figures and terrain to recreate the great battles of the ancient and medieval world, written by some of the biggest names in the wargaming community, including the co-author of the popular DBM rules, Richard Bodley Scott. Field of Glory™ allows players to use Wargames Factory miniatures to re-fight historical scenarios or create their own “what if” battles. It is being released in February 2008 along with two companion books, Rise of Rome and Storm of Arrows. These books, which are the first of many, focus on specific time periods or geographical regions in the ancient and medieval world, giving historical overviews and comprehensive army lists for all of the major and minor powers.

Field of Glory™ is the first set of wargames rules that has been designed for and made available to a wide audience and will be available from traditional Hobby outlets to mass market booksellers. The game is set to revolutionize historical wargaming with first printings having sold out worldwide!

Visit: http://www.winthefieldofglory.com for your chance to win!

All enquires to JD McNeil at: jdm@slitherine.co.uk 

Wargames Factory at pr@wargamesfactory.com

[About Slitherine Software] - Slitherine Software UK Ltd. is a privately funded and independent UK games developer and publisher. It launched the Slitherine Strategies brand in 2002. Through this brand Slitherine is dedicated to bringing highly playable and approachable strategy games to the mass market. Slitherine Software is uniquely placed to deliver due to its experience within the industry and also the wider gaming community. Slitherine press or media enquiries should be directed to press@slitherine.co.uk. Slitherine website – www.slitherine.com

[About Osprey Publishing] - Osprey Publishing is the leading publisher of illustrated military history. Over 1,300 titles in print provide a definitive resource for both established military enthusiasts and a wider audience with a general interest in military history. Chronicling human conflict on ground, sea and in the air from ancient times to the present day, Osprey provides a full range of perspectives on wars and warriors throughout history. To find out more visit the Osprey website www.ospreypublishing.com

[About Wargames Factory] – Wargames Factory is a new investor-backed company that designs and manufacturers high quality hard plastic multi-part miniatures in 28mm (Wargames Standard 1/56 scale) for wargamers, painters, modelers, and collectors. Based outside Boston, Massachusetts, Wargames Factory uses 100% recycled plastic and partners with Triangle (www.triangle-inc.org) a non-profit organization that serves thousands of people with disabilities and employs over 200 “people with ability”. Find us at www.wargamesfactory.com

[About eContact, Inc.] – eContact, Inc. is a relationship and business development company that specializes in orchestrating interactions to build brand equity and give people a reason to interact with your brand. Since 1991 eContact has designed and executed over six million customer interactions resulting in billions of incremental sales for clients like Universal Studios, Benjamin Moore , American Express and many others. www.goecontact.com

28th March 2008 - Win Field of Glory Goodies!

SLITHERINE, OSPREY PUBLISHING, AND WARGAMES FACTORY LAUNCH THE WIN THE FIELD OF GLORY™ INTERACTIVE INSTANT WIN GAME

To celebrate the unprecedented reception of Field of Glory™, the new ancient and medieval wargaming rules from Slitherine Strategies and Osprey Publishing, and to celebrate the upcoming line of multi-part hard plastic miniature sets from Wargames Factory, today the companies announced the joint launch of an exciting new promotion: Win the Field of Glory!

Win the Field of Glory is an interactive instant win game featuring an incredible array of prizes:

• Grand Prize: One lucky winner will receive “Miniatures for Life!” – one of every box set produced by Wargames Factory along with one each of every Field of Glory™ rules book and army companion for the ancients period ever to be released!
• 100 individual Prizes of Wargames Factory box sets
• 20 individual copies of Osprey Publishing titles
• 10 individual copies of Slitherine’s Gates of Troy computer strategy game by digital download direct to your computer
• 10 individual copies of Slitherine’s HISTORY Channel Great Battles of Rome computer strategy game by digital download direct to your computer

Along with these fantastic prizes, players will have the chance to receive thousands of incentive offers from the companies (including free shipping and discounts) and download incredible artwork wallpapers.

This state-of-the-art interactive game has been designed and developed by eContact, Inc. a leader in interactive contests.

Win the Field of Glory Instant Win Game can be played DAILY now through May 31, 2008 .Don’t miss your chance to win!

What is Field of Glory™?

Field of Glory™ www.fieldofglory.com is a wargaming rules system that uses model figures and terrain to recreate the great battles of the ancient and medieval world, written by some of the biggest names in the wargaming community, including the co-author of the popular DBM rules, Richard Bodley Scott. Field of Glory™ allows players to use Wargames Factory miniatures to re-fight historical scenarios or create their own “what if” battles. It is now on general release along with three companion books, Rise of Rome, Storm of Arrows and Immortal Fire. These books, which are the first of many, focus on specific time periods or geographical regions in the ancient and medieval world, giving historical overviews and comprehensive army lists for all of the major and minor powers.

Field of Glory™ is the first set of wargames rules that has been designed for and made available to a wide audience and will be available from traditional Hobby outlets to mass market booksellers. The game is set to revolutionize historical wargaming, with first print run having sold out worldwide!

Visit: http://www.winthefieldofglory.com for your chance to win!

All enquires to JD McNeil at: jdm@slitherine.co.uk

Wargames Factory at pr@wargamesfactory.com

[About Slitherine] - Slitherine Software UK Ltd. is a privately funded and independent UK games developer and publisher. It launched the Slitherine Strategies brand in 2002. Through this brand Slitherine is dedicated to bringing highly playable and approachable strategy games to the mass market. Slitherine Software is uniquely placed to deliver due to its experience within the industry and also the wider gaming community. Slitherine press or media enquiries should be directed to press@slitherine.co.uk. Slitherine website – www.slitherine.com

[About Osprey Publishing] - Osprey Publishing is the leading publisher of illustrated military history. Over 1,300 titles in print provide a definitive resource for both established military enthusiasts and a wider audience with a general interest in military history. Chronicling human conflict on ground, sea and in the air from ancient times to the present day, Osprey provides a full range of perspectives on wars and warriors throughout history. To find out more visit the Osprey website www.ospreypublishing.com

[About Wargames Factory] – Wargames Factory is a new investor-backed company that designs and manufacturers high quality hard plastic multi-part miniatures in 28mm (Wargames Standard 1/56 scale) for wargamers, painters, modelers, and collectors. Based outside Boston, Massachusetts, Wargames Factory uses 100% recycled plastic and partners with Triangle (www.triangle-inc.org) a non-profit organization that serves thousands of people with disabilities and employs over 200 “people with ability”. Find us at www.wargamesfactory.com

[About eContact, Inc.] – eContact, Inc. is a relationship and business development company that specializes in orchestrating interactions to build brand equity and give people a reason to interact with your brand. Since 1991 eContact, Inc. has designed and executed over six million customer interactions resulting in billions of incremental sales for clients like Universal Studios, Benjamin Moore , American Express and many others. www.goecontact.com

17th March 2008 - Field of Glory Reviews

Reviews for Field of Glory are starting to come in now that the rules have been out for a few weeks and we're really pleased by the reaction they've received. Many people are declaring Field of Glory to be the new standard in ancients wargaming and expect it to be the gaming system of choice for the next 10 years!

Game Kastle says “Field of Glory is THE new standard in historical Ancients miniatures war game rules”. For the full review go here http://www.gamekastle.com/gkforum/viewtopic.php?p=3372

Dakka Dakka says “In short, with the production values and the quality of game design, I think we are looking at the system that will dominate the next decade of Ancients”. For the full review go here http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/208431.page

Board Game Geek says “All-in-all, the rules mechanisms work together to create a very good “feel” for managing a variety of ancient troop types and armies on the battlefield.”. For the full review go here http://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/299639

Play.com says “Published in partnership with Slitherine Software Ltd, a developer and publisher of historical strategy games, "Field of Glory" already has the table-top gaming community buzzing.” For the full review go here http://www.play.com/Books/Books/4-/3537720/Field-Of-Glory-Rulebook/Product.html

6th February 2008 - Field of Glory Ships to Stores

We know that those of you who have pre ordered directly from Slitherine will be pleased to hear that the initial consignments are now at our warehouse, and are scheduled to SHIP IMMEDIATLY!

We are processing the orders and aim to get these dispatched over the next few days. Consequently we will no longer be distributing beta rules or army lists as these are now redundant and superseded by the final versions.

On behalf of the entire Field of Glory ™ team (which you may be surprised to learn runs to several dozen people), we would like to thank you for your collective support, goodwill, wisdom and sound common sense. If the gaming system proves to be as successful as we believe it will be, then a large chunk of the credit must go to you, the gamers and testers. Your feedback and play balancing have been fundamental in bringing Field of Glory ™ to this stage.

Your incredible depth of historical knowledge and ability to spot the cracks never ceases to amaze us.
We now look forward to developing the system and providing you with all the support that we can over the coming years, so keep the feedback coming and let us know what you would like to see included on the Field of Glory website www.fieldofglory.com

A sincere thank you and watch out for further announcements !

30th January 2008 - Field of Glory Miniatures!

SLITHERINE PARTNERS WITH WARGAMES FACTORY TO RAISE ARMIES FOR THE FIELD OF GLORY™ MINIATURE WARGAMING RULES

Field of Glory™, the new ancient and medieval wargaming rules from Slitherine Strategies and Osprey Publishing will be supported by a full range of plastic multi-part miniature figures from Wargames Factory.

Wargames Factory is launching an extensive new line of plastic box sets to support the Field of Glory™ game. The first releases will be Late Republican Romans (the Legions of Julius Caesar) and Celts. The miniatures will be available in 48-figure box sets for $29.95 and will feature a variety of separate arms, heads, shields, and body types for maximum customization. The company is committed to an aggressive release schedule that will allow Field of Glory™ players to deploy armies from all the eras featured in the game. More details can be found at www.wargamesfactory.com

Wargames Factory CEO Tony Reidy explains the genesis of the relationship: “When we first became aware of the Field of Glory™ rules and saw the high-quality production values that Slitherine and Osprey were bringing to them, we knew that they would be the perfect fit for our new line of hard plastic multi-part miniatures. In speaking with the team at Slitherine, we quickly realized that this was a rules system that cried out for a complimentary range of miniature armies. Wargames Factory is the first company to focus on hard plastic miniatures in 28mm (Wargames Standard 1/56th scale) for the historical market and we believe these sets, in partnership with this great new rules system, will revolutionize tabletop gaming.”

JD McNeil, Director of Slitherine, said: “Creating Field of Glory has been a tremendous challenge and we are now thrilled to see the ruleset coming together. The opportunity of working with Wargames Factory, an emerging force in historical miniatures production, has brought a new dimension to the whole project. Their accurately modeled range will certainly complement Field of Glory.”

What is Field of Glory™?

Field of Glory™ is a wargaming rules system that uses model figures and terrain to recreate the great battles of the ancient and medieval world, written by some of the biggest names in the wargaming community, including the co-author of the popular DBM rules, Richard Bodley Scott. Field of Glory™ allows players to use Wargames Factory miniatures to re-fight historical scenarios or create their own “what if” battles. It is being released in February 2008 along with two companion books, Rise of Rome and Storm of Arrows. These books, which are the first of many, focus on specific time periods or geographical regions in the ancient and medieval world, giving historical overviews and comprehensive army lists for all of the major and minor powers.

Field of Glory™ is the first set of wargames rules that has been designed for and made available to a wide audience and will be available from traditional Hobby outlets to mass market booksellers. The game is set to revolutionize historical wargaming.

All enquires to JD McNeil at: jdm@slitherine.co.uk

Wargames Factory at pr@wargamesfactory.com

[About Slitherine Software] - Slitherine Software UK Ltd. is a privately funded and independent UK games developer and publisher. It launched the Slitherine Strategies brand in 2002. Through this brand Slitherine is dedicated to bringing highly playable and approachable strategy games to the mass market. Slitherine Software is uniquely placed to deliver due to its experience within the industry and also the wider gaming community.  Slitherine press or media enquiries should be directed to press@slitherine.co.uk. Slitherine website – www.slitherine.com

[About Osprey Publishing] - Osprey Publishing is the leading publisher of illustrated military history. Over 1,300 titles in print provide a definitive resource for both established military enthusiasts and a wider audience with a general interest in military history. Chronicling human conflict on ground, sea and in the air from ancient times to the present day, Osprey provides a full range of perspectives on wars and warriors throughout history. To find out more visit the Osprey website www.ospreypublishing.com

[About Wargames Factory] – Wargames Factory is a new investor-backed company that designs and manufacturers high quality hard plastic multi-part miniatures in 28mm (Wargames Standard 1/56 scale) for wargamers, painters, modelers, and collectors. Based outside Boston, Massachusetts, Wargames Factory uses 100% recycled plastic and partners with Triangle (www.triangle-inc.org) a non-profit organization that serves thousands of people with disabilities and employs over 200 “people with ability”. Find us at www.wargamesfactory.com

24th January 2008 - Field of Glory Sales Take Off

New rules set to exceed all expectations

It is now only a matter of weeks until Field of Glory, the new ancient and medieval wargaming rules set from Slitherine Strategies and Osprey Publishing is released. It will be available in UK stores from the 11th February and across the USA on the 19th February and the pre-orders have been flooding in across all trade channels.

Osprey Marketing Director, Richard Sullivan elaborates: “From our first discussions with Slitherine we knew that the market was ready for the rules they have developed and that Field of Glory would be popular but we have been overwhelmed with both the level of excitement we have seen and the number of pre-orders that have already been received.”

The rules will be available across the spectrum, from high-street stores and hobby shops to on-line outlets, large and small.

What is Field of Glory?
Field of Glory is a wargaming rules system that uses model figures and terrain to recreate the great battles of the ancient and medieval world, written by some of the biggest names in the wargaming community, including the co-author of the popular DBM rules, Richard Bodley Scott. Field of Glory allows players to use miniatures of any scale to re-fight historical scenarios or create their own “what if” battles.

Iain McNeil, Technical and Design Director of Slitherine, explains further: “One of the great aspects of Field of Glory is that it can be used to reconstruct battles like Cannae or Hastings, but will still allow players to use any of the armies from their collections and play out anachronistic match-ups such as Vikings versus Ancient Egyptians. Our expanding player base has already lined up a number of tournaments worldwide, so we are certain that Field of Glory is off to a great start”.

Continuing Support
Along with the main rulebook, February will also see the release of the first two companion books, Rise of Rome and Storm of Arrows. These books, which are the first of many, focus on specific time periods or geographical regions in the ancient and medieval world, giving historical overviews and comprehensive army lists for all of the major and minor powers. The game is also backed by a newly launched website www.fieldofglory.com, which contains an already vibrant forum, news, announcements, competitions, and online game support.

Slitherine’s Business Development Director JD McNeil says; “Field of Glory will be a living, breathing system, continuously supported by new print products as well as a vigorous online community. We fully believe that Field of Glory will soon become a leader in the historical wargaming field.”

All enquires to Richard Sullivan at: richard.sullivan@ospreypublishing.com

[About Slitherine Software] - Slitherine Software UK Ltd. is a privately funded and independent UK games developer and publisher. It launched the Slitherine Strategies brand in 2002. Through this brand Slitherine is dedicated to bringing highly playable and approachable strategy games to the mass market. Slitherine Software is uniquely placed to deliver due to its experience within the industry and also the wider gaming community. Slitherine press or media enquiries should be directed to press@slitherine.co.uk. Slitherine website – www.slitherine.com .

[About Osprey Publishing] - Osprey Publishing is the leading publisher of illustrated military history. Over 1,300 titles in print provide a definitive resource for both established military enthusiasts and a wider audience with a general interest in military history. Chronicling human conflict on ground, sea and in the air from ancient times to the present day, Osprey provides a full range of perspectives on wars and warriors throughout history. To find out more visit the Osprey website www.ospreypublishing.com

21st December 2007 - www.fieldofglory.com goes live!

FIELD OF GLORY CHARGES TO THE INTERNET

Slitherine and Osprey launch brand new internet site.

Epsom, 20th December 2007,

Slitherine Strategies and Osprey Publishing are proud to announce that they have launched a brand new internet site dedicated to the highly anticipated wargaming rules Field of Glory.

Field of Glory is a new historical miniature wargaming rules system for anyone interested in recreating battles of the ancient and medieval period on their tabletop.

‘We are extremely happy that after more than two years preparation and development, our efforts are finally bearing fruit. We have been overwhelmed by the response from so many players worldwide. Now everyone will be able to contribute to the future development of the rules and share our passion for wargaming through this site’, said JD McNeil Director of Slitherine. ‘We are making some revolutionary changes to table top gaming and how these games are perceived. This site will be at the very heart of our project, allowing players to meet, discuss, find a full list of events and share their knowledge and tips on how to get the best from their armies’.

The internet site and forums are now open and available at www.fieldofglory.com

‘We have been delighted to work with Slitherine on this project, it is for us a great opportunity to reach history fans from a different point of view’, said Richard Sullivan, Marketing Director at Osprey Publishing. ‘Our readers are quite used to our in-depth knowledge of history and our many ways of depicting events, from an academic standpoint to a more mass market approach. Field of Glory is a further step in bringing our message to a new and different level and we are thrilled to see how this project has sparked such interest with our fans worldwide’.

Field of Glory has a ‘cast of thousand involving’ text and art layout teams, researchers, beta testers, photographers, translators, army list experts, proof readers, sales and marketing teams, web designers and of course our core team of rules writers. The dedication and hard work from the entire team cannot be overstated. Field of Glory includes a rule book detailing the gaming system and will be supported with a series of army list companion books that will provide help and support in choosing and designing your armies. Field of Glory is a clearly written and enjoyable gaming system; well-designed, visually stunning with comprehensive diagrams for additional clarity. The detailed Osprey artwork provides painting references that will bring your armies to life. Historic references will provide a platform for further research on your favorite armies.

Field of Glory will ship in the UK and the US in February 2008 with the release of the basic rulebook and the first two army list companion books Rise of Rome and Storm of Arrows. Each dedicated to a specific period of history.

2nd November 2007 - Pre-Order FoG and get beta rules & forum access free

We have had a number of people enquiring whether they can become beta testers for Field of Glory if they pre-order the rules from Slitherine. We've decided there is no reason why not so are happy to announce that anyone who pre-orders from us will automatically be approved for the beta test!

All you need to do is send a copy of your order confirmation mail from the Slitherine shop to jdm@slitherine.co.uk and we'll send you your copy of the rules. Also send us your username and we'll give you access to post to the beta forum.

We look forwards to welcoming more of you to the beta test!

Please note we cannot validate pre-orders from any other source so only pre-orders direct from the Slitherine shop will be eligible to receive a free copy of the beta rules and access to the beta forum. We apologise for any inconvenience.

31st October 2007 - Field of Glory Pre-Orders!

We're pleased to announce we are now taking pre-orders for the Field of Glory gaming system and the first 5 companion books.

Field of Glory is a new historical tabletop miniatures gaming system for anyone interested in recreating the battles of Rome, Greece or the Holy Land, among others. This series is intended to give both beginner and expert gamers everything they need to play the battles of ancient and medieval eras on their tabletops. Tested and created by gaming experts, this series includes a rulebook detailing the gaming system, and companion army books which help players select and build their historically accurate army with the relevant units or troop types they want to take onto the field of battle. The striking Field of Glory rulebook includes color coding for easy navigation, clear photographs of miniatures and diagrams (showing rules examples, troop placements, scale considerations and more), detailed Osprey artwork, a comprehensive painting guide, an overview of the history of this world of warfare, organization tables and a background to the men who fought on the ground. Containing two ready to use army lists, this rulebook can either stand alone and be used for immediate gaming, or can be combined with the companion volumes to recreate a more diverse range of conflicts.

If you are new to tabletop miniatures gaming you can find out more details on wikipedia. What this doesn't tell you however is the friendship and fun that can be had while enjoying a good wargame. Then you have the chance to re-live the battle down the pub afterwards!

Click on the book below to pre-order your copy and be one of the first to get playing!

Please note our system only allows pricing in $ and with the exchange rate around 2:1 it means the price in pounds was basically doubled. On the payment page you will be able to select which currency you pay in, so your card will be billed in £, $ or Euro as you choose. Payment will be collcted now but goods will not be shipped until we receive them from manufacturing starting in Feb 2008. We ship world wide.