We’ve awakened from our post-New Year’s hibernation to welcome you to the February issue of Game Trade Magazine. Winter is in full swing and boy-oh-boy is it chilly out there.

Of course, if you’re from New England like me, you probably love the winter! Snow blankets everything in a beautiful soft glow, everything slows down just a little bit and everywhere you go, you’re accompanied by the crunch-crunch-crunch of snow underfoot.  Winter is grand!

Of course, if you’re anything like the rest of the GTM Bullpen, you’re probably ready for some warmer weather!

Unfortunately, we haven’t quite figured out how to deliver spring temperatures with your issue of GTM, but what we can do is offer an exciting first-look at many of the awesome games and hobby products coming to your Friendly Local Game Store! Check out the Games section this month and see what your favorite manufacturers have in store for you this April and beyond. 

And speaking of first-looks – be sure to check out the cover article for Star Wars Legion from Fantasy Flight Games.  Bring the full assault power and tactics of the Empire to your tabletop with the General Veers and Snowtroopers expansions, and chase the Rebels from the battlefield!

This issue also features not one but two (!) exclusive scenarios for you to enjoy! The first is a “Fancy” variant for Pairs from Cheapass Games, so pinkies out as you attend a series of parties and attempt to be seen with only the fanciest folks!

Our second exclusive scenario is from the team at Firelock Games: In the “Raze” scenario for Blood & Plunder, your goal is to either defend, or destroy, buildings set up in the middle of the battlefield.  Will you stop the pirates from burning down the town, or will you instead raze it because of the townsfolks’ defiance?

Of course, that’s not all! This issue is chock full of all of the great news, previews, and reviews you can expect from each issue of Game Trade Magazine. 

So, grab a cup of hot cocoa, settle in, and enjoy! We’ll see you next month, when the weather’s just a bit warmer.   

Game on everyone,

-JG

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