Back from GenCon

I just got back from my one-day-only trip to GenCon in Indianapolis. Here I am taking a break with the official Munchkin mascot (Randy is inside). I spent most of the day helping Will run demos of Revolution. They only brought about 100 copies to the con and had already sold 40 by the time I arrived. Today they sold nearly as many--only a few left for the remaining couple of days! They should be in stores next week if you missed out.

I also got to sign a few autographs ('cause I'm famous now--at least about six people think so)! Anyway, I had a blast meeting lots of different people and explaining the game to them. Almost everyone who played really seemed to like it. GenCon was packed, though I haven't been in a few years. Parking is $25 now! Yikes! Fortunately, SJG graciously reimbursed me.

And I got to (finally) meet Mr. Phil Reed himself. He seems like quite a nice guy with a head for the business side of things. He spent most of the day thinking up bold new visions for the future and talking to important people--time well spent. All in all, a productive and fun day!

Here are a few more pics:

Revolution! Is Now Shipping

The wait is over! SJG confirms that Revolution! is now shipping! In related news, I'll be heading over to Gen Con tomorrow to hang out at booth #1321. The SJG folks have snagged some prime demo space in the exhibit hall this year--something they haven't done in a while. Revolution! will also be available at the show, so maybe we'll get an early feel on how sales are going. Check back in a couple of days for a full report and lots of pictures!

Revolution Reviews

Here are some reviews (or links to some reviews). Also, the pallets have arrived safely in the warehouse and distribution should start today. Things will be in full swing by GenCon!

Unboxing Revolution

From the SJG website:



Also, there is a new review at BGG.

GenCon 2009

Just a reminder--I will be hanging out at the Steve Jackson Games booth most of Friday, August 14. You might want to pick up your copy of Revolution! earlier in the convention (before they sell out), but stop back by if you want yours signed or if you just want to play against the designer. Bring it!

Some Favorable Reviews

Here are some nice reviews and comments on the Steve Jackson Games forum.

Revolution in Nashville

My parents caught up with Randy's SJG North-South Tour as he visited The Game Keep in Nashville. That's my Dad with the nifty old-school Revolution T-shirt (limited edition--kudos to Stephen). He's helping one of his co-workers and associated children with the game. There was some accidental taking of extra gold involved, but we won't go into that . . .

This was the first time my parents got to see the finished game, and I think they were impressed. So, Revolution has now made it from Minnesota to Louisiana. A few BGG threads also indicate that it has reached New York and San Francisco as well. Looks like the crack team of marketing gurus at SJG know their stuff. Or at least they know their crack . . .

One final note: It looks like I will be attending GenCon on August 14 (a Friday). Revolution should be available for purchase during the con. Come by the SJG booth to get a cool limited edition signature on your box or just come to challenge the master himself! See you there!