the neXt level.

We've moved on!

2006-07-30T00:06:00.000+08:00

previously, HIGS had a few blogspots...a pain in the ass to co-ordinate, but there aren't any "categories" or "tags" in blogger? with the control of HIGS passed over to intakes of 2006, we've made the move to wordpress! with categories all 8 blogspots have been merged as categories! how convinient eh? ;) so without much further ado... here's the link! HELP Indoor Games Society @ Wordpress.com ps: also wordpress' akismet spam protection is wayyy cool

WAR AND HISTORY New Arrivals

2005-12-07T16:23:00.000+08:00

Eastern Front-RM85 Terrain Pack- RM85 Winter/Desert Board- RM35 Promotion: Buy all three M44 expansions for only RM170! Friedrich (Frederick the Great) Price: RM250

GAMECON-1

2005-12-05T17:50:00.000+08:00

Hello ppl! In case you were wondering this whole designer games thing isn't 'dead'. It's just sleeping ( cause the webmaster has exams). But make no mistake designer games are being promoted amongst the Malaysian public even as we speak! As a matter of fact, Gamecon-1 has just come and gone the past weekend. It was the 1st time such an event has been held in South East Asia. With reps from Singapore and Thailand participating. The event saw the collaboration of all non-electronic forms of gaming including trading card games, RPGs, models, miniatures, wargaming, sci-fi fantasy character dress ups, and also designer boardgames of course! Anyway it was a great event, where I really discovered a true gem, Niagara - this year's Spiel de Yahres winner. Anyway check out more at www.gamecon1.com. These are the newest boardgames we have in stock. -World of Warcraft -Conquest of the Empire -Age of Mythology -Citadels 2nd Ed. (including Dark City expansion) -Memoir 44 expansions -Niagara To find out more go to www.boardgamegeek.com. Or simply explore the links on the right

CHEAPER AXIS &ALLIES MINIS!!!

2005-10-09T02:57:00.000+08:00

Great news everyone! For those Axis & Allies minis fans who were dissappointed by the post below, rejoice! If you buy through HIGS, we can supply them to you at discounted prices, RM 80 for starter set (regular RM90) and RM45 for booster pack (regular RM60). Although this doesn't make the game all that much cheaper, it's still a welcome relief for those who just can't resist the call of duty! By the way Call of Duty 2 pc game coming out end of da month! The closest experience you can ever come to walking in the shoes of a WW2 soldier!

RESPECT THE RINGGIT PLEASE!!!

2005-09-22T00:24:00.000+08:00

DISAPPOINTED I AM. After years and years of hoping and waiting, the news that a collectible miniature line of WW2 figures coming out seemed to good to be true. And it was precisely just that. I know our ringgit isn't exactly the biggest meanest heavywight contender out there in the free market, but still, RM7 for just a 1.5cm miniature? You gotta be kidding me! I thought the 'ringgit unpegged' had a whole new meaning. Apparently not. Before the bunch of you loaded folks who regularly indulge in weekly fixes of Magic and Star Wars Minis start, I DO KNOW that collectible CARDS/MINIS are an expensive. But please please lets go into the itty-bitty-calculatty details first. Price for booster in US = approx $10-$12 Should be converted price in ringgit= RM12x 4 = RM48 at most Actual price for a pathetic booster of 9 miniatures = RM60 Oh, come - ON! don't tell me shipping and import tax cost RM12 a pack??!?!? Especially when they're shipping in bulk!!! All this points to one conclusion. Comics Corner is screwing us bad. So much for investing in collectable games. I'll just stick to boardgames for now. AND SO SHOULD YOU. (not caring if this sounds like a marketing ploy on the part of boardgames selling on this site) They're worth you're every sen, and they're a one box-one payment kinda thing. No need to splurge through 9-10 absurdly priced booster packs to get that one super-ultra-...-rare just to ensure you get the most out of the game. And with all that extra cash saved, I'm getting worried about my boardgame storage space.

What's next?

2005-08-25T13:14:00.000+08:00

4 of the most glorious days of gaming are over in the US. GENCON 2005 saw the release of many new and exciting products in the boardgames and collectable games line. Perhaps the most publicised and hyped-up event of the show was the release of the Axis and Allies Miniatures, whose booth featured life size replicas of WWII vehicles and even a the bombed out ruins of a French Cathedral's ruins. See the whole range of miniatures at the Avalon Hill website. For boardgames, the main releases were Eagle Games Conquest of the Empire and Railroad Tycoon. For Fantasy Flight, it was Descent: Journeys in the Dark, and the World of Warcraft boardgame. Both games epic in their own right with oversized boxes ( TI3 size). But overall, i think the aspect of Gencon that people cherish the most will be the demos and news of games to come in the near future. What's next after Gencon? Essen 2005, Germany. Welcome to the home of the German boardgame revolution.

GENCON 2005

2005-08-19T12:25:00.000+08:00

Convention time again!!! After Origins in July, be prepared for Gencon. Bigger, better, bigger.....and er, better! Gencon which takes place in Indiana, US began yesterday and you can already see amazing setups of various game company booths. The pictures above show the Axis and Allies Miniatures booth whilst the other two showcase the World of Warcraft prototype demo. Remember, it is only a prototype so if the colour schemes look bland or weird, remember that this is not the finished product. Also, a note or apology to all visitors for a long period of no new posts. Been very busy lately demoing Puerto Rico. It truly is a masterpiece and i can see why it's #1 on BGG till today. But in the meanwhile check out Gencon at Gamefest. Don't wait for me!

Beowulf (Coming in October)

2005-08-06T22:04:00.000+08:00

In the court of The Sun King - Louis XVI

2005-08-06T21:53:00.000+08:00

Publisher: Alea (German) Rio Grande (English) Price: RM135 Game no.1 in a new medium-box series from Alea!

Games of Essen 2005!

2005-07-26T16:34:00.000+08:00

Don't you just love gaming conventions!? The very next one after Origins will be Gencon, US in august. But before that has even arrived Rick Thornquist of Gamefest.com has already put up a special preview of games that will be released in Essen, Germany in October. For your info, Essen is the biggest boardgaming convention in the world situated at the heart of the German gaming industry, which in turn fuels the German Revolution for designer boardgaming around the world. The most anticipated games of the year are usually released during these few days. So don't you just love gaming conventions!? Check out the list of games scheduled for Essen release HERE!

Memoir Expansions Coming In September!!!

2005-07-23T13:15:00.000+08:00

Not just one, but THREE!!! The first one is the Terrain Pack with lots of new terrain, chips, scenarios, and such. The second being the Eastern Front which has units for the glorious Red Army of the rodina. (a must have for commies everywhere!) and the 3rd being a new double sided board with winter landscape on one side and dessert on the other. The war in Memoir 44 has spilled over beyong just Europe! All 3 are coming out at once, so pre-order your copies now to avoid 'sold-out' disappointment. See more details and pics for the 3 expansions here!

NEW!!! Conquest Of The Empire

2005-07-17T22:51:00.000+08:00

Designer: Larry Harris (Axis &Allies) Publisher: Eagle Games Price: Est Rm 270 A new game from a new publisher! Eagle Games is an American game company that has emerged to be another contender of quality boardgames apart from Fantasy Flight, and Days of Wonder. Their works include the Age of Mythology and Civilization boardgames, whilst upcoming products will be Sid Meier's Pirates and Age of Empires III boardgame. For now, this is their biggest release, and awe-inspiring mouth-watering remake of a game from Milton Bradley's Gamemaster series. That means, was in the days of Rome in all its epic and bloody glory. This game has already set the record for one category: biggest BOARD in the world. It's the one hanging on the wall in the pic above

rewarding you in response!

2005-07-16T14:11:00.000+08:00

WOW! The visitor counter broke 100 within the very day itself (post below)! And since then the average number of visitors per day has gone up to 10! Do know, that your prescence on this page is very much welcomed and appreciated, especially during this delicate time of nurturing the seeds of boardgaming culture in our katak-di-bawah-tempurung-bersama-astro country. And to pay you all for your time and attention, this site will now be updated MORE THAN once a week as was originally planned. Just a gesture to say thanks and keep visiting! From now on, it won't be just posts on new games but also gaming articles, and news in Malaysia and the world that is essential for every boardgamer! For today, feast your eyes on Origins 2005, annual game convention in America that just concluded last week. See how much more advanced the West is- in boardgaming terms. =P If the pictures entice you, see more at Origins Wrap Up by Rick Thornquist

Approaching 100!

2005-07-12T17:40:00.000+08:00

Welcome everyone! It has been 2 weeks since this blog was first started and traffic has been encouraging. It's almost 100 at the time this is written. (that's an average of 7 visitors a day!) Whatmore, its existence has only been passed around by word of MY mouth to close friends and gamers. The website is now complete with game categories, top 5 lists, and all. I've already printed notices to inform people of the existence of the blog and they should be up by tomorrow or Thurs. Hopefully, traffic will be a flood then and everyone will be awashed with designer boardgames! =P. Anywayz, thanks to all who have been visiting and pls keep coming back for more! Also, for HELPers, do visit the Help Indoor Game Society's homepage at http://indoorgames.blogspot.com. Also, tell all your friends about this blog! Also, i promise more new games coming up soon! And also, HAPPY GAMING!

JUST ARRIVED! -'Shadows Over Camelot'

2005-07-04T17:59:00.000+08:00

Designer: Bruno Cathala & Serge Laget Publisher: Days Of Wonder HIGS Price:Est RM220 Retail: Est>RM250 Another wonder from Days Of Wonder, their newest release has been dubbed as one of the most anticipated for 2005, and it has gained the largest number or pre-orders in Malaysia. The good news is...it has finally arrived on our shores, simultaneously with its release in the rest of the world! Games is set in medieval Camelot, where players play knights of the round table and journey to complete quests. This is a co-op game, where players team up to beat the player. Them marvelous yet sinister twist is that amonst the knights, ONE is the traitor whom nobody knows and must guess before the game ends. All the quests are in this games including the Holy Grail, The Sword In The Stone, The Black Knight, The Dragon, etc. Check out the links on the sidebar for more tantalizing pictures

'Days Of Wonder' Day

2005-06-29T14:43:00.000+08:00

Days Of Wonder is the newest player on the block, and it's rising quickly among the ranks of other boardgame publishers too. While most companies have focused on getting cheap, quality gameplay sets out onto the market, DOW strives to do the same, but with a better touch. It puts in EFFORT to make its games look top-notch, gorgeous. The only other game company that can match DOW in terms of aesthetics is the giant Fantasy Flight Games.Also, every DOW game comes with a code number where you can play the game online. The only game company so far to utilise the net! Check out DOW games for yourself at HELP's DSA. Memoir 44 and Ticket To Ride is available for all to play. Memoir 44 - RM215 Retail:RM260 Ticket To Ride: America - RM195 Re:RM220 Ticket To Ride: Europe - RM 195Re:RM220 Mystery of The Abbey - RM 200 N/A Pirates Cove- RM215 Re:RM260 Links:www.boardgamegeek.com www.daysofwonder.com

Alpha

2005-06-28T22:03:00.000+08:00

I have to admit, being outdated is one of my traits. For all the time that the internet has existed, I have only just created my very first blog today. (Albeit not without help from Josh). This blog has been set up at the request of all my fellow gamers who have been pestering me for a catalogue of designer games so that they may make informed-decisions in their selections. For a start, I have put up 5 games today, the best-selling-best-playing ones to date. And for each day that I can, i will continue to put up 5 more games. Pictures are limited and descriptions are short, just to show you that such a thing exists. For deeper delvings, click the links. It'll lead you to more pics, reviews, downloadable rulebooks, fan creations, etc. Anything you need to ask, email me without hesitation. And yes, for those of you who were wondering, the reason why I made a catalogue out of a blog is because i don't know how to make a proper website. Cheers to blogger.com! XD

Citadels

2005-06-28T20:44:00.000+08:00

Designer: Bruno Faidutti Publisher: Fantasy Flight Games Linkshttp://www.boardgamegeek.com/game/478 Price: RM100 Another must have for designer boardgames enthusiasts. A cheap yet nevertheless fun and rewarding package!

Settlers Of Catan

2005-06-28T20:33:00.000+08:00

Designer: Klaus Teuber Publisher: Mayfair Games Links:www.boardgamegeek.com/game/13 HIGS Price: RM185 The first Eurogame to invade American Shores. Winner of Spiel de Jahres 1995 and American Game of the Year 1996. For those planning to start a designer game collection, this is definitely a must have.Checkout the numerous expansions for this game at the link

Warcraft & Frozen Throne Expansion

2005-06-28T20:24:00.000+08:00

Publisher: Fantasy Flight Games Links:http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/warcraft.html http://www.boardgamegeek.com/game/7479 Price: Warcraft-RM195 Frozen Throne165 Beat your friends at your favourite game in real life so that you can mock them straight at their faces, instead of drumming the keyboard for swears and curses. If you have been a fan of Warcraft but somehow don't quite enjoy the fast-paced-mouse-clicking-shortcutkey-smashing-action, then the boardgame version will be a welcomed respite. Components and artwork as equally gorgeous as the original game, quality non-withlacking.

War Of The Ring

2005-06-28T20:19:00.000+08:00

Publisher: Fantasy Flight Games Linkshttp://www.boardgamegeek.com/game/9609 http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/lotrwar.html HIGS Price: RM255 Retail:RM299 Need I say more? LOTR in all its epic glory. Check out the links for pictures of more of the miniatures, including some really beautifully painted ones by die-hard fans. Also, an expansion is on the way

Twillight Imperium 3rd Edition

2005-06-28T20:15:00.000+08:00

Designer: Christian T. Petersen Publisher: Fantasy Flight Games Links: http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/ti3.htm http://www.boardgamegeek.com/game/12493 HIGS Price: RM315 Retail:RM350 The game that started it all, TI was FFG's very first game and has since become its number one selling game of all time. TI3 is an epic empire-building game of intersteller conflict, trade, and struggle for power. Players take the roles of ancient galactic civilizations, each seeking to sieze the imperial throne via warfare, diplomacy, and technological progression. With new oversize geomorphic board tiles, finely detailed plastic miniatures, hundreds of cards, and a massive plurality of options, TI3 will arrive before an audience that has been starving for epic space conflict since TI2 went out of print in the spring of 2003.