Exhibitors

WizKids Games was founded in July 2000 by 25-year industry veteran and award-winning game designer Jordan Weisman. His goal was to develop a game that made it easy to begin playing traditional miniatures games, and he focused his efforts on creating games that were both affordable and playable right out of the box. These efforts led to the creation of a new genre, Collectable Miniature Games, that have transformed the hobby. Beginning with Mage Knight, WizKids has created legions of new game fans. MechWarrior, HeroClix, HorrorClix, and the exciting new ActionClix followed. WizKids hit buried treasure a second time with its creation of another

new genre with the world’s first constructible collectable game, Pirates of the Spanish Main. www.WizKidsGames.com

WizKids Games staff, designers and Envoys will be running demos and tournaments all weekend at GameStorm.

Playroom Entertainment is committed to producing high-quality games for all ages, including their Bright Ideas line of kids’ learning games, Card Games such as Sitting Ducks, Top Dogs Unspeakable Words, and Reiner Knizia’s Poison and King of the Beasts, Dice Games by Maureen Hiron, and the highly popular and addictive Killer Bunnies and the Quest for the Magic Carrot, a non-collectable, expandable card game full of satirical, strategic fun! They have recently entered the board game market with Portobello Market, Cosmic Cows and Kitty Chaos. www.PlayroomEnt.com

Playroom Entertainment co-owner Dan Rowen will be Killing Bunnies for three days at GameStorm 10..

Privateer Press was founded in December 2000 by Brian Snoddy, Matt Staroscik and Matt Wilson. All three company founders are game industry veterans; Matt Staroscik & Matt Wilson were two of the creative minds behind the Legend of the Five Rings card game, and Brian Snoddy's artwork has been a fan favorite for years. Matt Wilson is a well-loved fantasy & sci-fi illustrator as well. After creating the ENnie-winning Iron Kingdoms fantasy RPG setting, Privateer followed up with its award-winning Miniatures games WarMachine and Hordes.

www.PrivateerPress.com

Privateer Press staff and designers will be on hand running demos, games and tournaments for Iron Kingdoms, WarMachine and Hordes at GameStorm.

Catalyst Game Labs is the new publisher of the award-winning Shadowrun and BattleTech game properties. It is an imprint of InMediaRes Productions, which also manages the popular on-line BattleTech fiction subscription site BatttleCorps.com. Catalyst was a featured hit at the 2007 GenCon gaming expo, and has plans to expand their product list over the next year. Catalyst retains the personnel directly responsible for producing the Classic BattleTech and Shadowrun lines for almost a decade. www.CatalystGameLabs.com

Award-winning Game Designer/Writer Loren Coleman and the Catalyst Game Labs staff will be running demos and games of Shadowrun and Classic Battletech throughout GameStorm.

Flying Buffalo Games was started in 1970 by Rick Loomis and Steve MacGregor. They practically invented the play-by-mail genre, including the multiple-award-winning Starweb, long before the advent of the Internet and MMORGs. They also publish role playing game books, such as Tunnels & Trolls, Mercenaries, Spies and Private Eyes, and the Catalyst series of generic role playing supplements, such as the Citybooks and Grimtooth's Traps. Flying Buffalo is best known, however, for the popular card game Nuclear War and its expansions, and the Lost Worlds combat picture books. Flying Buffalo has also enjoyed a long association with award-winning novelist Mike Stackpole.

Flying Buffalo staff will be running tournaments for Nuclear War and Lost Worlds at GameStorm.

Countess Games is a recent entrant into the hobby-gaming community, wowing 2007 GAMA Trade Show attendees with their Heirs to Olympia game world. Countess has integrated an RPG, miniatures combat game, and LARP within this exciting setting steeped in real-world history made magical. Countess Games was founded in 2006 by Stanford graduate Kris Havlak with the purpose of offering several different types of gaming within a richly detailed, history-oriented fantasy setting. Armed with a degree in medieval history and an extensive background in RPG, LARP, and miniatures skirmish design, Kris hopes to lead the company to insurmountable glory. www.CountessGames.com

Creator Kris Havlak and other Countess Games staff will be running demos and events all three days at GameStorm.

Arcadiam Games Arcadiam Games is the joint label of small press game designers Travis Brown and Jake Richmond. In addition to The CrossRoads of Eternity RPG system which launched the label in 2005, Arcadiam Games is also currently in development of several other games including GunMage, Meridian, the Book of Fate and several others. Information on these as well as supplements for the CrossRoads of eternity are available at www.arcadiamgames.com

Travis Brown and friends will be demonstrating and running events for Crossroads of Eternity and Gun Mage all weekend long at GameStorm, as well as running several panels and special events as part of Indie Hurricane!

Atarashi Games was formed by Jake Richmond and Matt Schlotte in June of 2006 for the purpose of publishing their first anime-themed roleplaying game Panty Explosion. Nick Smith came along to help with the company’s second game, Classroom Deathmatch. As part of the “Indie” RPG movement, Atarashi Games has pioneered alternative resolution systems, player-controlled or GM-less games, and an emphasis on “role” (not “roll”) playing. Look for them at the “Indie Hurricane” booth in the Dealers Room. www.AtarashiGames.com

Jake Richmond, Matt Schlotte and Nick Smith and company will be demonstrating and running games throughout the weekend at GameStorm.

Crafty Games was founded in 2005, but its roots date back to 2002, with the release of the award-winning Spycraft RPG. Alderac Entertainment Group gave three merry the chance to produce a d20-based espionage roleplaying game blending elegant, balanced rules with thrilling, original settings. Spycraft landed on the gaming scene like a neutron bomb. After AEG discontinued most of its RPG lines, Spycraft’s creators had the opportunity to steal it away and make with the happy, happy fun time (read: global domination). The Blueprint for Tomorrow (tm) has already begun, with the release of Spycraft 2.0's second printing, World on Fire (the newest era of espionage gaming), dozens of best-selling PDFs and an exciting schedule of new, innovative, and downright devious setting books coming down the pike in 2008!   www.Crafty-Games.com

Alex Flagg and his minions will be demonstrating and running Spycraft events at GameStorm 10.

Crucifiction Games is Proud To Be Christian, Crazy for the Game, and Ready to Rock n' Roll. We here at Crucifiction Games are straight-up believers in the power of God and Jesus Christ. We also LOVE to roleplay. We feel God called us to make games, and we're not afraid to admit it. You don't have to be a Christian to play them; we just wanted to let you know. Some turn a blind eye to the Book when it talks about demons, possession, evil spirits, sorcery and such. We get all goose pimply and start reaching for holy water, crosses and a good sharp stick. Crucifiction Games publishes Horror Rules – The Simply Horrible Role-Playing Game, as well as Budget Dungeons full-color fantasy maps and Small Walls dungeon building kits. www.CrucifictionGames.com

Chris Weedin and friends will be scaring the bejeezus out of you at GameStorm 10.

Berengad Games is an independent creator and publisher of roleplaying games. Their first game, Beast Hunters, is available for purchase in printed and PDF versions from IPR and Lulu.com, as well as from select local game stores. Set your wits and weapons against the deadliest of beasts. Challenge them, kill them, and use their blood in the ink of the tattoos commemorating your victory and in so doing, claim a portion of their power. You can find Berengad Games at the “Indie Hurricane” booth.

Christian and Lisa Griffen, the creators of Beast Hunters will be running demos and games throughout the weekend.

Exhibitors – Retailers

Gamestorm thanks the following Retailers for their commitment to our attendees. Please give them your support.

Rainy Day Games was formed in April, 1998. It is owned and run by Steve and Amy Ellis and Jeff Abramson. We are a gaming center exclusively! 99% of our product is non-electronic games and gaming supplies. We have an event center with seating for leagues, tournaments, learn-to-play sessions, and paint classes. We have the largest selection of games in the region, and one of the best selections across the country, including many European style board games and puzzles! Our mission is to provide a fun gaming experience for gamers of all ages and types. Yes, we hold competitive tournaments, but the beginner player is always welcome. We hold beginner's tournaments and events to help teach players new games. We have table space available for casual playing or trading at any time. www.Rainy-Day-Games.com

Rainy Day Games is celebrating its 10^th Anniversary in 2008, along with GameStorm and Rio Grande Games. In honor of that harmonic convergence, they will be sponsoring the Rio-Grande-A-Thon. GameStorm would like to especially thank Rainy Day and owner Steve Ellis for their tremendous support.

Guardian Games is a friendly environment for gamers of all types! Guardian Games is Portland's biggest and best game store. With over 4000 sq. ft. of gaming space, we host games of all types, and sell all the swag to go with them. WE BUY, SELL, And TRADE all of these: Magic the Gathering,  YuGiOh,  Dreamblade,  Horrorclix,  Heroclix, Mechwarrior, Boardgames, N64, D&D Minis, Star Wars Minis, D&D Books, Dice,  RPGs, Gaming Accessories, Sega, Game Gear, XBOX games,  PS2 games, Gamecube Gameboy games, NES,  SNES, NDS,  PC Games www.GuardianGamesPortland.com

Guardian Games is sponsoring and running a whole host of collectible game events and tournaments, including events for Magic: The Gathering, YuGiOh, Pokemon, Axis & Allies, D&D Minis, and Star Wars Minis. They are also your source for boosters and packs for other collectible game events taking place at GameStorm.

The Game Matrix is Tacoma's PREMIER retail store for RPG's, CCG's, Miniature Gaming, Board Games and hobby game supplies. They feature the following regular event schedule:

Wed - Warmachine & Hordes, Yu-gi-oh,  and Board game night, Thurs - Warhammer Fantasy Battles and Pokemon, Fri – Warhammer 40K, Magic, and Heroclix, Satuday - Classic Battletech, Sun - Flames of War, Babylon V, Mechwarrior, D&D Minis, and Pirates.

The Game Matrix is sponsoring and running a battlefield of miniatures events at GameStorm, including Flames of War, Babylon 5 “A Call to Arms”, Warhammer Fantasy Battles, Warhammer 40K and De Bellis Antiquitatis, and more! They are also your source for all the figs you need for Privateer Press’s Warmachine and Hordes events.

Games Plus sells a variety of board games, card games and miniatures' games. We also have role playing games, comic books, painting supplies, and accessories. We sell pre-owned games as well. We also do special orders. . Games Plus offers a comic subscription service. There is no extra fee for getting your favorite comic book title, bagged, and set aside for you for pickup. Never miss another important issue again! This service also allows you to make special orders or even get your favorite gaming magazine. There may be a shipping charge if you would like us to ship titles to you. Games Plus also has a gaming room that can accommodate approximately 24 people at 4 tables in addition to space in the store proper. We hold regular Magic the Gathering Tournaments, as well as other events. www.GamesPlusWA.net

Don Forbis of Games Plus has been a long-time friend and supporter of GameStorm, and has been a Retailer for us and our sister convention Orycon for many years. GameStorm thanks Don for his unswerving dedication.

Aunt Franny’s Toys Specializing in fine toys, games and puzzles. We carry many top brands including: BRIO, Thomas the Tank Engine, Playmobil, Safari, Schleich, Papo, Plan Toys,  Ravensburger, Lionel Trains, Small World Toys, Learning Resources, and Calico Critters. We also carry games and puzzles for bigger kids! Including strategy games from Mayfair, Rio Grande, Fantasy Flight, and more. www.Ambinet.com/AuntFrannysToys

Gallant Hand’s Gamer Gear products are handmade by local people. We have 13 different cotton dice bags which have a satin like lining with a double looped draw string to prevent accidental opening. There are 12 different velvet dice bags that consist of four panels with a double looped draw string. We also have fleece bags and skull counters. We do our best to provide gamers with distinctive quality products.

Pegasus Publishing - is your source for some of the most unusual shirts, toys and gift items available anywhere, including Cthulhu and Miskatonic Univ., NBC’s Heroes, Warner Bros. Animation, Resident Evil, and general fantasy imagery. Pegasus Publishing also offers custom screen printing, embroidery, and laser engraving services. Other custom products and services include pens, ribbons, badgeholders, medallions, pins, patches, executive gift items and an entire range of promotional products.

www.PegasusPublishing.com

The Dragon’s Horde – Owned by Nikki and Jarrett Chlumsky, The Dragon's Horde is based in Boise ID and Larned KS, whence they travel the country selling swords and weaponry of all styles, with an emphasis on Japanese designs. They also sell fine pewter jewelry, including pendants, rings and bracelets. The Dragon’s Horde has just expanded their product line, adding dragons and other fantasy figurines.

Reviresco – Sellers of high-quality game scale models, figures and terrain, including soldiers and other historical figures, ships, buildings, aircraft, vintage cars and trucks, Victoriana, and more!  www.tin-soldier.com

Other Support

GameStorm appreciates the support of the regional distribution community and encourages our attendees and friends to give these fine folks your business.

Devir U.S. - is a new authorized distributor of major hobby game lines including Wizards of the Coast, The Pokemon Company, UltraPro, Fantasy Flight Games, Rio Grande, and more!  Our South Seattle location allows for cheap, fast delivery anywhere in the Pacific Northwest, and our friendly reps will take the time to learn about your business and the best ways we can serve you.  Call Katy or Matt to find out about our current specials and great every day pricing. Thanks for supporting Northwest gaming and we look forward to serving you!  www.devir.com