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  • Mox Spotlight July: CMON Games
    • Jul 1st 2024
    • Posted by Chris Cornejo

    Mox Spotlight July: CMON Games

    We’re in the swing of summer heading into July, and this month Mox Boarding House’s spotlight on CMON. Starting in 2001 as CoolMiniOrNot, a community miniatures site, in 2011 CMON got into the boardgame and tabletop business, focusing on games featuring high-quality miniatures with fun, engaging gameplay. All July long, you can get 10% off of any CMON game at your local Mox. Here’s a selection of what they have to offer:Sheriff Of Nottingham3-6 Players | Age 14+ | 45-60 minThis bluffing game puts players in the role of either a merchant come to Nottingham to sell their wares, or the Sheriff, who has been tasked by Prince John to make sure no contraband is being sold at the market. The merchants, of course, might have some contraband, but if the Sheriff has to pay a penalty if they sea
  • Mox Spotlight May: Rio Grande Games
    • May 1st 2024
    • Posted by Chris Cornejo

    Mox Spotlight May: Rio Grande Games

    May is here, and with the return of the flowers we welcome the return of a classic board game company to the Spotlight: Rio Grande Games! Responsible for publishing some of the most beloved board games of all time – we’ve got a small sampling of what they have to offer below but remember any Rio Grande Games game at any Mox location is going to be 10% off all month long!Dominion2-4 Players | Age 13+ | 45 mins This true, classic deck-builder is excellent for brand new players getting into deck building games, but also has epic staying power. With many expansions this game stays fresh for years and years of regular play. In Dominion you compete with the other players to build a powerful kingdom, but in the end, there can only be one winner. Concordia2-5 Players | Age 13+ | 120 minsConco
  • Mox Spotlight April: Cat and Dog Themed Games
    • Apr 1st 2024
    • Posted by Chris Cornejo

    Mox Spotlight April: Cat and Dog Themed Games

    It's time for April showers, and here at Mox it's going to be raining cats and dogs! This month, we're highlighting games featuring our feline and canine friends, with a 10% discount on select board game titles featuring our animal friends. As you try out and play these games, keep in mind that April 30th is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, so if you could use some cuddly companionship in your life, give it a thought or two! Here's some of the titles we'll be featuring this month:Forever Home1-5 Players | Ages 8+ | 30-45 minCombining set collection, drafting, and tile placement, in Forever Home you are a shelter worker. You take in dogs, train them to behave, and match the dogs with families that will be a good fit for their personality. Earn shelter commendations to gain a reputatio
  • Mox Spotlight January: Catan
    • Jan 2nd 2024
    • Posted by Chris Cornejo

    Mox Spotlight January: Catan

    2024 is here, and it’s a good time to look back, reflect, and maybe revisit some old favorites. With that in mind, January’s Mox Spotlight is Catan! The venerable board game that got thousands into the hobby has a lot more to offer than just the base game, and this month we’re showing off the entire breadth of experience that Catan has in store!Catan & 5-6 Player ExtensionThe original that started a revolution in the board game industry. This masterpiece of resource management and route building optimization remains a great way to introduce people into the hobby or spend some time with a group of friends. The 5-6 Player expansion allows for even greater strategy, as the resources available are spread thinner between more players!Catan Traveler EditionThe same great game in a smal
  • Mox Spotlight December: Staff Picks
    • Dec 1st 2023
    • Posted by Chris Cornejo

    Mox Spotlight December: Staff Picks

    Time flies when you’re having fun, and since we’re all about fun it turns out it’s already December! We’re going to switch things up a little for this holiday season, and rather than pick a publisher to highlight, we’ve asked your friendly local Mox team members to pick their favorite games to feature. As always, you can get 10% off all these titles this month and given how varied your local Mox workers' tastes are, you’ll be able to find something here for everyone on your list!Expeditions - Ironclad (Recommended by James at Mox Seattle)60-90 minutes | 1-5 Players | 14+Go on a thrilling journey with 'Expeditions,' set in the Scythe universe, exploring Siberia after a meteorite crash near the Tunguska River. Led by Dr. Tarkovsky, expeditions unravel ancient corruption in the taiga. Heroes
  • Mox Spotlight November: Atomic Mass Games
    • Nov 1st 2023
    • Posted by Jason Krell

    Mox Spotlight November: Atomic Mass Games

    Can you believe it’s already November? To distract you from wondering where the year has gone, we’re here highlighting another game publisher and offering 10% off all their products this month. Atomic Mass Games have the lucky catalog this time, and they have lots of great titles to choose from. However, this time we’re going to do something a little different by really focusing on their biggest miniature games!Star Wars: ShatterpointHave you ever wanted to pit your favorite Star Wars characters against each other in custom squads of heroes, villains and their allies? Whether you side with the Jedi or Sith, Empire or Rebellion, the deep, strategic gameplay will keep you coming back for more battles. Plus, there’s tons of gorgeously molded scenery to really make it feel like you’re somewher
  • Mox Spotlight October: WizKids
    • Oct 1st 2023
    • Posted by Jason Krell

    Mox Spotlight October: WizKids

    Fall is officially here, and that means Mox features another new game-maker. This month we’re all about WizKids, which means their products are 10% off. This company offers a great mix of original titles and familiar licenses, so there should be something for everyone. Here are just a few ideas below!Dungeons & Dragons: Three-Dragon Ante2-6 players | Age 14+ | 30-45 minsIs it worth it to throw one round to win the next one? Can you even afford to give up that much gold? Those are the questions you’ll have to ask yourself while playing this betting card game. Craft the best hand possible out of three cards and make the most of their various abilities all to claim a dragon’s hoard of gold!Rebuilding Seattle1-5 | 12+ | 60-120 minsSometimes you just want to start over, and this game embraces t
  • Mox Spotlight September: Restoration Games
    • Sep 1st 2023
    • Posted by Jason Krell

    Mox Spotlight September: Restoration Games

    How is it already September? At least that means it’s time to feature another new game-maker, Restoration Games. This month we’re embracing the past, which means all Restoration Games products are 10% off. Their guiding principles revolve around breathing new life into old favorites, doing those titles justice and doing good in the process. Surely one of their noble endeavors will have you saying “Oh yeah, I remember that game!”Thunder Road: Vendetta2-4 players | Age 10+ | 45-90 minsGoing back to 1986, this title is revved up and ready to roll. With your handy car, crew and all the guns along for the ride, you just need to stay on the road. The special part about this restoration are the new hazard tokens that add an element of randomness that makes the game more replayable. Turn