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  • Mox Spotlight September: Restoration Games
    • Aug 31st 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
  • Mox Spotlight August: Studio H
    • Aug 2nd 2023
    • Posted by Jason Krell

    Mox Spotlight August: Studio H

    It’s August, time to feature another new game-maker! This month we’re taking a trip abroad with Paris-based Studio-H, meaning you can 10% off their titles. All of their games are made with care by industry veterans, accompanied by gorgeous art and are intended for players of all kinds! But if you haven’t heard of their work, let us tell you about some of our favorites: Oltréé2-4 players | Age 8+ | 60-120 minsIf you’re looking for a scenario-drive fantasy game, look no further. Oltréé puts you in the boots of a Patrol Corps member, responsible for protecting the empire from monsters, exploring the wilderness for lost treasure, and connecting communities. In doing so you’ll be faced with many choices. Do you focus on collecting resources? Do you head to the front and engage in battle? E
  • Mox Spotlight July: Steve Jackson Games
    • Jun 30th 2023
    • Posted by Jason Krell

    Mox Spotlight July: Steve Jackson Games

    It’s July, which means we’re halfway through another wonderful year of gaming. To celebrate, why don’t you come on in and treat yourself to… more games! After all, this month we’re spotlighting Steve Jackson Games, which means you can get 10% off some of the best titles we have to offer. Munchkin is a household name at this point, but there is a lot of other fun to be had. Be sure to check these titles next time you come in for a visit:Munchkin3-6 players | Age 10+ | 60-120 minsDo you want to distill the best parts of Dungeons and Dragons into a tight, combat-driven experience? Then Munchkin is the game for you! Explore dungeons, betray your friends and mow through hordes of monsters as you pick up sweet loot in this hit card game. By the time you’re done, you’ll either be decked out like
  • Mox Spotlight May: 1985 Games
    • May 1st 2023
    • Posted by Jason Krell

    Mox Spotlight May: 1985 Games

    It’s a new month, which means you May want to hear about our latest Mox Spotlight: 1985 Games. We’re particularly excited to highlight these awesome folks no only because they’re local to our Portland location, but also because we’re collaborating with them for some custom accessories you’re sure to love! You can get them all May long at Mox, along with 10% off any 1985 Games products. Let’s highlight the details first before we get too far ahead of ourselves.We All Melt Shirt Everything is fleeting, from your D&D campaign to the dice you roll with. However, this awesome shirt should last you a long time! This is one of 1985 Games’ most popular shirt designs, but we’re throwing a Mox twist by picking the color AND sticking our logo on the back. It’s the perfect way to remember how
  • Mox Spotlight April: Exploding Kittens
    • Apr 1st 2023
    • Posted by Jason Krell

    Mox Spotlight April: Exploding Kittens

    A new month means a new Mox Spotlight, and we have a game publisher whose products are always a blast: Exploding Kittens. Throughout all of April, starting on the first, all Exploding Kittens games are 10% off — and we’re not fooling! This includes Exploding Kittens, the company’s namesake game, which will bring the heat to any springtime gaming session. Their games are absurd in the best way, engaging and full of chaos, so be sure to check them out. If you need some help picking one to try, here are our favorites:Exploding Kittens2-5 players | Age 7+ | 15 minsWe had to begin with the classic that started it all. This game is all about strategy, because when that exploding kitten drops, you better have a way to disarm it. If not, you’re out of the game until it’s time to start over. T
  • Mox Spotlight March: Pencil First Games
    • Mar 1st 2023
    • Posted by Nelly Steiner

    Mox Spotlight March: Pencil First Games

    March is here, and so is our new Mox Spotlight: Pencil First Games! All March long all Pencil First Games titles are 10% off, so it's time to add some new games to your collection. Pencil First Games has several much-loved nature inspired titles such as Floriferous and Herbaceous, perfect for the cusp of Spring. Their games are beautiful, high-quality, and relaxing to play, with most titles having a solo mode so you can play even if you can't get the whole crew together on game night. These are some of our favorites: Floriferous1-4 Players | Age 14+ | 20 minsThis fast set-collecting game is perfect for a day of reading books, birdwatching, and sipping hot tea. The art is in beautifully illustrated watercolors and the components are wooden, making for a tactile and immersive
  • Mox Spotlight February: Lookout Games
    • Feb 1st 2023
    • Posted by Nelly Steiner

    Mox Spotlight February: Lookout Games

    Welcome to February! We're taking this months Mox Spotlight spot to celebrate a true classic - Lookout Games. Time to indulge in some tried and tested titles including Caverna, Isle of Skye, Patchwork, and Barenpark - and as usual, you can get 10% off all Lookout Games titles ALL MONTH LONG!Caverna1-7 Players | Age 12+ | 120 mins If you're looking for a euro game to satisfy the whole gaming group Caverna is the game for you. This game can accommodate up to 7 players but also makes a great solo experience. In Caverna you work to cultivate the best resources and surroundings you can by digging further into the mountain and expanding your cave and, cultivating the forest outside your cave, or developing pastures and live stock. Isle of Skye2-5 Players | Age 8+ | 90 minsIn
  • Mox Spotlight January: Rio Grande Games
    • Jan 1st 2023
    • Posted by Nelly Steiner

    Mox Spotlight January: Rio Grande Games

    A new year means a new Mox Spotlight! Perfect for the colder months we're highlighting Rio Grande Games. Time to enjoy some hot tea and play away the dark nights with some classic titles.  We’re highlighting much loved titles including Dominion, Concordia, Race for the Galaxy - and as usual, you can get 10% off all Rio Grande Games titles 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 of a powerful kingdom, but in the end there can only be one winner. Concordia2-5 Players | Age 13+ | 120