Retailers, Visit Us At GAMA Expo!

While most of our Daily Illuminator readership may not own a game store, we know that some of you are selling games, and you may be attending the GAMA Expo this week in Reno. Well, so are we! The SJ Games team will be in full force at booth #723,...

Remembering Eric Dow

Eric Dow, a valued member of our staff for many years, died yesterday of cancer. He was 54. Eric will be missed tremendously. His good cheer and willingness to go the extra thousand miles (not an exaggeration) made him a good friend to the whole staff. His "official hats" were...

Celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday With Munchkin Savings

Though the exact date has never been confirmed, William Shakespeare's birthday has traditionally been observed on April 23. So we decided it was a good a time to celebrate with some deals and promos for Munchkin Shakespeare! This weekend, April 22-24, save 23% on Munchkin Shakespeare games and accessories on Warehouse...

A Very Munchkin Birthday

Our friends, the Griegos, shared pictures from their combined birthday party for mom, Jessica, and kid, Robin. As you can see, they chose to have a Munchkin-themed party! Fun themed party favors, snacks, and of course Munchkin, were all enjoyed, as well as hilarious custom shirts. Jessica and her husband...

We Love Cats Dice Bag Sample

As we've previously mentioned (Daily Illuminator post), Steve's We Love Cats dice game is now at the factory and set for release in stores later this year. We've reviewed and approved the dice, and now the custom dice bag has landed and is also good to go! That leaves the...

Bullet Dice Moves To A Fourth Printing

With three printings since 2019, the Bullet Dice set continues to surprise us as demand remains relatively stable. These double-injection molded barrel dice are shaped like bullets and continue to sell through slightly faster than we expect. Each die in the pack is identical, designed to generate results between one and six....

Groo: The Game Coming To Kickstarter!

First published in 1996, this fast-playing card game featuring the art and characters of Sergio Aragonés has been tough to find for – not mere years – but a few decades. Now, with your support, we'll launch an updated edition that includes both the basic game and the original expansion...

Upgrade Your Favorite Pirate Games With These Custom Dice

Are you playing GURPS Swashbucklers, Munchkin Booty, or perhaps another pirate-themed game and want to impress the others at the table? Grab our Pirate d6 Dice Set and you'll crush your foes with six jumbo-sized dice, each featuring the classic cross 'n bones of the notorious Jolly Roger. You can...

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