Welcome to the Games Vault newsletter.

It's another busy week here at The Vault.

In this week's newsletter:

• From The Expo
• Other New Products
• Events at The Vault

From The Expo

The Games Vault visited the UK Games Expo in Birmingham on Sunday 6 July looking out for some great new games that we could bring back for you. We like to think that we succeeded!

The first new game is Retsami (£15). Retsami is similar to Backgammon, but without the element of chance. It is also similar to Chess, but not as long, and much easier to master. It is a powerful and exciting two player board game of countless possibilities. Using your mind and imagination you will love Retsami. One remarkable aspect of Retsami is that this amazing game has only 4 rules. But what it lacks in rules, it makes up for in strategies. So every game comes with a copy of "Retsami: The Sample Game", a booklet containing illustrations of and comment on every move of an actual game. 10+, 2 players.

Next up, from the designer of Pandemic, is Forbidden Island (£15). Dare to discover Forbidden Island! Join a team of fearless adventurers on a do-or-die mission to capture four sacred treasures from the ruins of this perilous paradise. Your team will have to work together and make some pulse-pounding manoeuvres, as the island will sink beneath every step! Race to collect the treasures and make a triumphant escape before you are swallowed into the watery abyss! This is a fantastic game presented in a lovely tin box with great artwork, 10+, 2-4 players.

And finally, we offer Tri 3D (£15). This brand new and unique board game can be played by 2 or 3 players aged 8+. It is played on the unique Tri 3D board - 3 transparent triangular platforms stacked one above the other. Players take it in turns to move one space at a time around the board in any direction, and attempt to capture their opponent's counters by surrounding them on two sides or cornering them. The ability to jump between the platforms adds an extra dimension to this exciting game of strategy, skill and cunning, as players can sneak up on their opponents and catch them off guard. 8+, 2-3 players.

Until Friday, 18 June, any purchase that includes one or more of the above new games will earn DOUBLE VAULT POINTS.

Other New Products

Board Games

Martinique (£25). An ancient legend says a great pirate treasure is buried on the island of Martinique. Pirates would have attacked various merchant vessels, confiscated their loads and eventually sunk the ships. Afterwards they would have brought the stolen jewels, objects and coins to the island to bury the treasure over there. Many have tried to find the Lost Treasure, but nobody has succeeded so far. You are the captain of a pirate ship heading for Martinique. After dropping anchor in the morning, you set off in a rowboat towards the island with four of your most loyal pirates to find the Lost Treasure. Will you unravel the legend and add your name to the illustrious list of great pirates and rulers of the seven seas? 10+, 2 players.

RPG

Atomic Highway (£20) In a savage world where the strong ravage and exploit the weak, the survivors’ settlements are oases, connected only by convoys of armed and armoured vehicles that run the gauntlet of raiders... and worse. Though the threats of chemical and biological agents and radiation have all but faded, their taint lingers on in every mutant born to man and beast. This is the world of Atomic Highway.

Events at The Vault

Warmachine & Hordes Ladder League

Only one week remains if you want to join the upcoming Warmachine & Hordes Ladder League. See the forum (http://thegamesvault.co.uk/gvforum/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=1975) for more details. Initial ladder standings have already been published, but there is still space for more players! The league begins proper on Monday, 21 June.

Magic: the Gathering

Tuesday, 22 June will be a Casual Magic night (£1)

Wednesday, 16 June will be a sanctioned juniors tournament - tell your friends and bring your deck if you want to play! (£4)

Tuesday Night Magic is moving! From July, Tuesday Night Magic will have a new permanent home on Fridays! We will be following our current FNM/casual rotation initially, but plans are in the pipeline to introduce some new events. Now is a great time to get involved if you've always been curious about the game.

Other Events

Saturday, 19 June

• Uncharted Seas Tournament. 800pt fleets. Please see http://www.spartangames.co.uk for latest points values. Registration from 10am, play starts at 11am. (£5) DOUBLE VAULT POINTS on all Spartan Games purchases today!

• Magic the Gathering Archenemy Release. You are the Archenemy, and your goal is simple: the utter decimation of your fellow Planeswalkers. A force of unbridled malevolence, your power is so immense that their only hope is to join forces in a desperate attempt to defeat you.

  An Archenemy game follows a “one vs. many” format. In this exciting new multiplayer variant, an oversized deck packed with brutal scheme cards allows one player to assume the role of the Archenemy, a merciless paragon of power bent on total domination.

  The other players in the game must unite to defeat the Archenemy and save the day—if they can. (£TBC) DOUBLE VAULT POINTS on all Archenemy purchases today only!

Saturday, 26 June

• Warhammer Fantasy tournament. 500pt armies. Swiss format. Registration from 10am, play starts at 11am. (£5) DOUBLE VAULT POINTS on all Warhammer Fantasy purchases today!

Saturday, 3 July

• Blood Bowl Boot Camp. This will be a chance for old and new players alike to get together before the start of the season and have a few practice games. We will make sure we have a few experienced players on hand to answer any last minute questions or have a practice half. (FREE!) DOUBLE VAULT POINTS on all Blood Bowl purchases (including custom mat orders) today!

Saturday, 10 July

• Magic the Gathering M11 Pre-release Sealed Deck. Your first chance to see the new Core Set. Since M10, core sets have contained brand new cards and M11 promises to be an interesting set. Registration from 10am, deck building from 11am, play begins 12 Noon. (£22) DOUBLE VAULT POINTS on all Magic purchases today!

The Usual Reminders

With Magic moving from Tuesday to Friday, the Vault will be closed on Tuesday evenings. Please bear this in mind when arranging league games or other events.

You can find all upcoming events on the forums in the "Latest News" section. Details of upcoming events will also be posted on the noticeboards at the shop.

If you can't find it in store, then let us know as we may be able to find it for you. We can order just about any book you want, we just don't have room to display them all!

Thanks always for all of your continuing support and take care,

Steve and the team