If you lost your job because of the novel coronavirus pandemic youre eligible for a free board game or two, no strings attached. The offer comes courtesy of GMT Games, publishers of some of the very best strategy board games and wargames around. The announcement was made on Wednesday via the companys official newsletter.
We know that this virus, in addition to the threat it poses to our collective health, has had a negative economic impact on many of our customers, as well, GMT said. As with so many social or economic problems, its not within our power to provide big fixes to restore lost jobs, retirement funds, or lost earning power. But weve decided, as we did numerous times in the wake of the 2008 financial meltdown, that we can show support for those of you who have lost jobs by giving you a free game or two.
All you need to do is mail in to a_curtis at sbcglobal dot net, and include proof or explanation of your job loss since March 15, 2020. Let GMT know which in-stock games youd like you can pick two if youre in the United States, one if youre overseas and theyll ship it right out.
I know its not much in the greater scheme of things, GMT continued, but we want you to know that we re thinking of you and that your welfare including the ability to destress and decompress from the pressures of the world by playing games is important to us.
The only game excluded from the offer is Imperial Struggle, the spiritual successor to Cold War-themed Twilight Struggle widely regarded as one of the best board games of all time. That title, which portrays the conflict between Britain and France in the early 18th century, just began shipping to those that pre-ordered it. Anything else from the in-stock inventory is eligible.
GMT has tons of fascinating games, but perhaps none as as well regarded as the COIN (COunter INsurgency) Series, pioneered by game designer Volko Ruhnke. By day hes an instructor at the Central Intelligence Agency, and by night hes the designer of legendary titles such as Andean Abyss, A Distant Plain, and Fire in the Lake. You might also look into Labyrinth: The War on Terror, now in its fourth printing. It would pair well with the latest upgrade, titled Labyrinth: The Awakening.
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