August 7, 2015 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Munchkin Steampunk Deluxe Party Turns Up the Steam
AUSTIN, Texas (August 7, 2015) – Steve Jackson Games is partnering with Austin game store Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy (2438 W Anderson Lane, Austin, TX) to kick off their most exciting launch event to date. On Thursday, August 13, 5-9 p.m., Dragon's Lair will be transformed into a whirlwind of Munchkin and steampunk, featuring:
- Signings with Munchkin Steampunk Deluxe designer Steve Jackson and Andrew Hackard, Munchkin Line Editor – bring a game or piece of Munchkin memorabilia for them to sign!
- Demos of Munchkin Steampunk Deluxe.
- An eBay auction with proceeds benefiting Superhero Kids, a charity which supports the Children's Blood & Cancer Center at Dell's Children's Hospital.
- DJ and steampunk cosplayer, DJ Crescendoll, and other local cosplay luminaries, along with steampunk-themed refreshments from Blue Note Bakery.
Steve Jackson Games staffers will be in costume, and guests are encouraged to dress up in their steampunk-y best. Those who do will receive a gift. There will be Munchkin promos galore!
Fans not in Austin can join in the fun through our live stream event: (http://bit.ly/SteampunkLIVE). Fans can also participate via social media, using the hashtags #munchkinsteampunk #costume, for a chance to win one of three copies of Munchkin Steampunk Deluxe.
"We are super excited about partnering with Superhero Kids," said Brian Engard, Marketing Director at Steve Jackson Games, "It's a fantastic cause. Local people should come out to the party. We're going to have a jolly time!"
About Steve Jackson Games
Steve Jackson Games, based in Austin, Texas, has been publishing games, game books, and magazines since 1980. Its best-selling game is Munchkin, with almost 7 million copies of the games and supplements in print worldwide. Other top sellers are GURPS (the Generic Universal RolePlaying System), Zombie Dice, and Illuminati. Past hits have included Car Wars and Toon. Steve's very first game, Ogre, originally released in 1977, drew almost a million dollars' worth of Kickstarter support in 2012 for a super-deluxe edition, which was released in late 2013.
Press Contact:
Brian Engard, Marketing Director
marketing@sjgames.com
(512) 447-7866 x207
