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Play The Designers! Popes & Plagues!

We’re incredibly excited to not only host fun Learn-to-Play events for this new game, but also to welcome one of its creators in person to help teach!

The Creators

Tray and Jennifer Green are the creative minds behind this fantastic new game, and Tray himself will be joining us to teach it! The Green family has a long-standing passion for CCGs, tabletop games, and roleplaying games—something they’ve enjoyed together for years.

They’ve channeled that shared passion into designing games of their own, driven by the belief that “families that game together, stay together.” Their love for innovative mechanics and engaging design shines through in their work, resulting in experiences that are fun, unique, and built to bring people together.

Creator

You may recognize the name Plague & Pestilence, a medieval-themed game originally created by Tray Green in 1993. If you’ve had the chance to play it, you’ll notice its strong influence on their newest title, Popes & Plagues. The Greens have shared that, throughout development, they worked to stay true to the spirit of the original while introducing updated mechanics and a fresh, new design.

Be sure to find your local event and come out to support this talented, game-creating family!

Popes & Plagues

Popes & Plagues is a fast-paced card game set in the Middle Ages, filled with strategy, chaos, and a touch of dark humor. This is not just a reprint—it’s a full recreation. Classic elements have been reimagined, and new content has been added to create an exciting, updated experience. Build your village, wage war against your enemies, lead holy crusades, grow your population—and prepare for the plague!

Plague & Pestilence

A light, fast-paced card game centered on the rise—and inevitable fall—of medieval towns. During the “Prosperity” phase, players grow their populations by building improvements or cleverly stealing resources from their opponents. But prosperity never lasts for long…

The game’s artwork, inspired by medieval woodcuts, features striking imagery of the Grim Reaper, adding a darkly thematic touch to the experience.

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Not It! 2024 Gnome Games Stocking Stuffer of the Year

Not It! Holiday Edition

Gnome Games selects Not It! from the Good Game Company as the 2024 Gnome Games Stocking Stuffer of the year!

Each year Gnome Games selects one game as the Stocking Stuffer of the Year. The selection criteria include fun factor, replayability, value, and of course the ability to fit inside the normal stocking. The Gnomes do not accept rewards, payment or consideration from the manufacturer in the selection of this award, and evaluate the games by playing them with friends, family, customers, and most importantly with kids as part of the Gnome Games Community Outreach and Family Game Night Program.

Not It! ™ is fast and frenzied fun for everyone! When the 3 dice tumble from the dice tower, you must find a card in your hand that does not match any of the 3 attributes on each dice!

Be the fasted to correctly get rid of your cards to WIN!

Spot the card that does NOT match!

Do it fast . . . Do NOT be last!

Ages 6+

There are several versions to choose from too!

Don’t forget that we have other years Stocking Stuffer of the Year available too! Games like  Astro Trash, Fluxx, Timeline and others that continue to provide hours of fun for families.

Gnome Games also Gift Wraps for Free!