I really hope this sale will bring these games some richly-deserved attention.

Jo Graham and Amy Griswold have written several stellar games, so it is no small matter when I say that The Play’s the Thing is my favorite. It’s a celebration of the act of creation, the dynamic world of theatre, and the power of art in a world of injustice and strife. There’s also a curse (if you believe that kind of thing), a tragic backstory (if you can find it), and an adorable little dog you can befriend (DOGGO). If you’re a Shakespeare nerd like me, this will go straight onto your list of favorites, but even if you’re not the sort of person who refers to the Bard as “the Bard,” there’s a lot to enjoy here.

Cliffhanger: Challenger of Tomorrow is a pastiche of old-timey serials, and William Brown absolutely nails it. It’s over-the-top, sometimes preposterously so, jam-packed with page-turner, blockbuster, potboiler thrills. Those who know Brown as the author of The Beast of Glenkildove will discover a new side to his talent. I usually prefer more character-driven stories, but Cliffhanger is just plain fun. Plus - and I cannot emphasize this enough - you can shoot Hitler in the face. Why would you not buy a game that allows you to shoot Hitler in the face? You know you want to.

I haven’t yet played any of the other three games, but I feel confident suggesting you at least check out Choice of Broadsides: HMS Foraker. Choice of Broadsides was probably the first ChoiceScript game I ever played, and even though nautical yarns aren’t my usual genre, I was enchanted. HMS Foraker isn’t a sequel per se, but it is set in the same world, and it’s by Paul Wang, author of the Dragoon Saga, so I figure it has to be worth reading.

I think the sale is on the CoG website only.

Are you not able to make a purchase on the website?