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Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days Was the Company’s Largest Two-Day October Holiday Kick-off Event Ever

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

(NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon Prime members saved more than $1 billion across millions of deals during Prime Big Deal Days on October 10 and 11.

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  • (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon Prime members saved more than $1 billion across millions of deals during Prime Big Deal Days on October 10 and 11.
  • “Prime Big Deal Days was a strong start to the holiday shopping season, offering Prime members an exclusive early opportunity to save and surpassing our expectations.
  • This event outpaced last year’s holiday kick-off event, with more Prime members shopping this year,” said Doug Herrington, CEO of Worldwide Amazon Stores.
  • Prime Big Deal Days is just the start of the holiday shopping season.

How board games can get people involved in climate action

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

When we see these disasters on the news, it’s clear we need to take action on climate change now.

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  • When we see these disasters on the news, it’s clear we need to take action on climate change now.
  • Tabletop games (board games, card games, role-playing games – anything that can be played around a table) have a unique ability to engage players in complex systems.
  • Games engage our brains in a different way than just hearing news about climate disasters.
  • Climate crisis games pull you into possible futures where our real-life choices shape our current and future climate.

Education and motivation

    • Our goal was to make a fun game that could also help players understand the complicated problem of climate change.
    • Like choosing between energy sources that are cheaper right now versus ones that are better for the environment long-term.
    • This allowed us to reach a broad audience and spark conversations about the climate crisis in a new and engaging way.
    • As we face the urgent challenges ahead, I believe that such games can play a crucial role in fostering understanding, dialogue and action.

The ‘magic circle’ and climate action

    • In the context of the climate crisis, the magic circle can serve as a powerful tool.
    • It enables the simulation of climate crisis impacts and the testing of various strategies to help reduce those impacts.
    • This can foster empathy and understanding around the climate crisis.

Games as catalysts for action

    • Games can serve as a potent tool for instilling the notion of taking effective action when it comes to climate issues.
    • Crucially, games create a sense of agency, showing players that their actions can make a difference – especially when they combine their efforts.
    • By exploring these fast-approaching realities, games can motivate players to come up with real-world climate solutions, and to really think about how personal and collective actions can contribute.

Canadian War Museum explores wargaming in newest multifaceted exhibition

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

War Games, the newest exhibition developed by the Canadian War Museum, explores the importance of gaming to military training and strategy, as well as the impact of conflict on games in popular culture.

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  • War Games, the newest exhibition developed by the Canadian War Museum, explores the importance of gaming to military training and strategy, as well as the impact of conflict on games in popular culture.
  • "Games have long been intertwined with war," said Dean F. Oliver, Interim Vice-President and Director General of the Canadian War Museum.
  • In five chronological zones, War Games presents major trends in the evolution of war games.
  • The work of the Canadian War Museum is made possible in part through the financial support of the Government of Canada.

Global Board Games Market Outlook Report 2023: A $39.99 Billion Market by 2028 - Opportunities with Increased Strategic Product Launches and Capitalizing on Board Game Conventions - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

This, in turn, helps vendors cater to customers' requirements, thus ensuring the steady growth of the board games market.

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  • This, in turn, helps vendors cater to customers' requirements, thus ensuring the steady growth of the board games market.
  • One of the major challenges for the global board games market is the impact of global trade wars and tariffs imposed across borders.
  • The educational board games segment dominated the global board games market with over 41% share owing to the higher penetration of puzzles among end-users.
  • Product development in the board games market requires less investment than in other markets, such as mobile gadgets, video games, and others.

Trade, Build, Settle, and WIN With CATAN® Instant Tickets Now Available From Pollard Banknote

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Created by Klaus Teuber in 1995, CATAN is the powerful, universal story of humanity's quest to explore the world.

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  • Created by Klaus Teuber in 1995, CATAN is the powerful, universal story of humanity's quest to explore the world.
  • This makes for a great base to create fun lottery tickets and boasts appeal especially to the 18- to 35-year-old demographic.
  • "Board game adaptations have historically been well-performing standouts in the instant ticket category," said Brad Thompson, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Pollard Banknote.
  • CATAN Studio publishes English-language CATAN analog board game products, produces engaging merchandise, and fosters community growth through organized play and events.

Tilt Five to Bring Award-Winning CATAN® to Holographic Life

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tilt Five, Inc., an Augmented Reality (AR) entertainment company, in partnership with CATAN GmbH, CATAN Studio, Twin Sails Interactive, and Blazing Griffin is pleased to announce the beloved CATAN® game will be reimagined as tabletop holograms on the Tilt Five™ AR gaming system. CATAN - Tilt Five AR is set to release Spring 2023. 

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  • Since its debut in 1995, CATAN (formerly The Settlers of Catan) has captured the hearts of an estimated 100+ million players across the globe.
  • One of the best-selling board games in the world, CATAN has won many awards, including Game of the Year.
  • Proclaimed as "the board game of our time" in the Washington Post, CATAN is an enduring brand for a new generation of gamers.
  • Interact with the Catan island in new ways using the Tilt Five Wand and watch the island's wildlife and environment spring to life in holographic 3D.

Catan Pisco Named Best In Show at San Diego Spirits Festival

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Catan Pisco has been named the winner of Best in Show and Double Gold Medals at the 11th Annual San Diego Spirits Festival .

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  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Catan Pisco has been named the winner of Best in Show and Double Gold Medals at the 11th Annual San Diego Spirits Festival .
  • "This was Catan's first cocktail competition and to earn not only Best in Show but double gold medals confirms my belief that the United States is ready for pisco," says Catan Pisco founder Catalina Gaete.
  • "Pisco is such a versatile spirit with a rich, layered flavor profile and mouthfeel and having my recipe recognized by the San Diego Spirits festival judges is a true honor."
  • "Catan Pisco is clearly an outstanding spirit and I am proud to announce it as this year's Best In Show!"

Catan Pisco Launches in Los Angeles

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019

LOS ANGELES, May 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Catan Pisco , a versatile grape-based spirit handcrafted and distilled in Chile, is proud to announce its upcoming launch in Los Angeles.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Catan Pisco , a versatile grape-based spirit handcrafted and distilled in Chile, is proud to announce its upcoming launch in Los Angeles.
  • "I was born in Chile and grew up in LA so it's incredibly meaningful to introduce my hometown to my passion for pisco," says Catalina Gaete, Catan Pisco founder and CEO.
  • It's time for spirit enthusiasts and novices alike to experience pisco and contribute to the culture and conversation through Catan."
  • Catan Pisco , handcrafted from organic grapes in Ovalle, Chile, represents the beloved traditional spirit of Chile while making it modern and meaningful for generations to come in the United States.

Catan Pisco Launches in Chicago

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Tuesday, August 7, 2018

CHICAGO, Aug. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Catan Pisco , a versatile grape-based spirit handcrafted in Chile, is proud to announce their official launch in Chicago.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Catan Pisco , a versatile grape-based spirit handcrafted in Chile, is proud to announce their official launch in Chicago.
  • As Chicago's first pisco with a purpose, Catan Pisco is bringing this iconic South American spirit to the Windy City.
  • Catan Pisco is available on the menu at the Metropolitan Club and will soon be found at Eden Chicago, Tanta and The Mid America Club.
  • Catan Pisco, located at 2021 W. Fulton Street, Suite K-208 in Chicago, Illinois, was created to bring the spirit of the south to its neighbors of the north.