The Devil's Bench
436 Colborne St E N3S 3N7 Brantford, ON, Canada

We're doing GREAT Brantford! Looks like we get to safely see one another again, as our district has earned a ORANGE designation (y) What does that mean for [db]? A slow, and safe reopening:... Tables can once again be booked, and customers can once again enter the store to shop for all sorts of nerdy awesomeness :D Masks still need to be worn at all times, and patrons will be reminded to keep your distance from one another while gaming. If you are feeling a little under the weather - STAY HOME. That's the only way we're going to beat this. Come what may; The Devils Bench is here, and open once again (y)

The hotly anticipated Pariah Nexus has hit the shelves today! ---- In the grim darkness of the 41st Millennium, specially selected bands of elite combat operatives hunt each other through a twisting alien tomb... The Pariah Nexus, a growing area of space in which worlds have been silenced, baffles and disturbs the Imperium. Within this region, Space Marines of the Ultramarines Chapter wage a desperate war to retake the Imperial world of Vertigus II from the soulless Necron legions of the Szarekhan Dynasty. Elite Ultramarine kill teams descend into the bowels of the mining world, seeking to destroy their power sources and disrupt the Necrons' fell purpose. A vast network of sepulchral alien passages lies between them and their goal. Dangerous firefights and lethal close-quarters clashes erupt in the claustrophobic confines as both sides use every deadly pitfall to outmanoeuvre their enemy. Take your games of Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team beneath the surface of a Necrons tomb world in this expansion for the game. As well as a double-sided board and themed terrain, it includes two kill teams Primaris Space Marines and Necrons each led by a powerful Commander. You'll also get a book that includes full rules for fighting battles in the close confines of buildings, starships, and twisting alien labyrinths, not to mention fully updated rules for Space Marines and Necrons kill teams, including datasheets for a host of new models released alongside the latest edition of Warhammer 40,000.

The RPG lover in me is excited. The Metal-Head in me is V E R Y excited M O R K B O R G has arrived!!!... ........ A doom metal album of a game. A spiked flail to the face. Light on rules, heavy everything else. MÖRK BORG is a pitch-black apocalyptic fantasy RPG about lost souls and fools seeking redemption, forgiveness or the last remaining riches in a bleak and dying world. Who are you? The tomb-robber with silver glittering between cracked fingernails? The mystic who would bend the world’s heart away from it’s inevitable end? Confront power-draining necromancers, skulking skeletal warriors and backstabbing wickheads. Wander the Valley of the Unfortunate Undead, the catacombs beneath the Bergen Crypt or the bedeviled Sarkash forest. But leave hope behind - the world’s cruel fate is sealed, and all your vain heroic efforts are destined to end in death and dismay. Or are they? https://morkborg.com/

Super cool! A local published author just dropped off a couple copies of his latest short story compilation to The Devils Bench. I love to support local artists anyway I can, so if you'd like to take a chance on for home-grown talent; pop by [db] to grab yourself a copy! ... The Chaos Of Little Suburbia contains a variety of horrifying, thrilling and intriguing tales, ranging from the two novellas to the nine short stories. There are tales involving decimating magical forces, mysterious and otherworldly events, terrifying creatures that one would hope not to find even in their darkest of nightmares and glimpses into the dark hearts of humanity. (psst, sounds like some awesome source material for your next DND campaign ;) )

In out second rundown, for boxed GW games, we're taking a look at UNDERWORLDS! What it is? In the shadow of a living mountain, two warbands clash to see which one will be the hunter and which one will be vanquished. While they make both have come to Beastgrave with different goals in mind, now they simply fight for survival and glory within Direchasm.... Enter the ultimate competitive miniatures game with the Warhammer Underworlds: DIrechasm core set. Inside, you'll find everything you need to start gaming in the depths of the part of Beastgrave known as Direchasm, with dice, models, cards and more. How do I play it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjVa6VU863c

First up on the GW Boxed Game deep dive, is Bloodbowl Season 2! What is it? Hello again, sports fans! Blood Bowl the legendary game of fantasy football returns for a new season of ultra-violent sports mayhem. The plays are bigger, the hits are harder, and every game will be filled with moments to remember.... As the coach of an Imperial Nobility or Black Orcs team, it’s up to you to guide your players through each play, each game, and each season to ultimate victory. No two matchups are the same. From the moment your team stomps out on the gridiron, your grit, wits, and capacity for grievous violence is put to the test. The action’s fast and furious, but if you keep your head in the game you just might best your opponent and score the most points or make sure they can’t get back up to stop you. Fame, wealth, and glory await if you win This box is stuffed with absolutely everything you need to play smashing games, with two generously-appointed teams and all the extra gubbins. Inside the box you'll find: 12 red plastic Imperial Nobility team players: 4 Imperial Retainer Linemen, 4 Bodyguards, 2 Noble Blitzers, and 2 Imperial Throwers 1 red plastic Star Player, Griff Oberwald 1 red plastic Blood Bowl Ogre 12 green plastic Black Orc team players: 6 Goblin Bruiser Linemen, and 6 Black Orcs 1 green plastic Star Player, Varag Ghoul-Chewer 1 green plastic Blood Bowl Trained Troll 2 Blood Bowl Biased Referees: 1 Dwarf and 1 Elf Extra balls, team coins, and counters A beautiful 136-page hardback Blood Bowl rulebook explaining the rules of the game, how to run a league and develop your team, plus updated team, player, and Star Player profiles for every team released so far. 1 double-sided fold-out Official Pitch, divided into squares and marked with zones. One side is themed as an Imperial Nobility stadium, and the other for Black Orcs. 2 double-sided card dugouts, matching the theme of the pitch on each side. 3 plastic templates 2 full sets of Blood Bowl dice: one in red for the Humans, and the other in green for the Orcs 2 quick-reference Cheat Sheets How do you Play? https://www.youtube.com/watch

01101110 01100101 01110010 01100100 [db] Status: L O C K E D D O W N Quarantine Protocols: E N G A G E D 01101110 01100101 01110010 01100100... With the rest of Ontario, our awesome hobby hangout needs to be put on Pause for the time being to keep everyone safe and sound. But the Devil aint Lazy (no siree)! Curbside Pickups and [db] Dorky Deliveries are both up and operational. I'll be working from home most days, so the best way to get in contact with [db] is to either: - message us right here on Facebook - E-mail me: [email protected]

The cool thing about the Games Workshop line, is that there are so many ways to roll the dice! [db] just got in a big shipment of the different boxed games that GW offers, and is looking forward to taking a deep-dive in the coming weeks. Keep an eye on the FB page for more info in the next couple days (y)

On sale today, and all weekend long! Magic the Gathering Kaldheim Booster Boxes and Pre-Rel kits! Full Boxes: $165 all in... Pre-Rels: $35 all in Buy a Box promos are WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, and Cash at the door works best (y) I'll be here from 2:00pm - 7:00pm for pickups today (y)

#battlethebore Stuck inside? Why not try out: A virtual Pre-Release!... That's right, starting this Friday and lasting all weekend long, [db] will be selling full boxes of the newest M:tG set Kaldheim! And although we can't host an event here, you are more than welcome to round up a couple buddies on Zoom or Discord to have a quarantine-friendly pre release party! Full booster are 165$ NO TAX, and pre rel kits are 35$ NO TAX. Buy a Box promos will be first come first serve (y)

#battlethebore Stuck inside? Why not try out: Venturing out on an epic quest?... Make your fate! Inspired by character-driven fantasy storytelling, Call to Adventure challenges 1-4 players to create the hero with the greatest destiny by acquiring traits, facing challenges, and overcoming adversaries.

#battlethebore Stuck inside? Why not try out: Bidding for the damned? ... Set in Sideshow's original dark-fantasy world, Court of the Dead: Dark Harvest, is a strategic bidding game for 3-6 players, in which each player is vying for power in the Court of the Dead and struggling to save as many souls as possible from annihilation in the Celestial War.

#battlethebore Stuck inside? Why not try out: Taking to the high seas, to protect those brave souls aboard merchant vessels?... There was much confusion in the dogfight that was a WW2 motor torpedo boat battle. Poor visibility, gunfire, smoke and noise could overwhelm the senses of even experienced captains. In ‘Cruel Seas’, things are rather more predictable whilst ensuring the best-laid plans can go awry at the last minute

Old Man Winter is at our doorstep. Time to lock the door tight, layer on the blankets, and enjoy the quiet solitude of a cozy hobby. What are your big winter hobbies this year? Have a painting or build goal in mind? Share it below (y) We've been busy painting up some awesome DND minis (y) ... GREAT way to spend a snowy grey day.

#battlethebore Stuck inside? Why not try out: Diving straight into a new tabletop wargame? ... New Plastics, New Starter Set Introducing the shiny new Starter Set for the Bolt Action game, this time featuring German Grenadiers against a brand new plastic infantry set, the elite US Airborne.

Back in stock! Star Wars Legion (rebs vs imps) starter sets. Along with some other Legion goodies (y)

Plenty of Commander Goodness to go around today at The Devils Bench! Pop in soon to secure some awesome packs!

Obligatory gaming music, when getting in on some Tank battles! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_SJDron_1g

The Gods of paint have been sated with [db]'s fine offering, and bestowed upon us a nice full paint-rack! come check out our great citadel selection!

On the shelf today - ROOT! Root is a game of adventure and war in which 2 to 4 (1 to 6 with the 'Riverfolk' expansion) players battle for control of a vast wilderness. The nefarious Marquise de Cat has seized the great woodland, intent on harvesting its riches. Under her rule, the many creatures of the forest have banded together. This Alliance will seek to strengthen its resources and subvert the rule of Cats. In this effort, the Alliance may enlist the help of the wandering... Vagabonds who are able to move through the more dangerous woodland paths. Though some may sympathize with the Alliance’s hopes and dreams, these wanderers are old enough to remember the great birds of prey who once controlled the woods. Meanwhile, at the edge of the region, the proud, squabbling Eyrie have found a new commander who they hope will lead their faction to resume their ancient birthright. The stage is set for a contest that will decide the fate of the great woodland. It is up to the players to decide which group will ultimately take root.

Tasha's Cauldron of Everything is IN today! (y) WHAT WONDERFUL WITCHERY IS THIS? A magical mixture of rules options for the world's greatest roleplaying game.... The wizard Tasha, whose great works include the spell Tasha’s hideous laughter, has gathered bits and bobs of precious lore during her illustrious career as an adventurer. Her enemies wouldn’t want these treasured secrets scattered across the multiverse, so in defiance, she has collected and codified these tidbits for the enrichment of all. EXPANDED SUBCLASSES. Try out subclass options for every Dungeons & Dragons class, including the artificer, which appears in the book. MORE CHARACTER OPTIONS. Delve into a collection of new class features and new feats, and customize your character’s origin using straightforward rules for modifying a character’s racial traits. INTRODUCING GROUP PATRONS. Whether you're part of the same criminal syndicate or working for an ancient dragon, each group patron option comes with its own perks and types of assignments. SPELLS, ARTIFACTS & MAGIC TATTOOS. Discover more spells, as well as magic tattoos, artifacts, and other magic items for your campaign. EXPANDED RULES OPTIONS. Try out rules for sidekicks, supernatural environments, natural hazards, and parleying with monsters, and gain guidance on running a session zero. A PLETHORA OF PUZZLES. Ready to be dropped into any D&D adventure, puzzles of varied difficulty await your adventurers, complete with traps and guidance on using the puzzles in a campaign.

Great day to be a card flipper! Tons of new stuff in stock from the M:tG Universe and Pokemon TCG. Even got some items on the sales table as well, marked down if you'd like to get some early holiday shopping crossed off your list!... (y) (y)