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'''WizKids, Inc.''' is a Seattle, Washington-based [[games|game]] company primarily known for its production of the "Clix" series of "collectible miniatures games" (CMGs) which include ''HeroClix'', '' Mage Knight'', ''MechWarrior'', and ''HorrorClix''. The company was founded in 2000 by Jordan Weisman, a veteran of the game company [[FASA]]. |
'''WizKids, Inc.''' is a Seattle, Washington-based [[games|game]] company primarily known for its production of the "Clix" series of "collectible miniatures games" (CMGs) which include ''HeroClix'', '' Mage Knight'', ''MechWarrior'', and ''HorrorClix''. The company was founded in 2000 by Jordan Weisman, a veteran of the game company [[FASA]]. |
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| + | ==''Star Trek'' association== |
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| − | The company was acquired by {{w|National Entertainment Collectibles Association|NECA}} in 2009 and began to release licensed ''Star Trek'' games in 2011. |
+ | The company was acquired by {{w|National Entertainment Collectibles Association|NECA}} in 2009 and began to release licensed ''[[Star Trek]]'' games in 2011. |
| + | ==''Star Trek'' releases== |
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| − | ==Releases== |
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| + | [[File:Wizkids STID Connect With Pieces Puzzle Building Game.jpg|thumb|right|''Star Trek Into Darkness'' Connect With Pieces Puzzle Building Game]] |
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| − | The company has released three ''[[Star Trek]]''-related games which utilize variations of the "Clix" combat dial system, cards, and grid-mapped gameboards: |
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| + | The company has released five licensed games: |
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| − | * ''[[Star Trek: Expeditions]]'' - set in the [[Alternate reality |
+ | * ''[[Star Trek: Expeditions]]'' - set in the [[Alternate reality]] |
| − | * ''[[Star Trek: Fleet Captains]]'' - set in the |
+ | * ''[[Star Trek: Fleet Captains]]'' - set in the [[Prime universe]] |
| − | * ''[[Star Trek: Tactics]]'' - set in both |
+ | * ''[[Star Trek: Tactics]]'' - set in both universes |
| + | * ''[[Star Trek: Attack Wing]]'' - set in the Prime universe |
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| − | The company also announced a new game which does not incorporate the Clix system: |
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| + | * {{film|12}} Connect With Pieces Puzzle Building Game - set in the Alternate reality |
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| − | * ''[[Star Trek: Attack Wing]]'' - slated for release in August 2013 [http://www.startrek.com/article/the-battle-is-on-with-attack-wing] |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [http://wizkidsgames.com/blog/2010/06/08/announcing-star-trek-based-games-from-wizkids/ Press Release on WizKids' website] |
* [http://wizkidsgames.com/blog/2010/06/08/announcing-star-trek-based-games-from-wizkids/ Press Release on WizKids' website] |
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[[Category:Game companies]] |
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Revision as of 19:57, 23 November 2015
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WizKids, Inc. is a Seattle, Washington-based game company primarily known for its production of the "Clix" series of "collectible miniatures games" (CMGs) which include HeroClix, Mage Knight, MechWarrior, and HorrorClix. The company was founded in 2000 by Jordan Weisman, a veteran of the game company FASA.
Star Trek association
The company was acquired by NECA in 2009 and began to release licensed Star Trek games in 2011.
Star Trek releases
Star Trek Into Darkness Connect With Pieces Puzzle Building Game
The company has released five licensed games:
- Star Trek: Expeditions - set in the Alternate reality
- Star Trek: Fleet Captains - set in the Prime universe
- Star Trek: Tactics - set in both universes
- Star Trek: Attack Wing - set in the Prime universe
- Star Trek Into Darkness Connect With Pieces Puzzle Building Game - set in the Alternate reality
See also
External links
- WizKidsGames.com - official homepage
- WizKids at Wikipedia
- Press Release on WizKids' website