First Strike

In-depth strategy, power struggles, economic planning and very little chance.

See detailed review (in French) of this game in Errata #8: www.errata.fr/mag/errata-8.pdf

The fact that nothing is left to chance, other than player order, is awesome! If you have the best strategy, tactics, economics, and timing, you will win! Having some guts doesn't hurt. ;-)

Looks like my kind of game. The components leave a lot to be desired although the rulebook is decent and the map is excellent (art wise, physically it’s barely functional due to being too small). A shame this wasn't properly published or put out as print and play.

Update: played. Not bad, but the components hinder gameplay. With an enlarged map and set of cubes/discs I could really enjoy this.

Subpar components (which are easily upgraded), but a great game! See my Initial Impression Review.