Shadow Wars

I'm confused... why isnt this game on store shelves?!?! Its understandable that it is a niche game which will only appeal to fantasy wargame lovers, but forget the fantasy aspect. This is probably the best strategy boardgames I have ever played!!! Each race has enough diversity between buildings, units and spells that IMO makes this game the most replayable game ever!

Bits and board could be better. Game play makes this game a real diamond in the rough.

Impressive effort for an independent game designer. This game incorporates many elements I wish "Quest For The Dragonlords" had. I think somewhere between the two (i.e. Quest For The Dragonlord's components and Shadow Wars' rules) is the ultimate dream game for a fantasy board gamer.

Rating after two 2 player games:The game transports the feeling of a 4x game really well and reminds me in a way of the computer game Heroes of Might and Magic. However, the luck involved with the resource dice can be brutal (especially the event rolls) and the same applies to combat. This can lower the strategic aspect of the game significantly, especially when played only with 2 player. Might improve the rating after another play and with more than 2 players...

                              UPDATE: Played another 2 player game with house rules. Although our house rules are still not ideal, they improve the 2 player game and limit the luck of the dice a little bit. Still looking for better house rules. Increased the rating from 6 to 6.5.

This is a VERY good first game by an indie company! Too bad more people aren't aware of it.