We have recently found a miniatures game that we wanted to add to the store. The best part is that they make several different ship to ship combat games that all play great... and similar to each other that you get the idea quickly on how to play. Spartan Games from the UK at http://www.spartangames.co.uk/ has developed and produced two titles Uncharted Seas and Firestorm Armada! They do have a new line that will release in the next few weeks... just in time for Thanksgiving called Dystopian Wars!
Uncharted Seas is the first game we gave a try, as we were able to get the rule book first and many of the starter fleets. This is a naval based game with a fantasy flair. You have choices between human, elf, dwarf, undead, and more! With it being a fantasy based naval game, wind becomes a factor and can change during the game. Tactics involving how you turn and position in regards to the wind, become very important. The combat method is fairly simple: range is broken down into 8 inch increments, roll D6s and compare to the ships damage rating or critical rating (on a 6 score 2 hits and roll again!), then apply the damage or effect.
Firestorm Armada is a futuristic space battle involving large "capital" sized ships and their escorts. This is another ship to ship game, just taking place in space. One big difference between the fantasy and futuristic would be the carriers. Firestorm Armada adds in carriers with the ability to launch flights of fighters, bombers, and interceptors! It adds an interesting mix to the game.
Dystopian Wars is the newest game to come out from Spartan Games. This time they went with a Victorian Era Steampunk game, and it is land, sea, and air! The pictures that they have posted so far look great and we are really looking forward to giving this game a try! We have had players talking about this game from the moment it was previewed, and I think that the time period and steampunk flavor are helping to drive it for many players looking for a miniatures game. We will be carrying the full line from the release (hoping November 23), and getting more models as they are released. We might actually be sold out prior to the release!
If you are looking to try a new miniatures game, or you are looking to play a ship to ship game, then this company (Spartan Games) is one to check out! The mix of titles including fantasy naval, futuristic space, or Victorian Era Steampunk battles gives players many options and allows them to pick the genre that they best enjoy... or play them all! Each game and each faction in each game has a starter that can get you playing in little time with a similar force composition and point total. Once you look over one of the games and you want to get involved, come on in to the Dragon's Den! We can order all the different pieces for Uncharted Seas and Firestorm Armada, and we can take pre-orders for Dystopia Wars.
Sean "Striderlotr" Banks
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Due to a shipping delay from the UK, we will be getting our Dystopian Wars product next week. We were hopeful to have it prior to Thanksgiving, but it looks like after will be the relelase date. Stop in and preorder to make sure you get the faction you want.
Heard that the shipment has arrived. I'll be able to confirm tomorrow when I get in, but call and find out! Game looks great and I can't wait to pick some up.
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