April 2025 – Monthly Update
As April draws to a close and we dive into the second quarter, our team has been working tirelessly to bring you the best possible gaming experience.
1. PRE-ORDER (IWO JIMA and SEA & STEEL)
We’re excited to share crucial news about the pre-order launch of our two first titles: Iwo Jima: Hell on Earth and Sea & Steel: Columbus’ Voyages! To ensure a smooth and well-prepared experience for all our players worldwide, we will be opening pre-orders (upfront payment required) in two distinct phases:
Pre-Order Phases:
- Phase 1: Europe – Pre-Orders Open NOW! Pre-orders are now live for our European supporters, and we’re excited to offer FREE shipping to numerous countries in Europe!
- Phase 2: US and Rest of World – Coming Soon! To our valued players in the US and the rest of the world, your pre-order window will open a few weeks after our European launch. We are working diligently to finalize the details and will announce the exact date via newsletter, email, and social media. Thank you for your continued enthusiasm and patience!
Why a Phased Approach? This strategy enables our small team to meticulously manage initial orders while we finalize process optimizations for each region. This ensures a smoother and more optimal experience for everyone.
Exclusive Pre-Order Benefits:
By joining the pre-order campaign, you’ll receive fantastic benefits:
- Discounted Prices: Secure these immersive wargames at a reduced price for a limited time! We’ll announce the final month of the discount in our newsletter and on social media, so stay vigilant!
- Iwo Jima: Hell on Earth: €28.92 (VAT not included)
- Sea & Steel: Columbus’ Voyages: €33.05 (VAT not included)
- Exclusive Bundle Offer: Don’t miss out on our special bundle deal, available only during the pre-order period and never again!
- Bundle (Iwo Jima + Sea & Steel): €57,84 (VAT not included)
- First in Line for Shipping: Guarantee your place in our first shipping wave by pre-ordering now. Shipping estimated for Q3-Q4 2025.
A Note for Our Early Supporters: If you previously pre-ordered these games through our P-300 System, thank you! The P-300 helps us gauge interest during development. You will now be able to complete your pre-order at these final prices when the pre-order window opens for your specific region.
2. IWO JIMA: HELL ON EARTH
The final playtesting wave is wrapping up. The rules writers will soon begin the final rulebook revision, which we will share with you as soon as it’s available.
Our graphic designers are completing the artwork. The work-in-progress counters shown above are a preview. We expect to produce the printer sample shortly (Beginning of May). Once available, we will create a video explaining how the game works to help you learn how to play. We will post these videos as soon as possible.
Read insightful interviews with game designer Jose Manuel Neva by Grant and Michal on their blogs.
By the way, Michal recently published a Teach & Play video about our Iwo Jima: Lite Edition (PnP) on his YouTube channel, a simplified version of our upcoming title Iwo Jima: Hell on Earth. You can download the PnP game for free from our website: Get Iwo Jima: Lite Edition for free.
3. SEA & STEEL: COLUMBUS’ VOYAGES
We’ve requested the printer sample and anticipate its arrival very soon! (Beginning of May) We’re thrilled to get our hands on it and will create comprehensive video content to showcase every detail for you. The rulebook revisions are in their final stages. We’ll share the polished document with you as soon as the graphic designer completes the formatting.
In the meantime, you can read Grant’s interview with game designer Antonio Vaquera about the game on the The Players’ Aid blog: Read it here.
You can find a Spanish interview on El Desafío de las Águilas blog: Read it here
4. INCOMING! P-300 SYSTEM
Exciting news! While Iwo Jima and Sea & Steel move into production and won’t be in the P-300, we’re thrilled to welcome new reinforcements to the P-300 System!
🟩MEDIEVAL | TACTICAL | 2 PLAYERS | DURATION 60-180′ GAME DESIGN: JOE FERNANDEZ
The year is 1095. By order of the Pope, the armies of Christendom march on the Holy Land to reclaim Jerusalem. Deus Vult. Relive the brutal battles of the 10th and 11th centuries during the Crusades. Command Crusader or Islamic forces across the harsh deserts of Palestine and in pivotal sieges like the one at Acre. Cavalry dominate the open plains while infantry clash in fierce close-quarters combat. Use tactics, special orders, and deep knowledge of your units to outmaneuver and defeat your opponent in this grand tactical hex-and-counter wargame.
Echoes of War is an easy-to-learn tactical system that recreates key battles from the ancient and medieval worlds. It uses a streamlined 1d6 differential mechanic with modifiers—no complex charts. Leaders shape the battlefield by boosting command, attack, defense, and morale. Setup takes minutes. Scenarios run 1–3 hours. The compact board and concise rulebook let you focus on gameplay—not table space or constant rule-checking. “Spilt blood never sleeps.” — Saladin
4 different battles included.
Scale – Hex and counter, grand tactical wargame. 200 mts per hex. 5/8″in. Counters represent an abstract amount of troops. Playing Time -1-3 Hours.
Players – 2
Complexity: Intermediate
Play Mechanics – Dice rolling, 1xd6 differential combat system with DRM’s. (No CRT)
Turns – Initiative roll, impulse system (IGOUGO), one formation w/Leader per impulse.
Casualties – Three-step; disordered, step-loss, eliminated.
Counter Unit info – Type, Combat Value, Movement, Morale, and Special.
Leaders – Command activation, Range and Rally modifier number. Out of command, move only and towards the leader.
General pre-orders and development status of our games:
[26] Rebellion & Punishment: War of the Alpujarras (35%): Playtesting.
[19] Pekin: 55 Days of Fury (25%): Under development.
[15] Spartacus: Rome under Threat (85%): Final playtesting. Solo mode in progress.
[14] Cid Campeador: Warlord (15%): Under development.
[11] Crete: Death from the Sky (5%): Development will start soon.
[9] Kursk: Rotmistrov’s Offensive (70%): Game development nearing completion.
[9] Jarama: The Battle for Madrid (20%): Under development.
[2] Crusaders: Soldiers of the Cross (5%): Under develpement.
Prices listed for P-300 games are estimates to provide a general idea of cost, with shipping calculated at checkout. Once a pre-ordered game is ready for printing, you will be notified via email with the final price and shipping costs, and the game will be available on our website for purchase.
5. SURVEY:
Now that pre-orders with payments are available, we invite you to continue sharing your valuable feedback through our website survey. Tell us how we can make your experience even better!
We appreciate your feedback and encourage you to contact us anytime. You are an integral part of the Neva Wargames Team!
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