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We’re excited to share a major update about our first two titles, Iwo Jima: Hell on Earth and Sea & Steel: Columbus’ Voyages. Both games are officially on their way to the printer!

First, a huge thank you to everyone who pre-ordered. Your support has been incredible and made this all possible.

Here’s what you need to know:

• The Printing Process Has Begun: Our manufacturing partner has the files, and the printing process is officially underway. We’re on the path to getting these games into your hands.

• Shipping Before Christmas: If there are no unexpected delays, we’re working hard to start shipping before Christmas. We’ll continue to post updates as we get closer, keeping you informed on our progress.

• Limited Availability: This first print run is a very limited quantity. For now, the only way to get a copy is directly through our official webstore. These games will not be available in any other retail stores. If you haven’t pre-ordered yet, now is the time to secure your copy.

Thank you again for joining us on this journey. We’ll be back soon with more news!

The Neva Wargames Team

As May unfolds and we power through the second quarter, our team has been working tirelessly to bring you the best possible gaming experience.

1. FINAL CHANCE! Pre-order “IWO JIMA” and “SEA & STEEL” now at early bird prices – offer expires in 2 days!

This is your absolute last chance to grab the early bird discount on your pre-order! In just two days, prices will jump to normal, and the special bundle offer will vanish.

Iwo Jima: Hell on Earth (Save 5 Euros by pre-ordering now)
Sea & Steel: Columbus’ Voyages (Save 5 Euros by pre-ordering now)
Bundle Iwo Jima + Sea & Steel (Save15 Euros by pre-ordering now)

2. IWO JIMA: HELL ON EARTH (Project Update)

Let’s get you up to speed on the project!

Our professional rulebook writers are currently revising the rules to finalize the document. We expect to hand them off to the graphic designer in a couple of weeks.

Based on feedback from our playtesters, the graphic design team has updated some counters for easier identification and refined minor details on the map. Once we have the final rules and our team creates the final file, we’ll share it on our website so you can read it.

We’re very close to starting the printing process, which we anticipate will happen in June or early July. Shipping is currently estimated for the last quarter of this year.

Content:
Want to see the game in action? You can find a video showing a couple of game turns on our YouTube channel.

Our friends from Mesa de Guerra also put together a great video showcasing a printer sample and explaining how the game works. Check out their video here!

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 (Project Update)

We’re thrilled to share the latest progress on this project! The rulebooks are complete, and our graphic designer is now meticulously putting everything together. Once the final layout is polished, we’ll share it on our website for you to read.

We’re so close to hitting print! We’re targeting June or early July to begin manufacturing, with shipping still anticipated for the final quarter of this year.

Content:
Want to see the game in action? You can find a video showing a couple of game turns on our YouTube channel.

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

General status and development status of our games:
[52] Spartacus: Rome under Threat (86%): Final playtesting. Solo mode in progress.
[41] Rebellion & Punishment: War of the Alpujarras (65%): Final development.
[40] Jarama: The Battle for Madrid (25%): Under development.
[33] Kursk: Rotmistrov’s Offensive (70%): Game development nearing completion.
[28] Pekin: 55 Days of Fury (35%): Under development.
[11] Cid Campeador: Warlord (16%): Under development.
[8] Crusaders: Soldiers of the Cross (6%): Under develpement.
[6] Crete: Death from the Sky (6%): Development will start soon.

💙 Wishlist P-300 Games and Shape Our Releases!
By adding games from our P-300 System to your wishlist, you directly influence our development priorities, helping us bring the titles you’re most excited about to release sooner.

5. GAME ACCESSORIES:

Introducing Our New Game Accessories Section!

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new section on our webstore: Game Accessories! And to kick things off, we’re proud to present our very first product: the Neva Wargames Dice Tower.

True to Neva Wargames’ philosophy, this dice tower offers a compact solution for your gaming needs. Measuring just 14 x 7 x 12 cm, it’s designed for easy storage and features a customizable front, starting with the official Neva Wargames cover. Keep an eye out for more exciting designs coming soon!

Each Essential Dice Tower is made to order in Spain, ensuring top-notch quality and supporting local production. Please allow approximately 2-5 days for production.

Save on shipping! If you’ve pre-ordered Iwo Jima and/or Sea & Steel, you can combine your dice tower shipment. Simply select the “Ship with a previous order” option at checkout and include your previous order number in the notes section.

Stay tuned – more useful game accessories are on their way!

6. SURVEY:

Not long ago, we asked on social media how you organize your game collection. Now that you’ve seen the compact size of our games, we’re curious: how will you organize them? Take just 15 seconds to answer our quick one-question survey and let us know! We’d love to hear your plans.

We appreciate your feedback and encourage you to contact us anytime. You are an integral part of the Neva Wargames Team!

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!

March is drawing to a close, and we’re excited to share some important news! We’ve made an extra push to get our two upcoming games to your tables sooner. Read the full report below for all the details.

1. PRE-LAUNCH (IWO JIMA and SEA & STEEL)

Great news! Sea & Steel and Iwo Jima are confirmed for production. However, the initial print run is very limited. As a new independent publisher, this investment reflects our current production capacity and is not intended to create artificial scarcity.

Why Pre-Order?

• Secure Your Copy: Reprints are not guaranteed.
• Early Access: Get your game first.
• Savings: Access exclusive deals.

You’ll find more information on our pre-launch and Incoming! (P-300) pages.

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. 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.

In the meantime, you can read Michal’s interview with game designer Jose Manuel Neva about the game on the Boardgame Chronicles blog: Read it here.

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! 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

General pre-orders and development status of our games:

[37] Iwo Jima: Hell on Earth (96%): Graphic design in progress. Preparing print sample.
[34] Sea & Steel: Columbus’s Voyages (98%): Printing samples. Videos will follow soon.
[23] Rebellion & Punishment: War of the Alpujarras (35%): Playtesting.
[17] Pekin: 55 Days of Fury (25%): Under development.
[12] Spartacus: Rome under Threat (85%): Final playtesting. Solo mode in progress.
[12] Cid Campeador: Warlord (15%): Under development.
[10] Crete: Death from the Sky (5%): Development will start soon.
[8] Kursk: Rotmistrov’s Offensive (70%): Game development nearing completion.
[7] Jarama: The Battle for Madrid (20%): Under development.

5. SURVEY:

We heard you! Thanks to your votes, we’re focusing on creating video content for the Iwo Jima and Sea & Steel printer samples.

New Survey
How can we improve your website experience? Share your valuable feedback in our customer survey and let us know!

We appreciate your feedback and encourage you to contact us anytime. You are an integral part of the Neva Wargames Team!

Sincerely,
The Neva Wargames Team

February may be the shortest month, but we’ve been hard at work on our two upcoming games, making significant progress towards their release.

1. Incoming! P-300

We’re making progress on our two upcoming titles! We’ve reached 20% of our goal in the first pre-launch campaign, and we’re now focusing on creating printer samples. We’re aiming to give you a sneak peek at these in March.

For our US customers booking games through our
P-300 system:

Shipping costs for all games include any applicable tariffs on goods from China. We’ll handle everything from our fulfillment center, so you can simply relax and await delivery. Because this is a new and evolving situation, we’re committed to minimizing any impact on you. If shipping costs decrease by the time we collect payment, we’ll notify all US customers and adjust the shipping costs accordingly before final payment.

Haven’t booked one of our games yet? Check out this quick video tutorial to see how easy it is!

General booking and development status of our games:

[+21] Sea & Steel: Columbus’s Voyages (95%): Preparing for printing game samples.
[+21] Iwo Jima: Hell on Earth (95%): Graphic design in progress.
[+18] Rebellion & Punishment: War of the Alpujarras (30%): Playtesting.
[+10] Spartacus: Rome under Threat (85%): Final playtesting.
[+8] Pekin: 55 Days of Fury (25%): Under development.
[+7] Cid Campeador: Warlord (15%): Under development.
[+7] Crete: Death from the Sky (0%): Development will start soon.
[+4] Kursk: Rotmistrov’s Offensive (65%): Game development nearing completion.
[+3] Jarama: The Battle for Madrid (20%): Under development.

2. Iwo Jima: Lite Edition

We’re thrilled to announce that our small print-and-play game, Iwo Jima: Lite Edition, will be published in War Diary magazine! We’re currently finalizing a few details in preparation for this special release, as it marks the first time the magazine will include a game for all subscribers. Stay tuned for more information coming soon.

BGG game entry

3. New survey:

Your thoughts matter! Share your feedback in our new survey about the upcoming releases.

This concludes our February report. Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comments section below. We appreciate your input.