Game Info
Year
2026
Players
2
Age
14+
Playtime
120 min
Complexity
3.5/5
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Description
A platoon-level tactical wargame simulating a modern invasion of Taiwan with mechanized and drone warfare
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Zilla Blitz Top List at 18:57 sentiment: other
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Overall sentiment (raw)
Highly anticipated
Pros
- Modern combat setting
- Sci-fi elements
- Accessible system
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Modern combat, Sci-fi elements
- 2034, Taiwan
Comparison games
- Armageddon War
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Modern warfare — just a ton of modern combat elements in here.
- Sci-fi elements — adds in some sci-fi elements.
- Tactical combat — Uh, tactical level combat, modern combat
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Quotes (from this video)
- This one takes us back in time.
- This is an updated version of the old Aces of Aces flip books working on that same type of system.
- So, it's essentially plane versus plane dog fighting World War II done in an incredibly innovative for its time flip book.
- This aces of aces updates all of that and adds a bunch of new Kickstarter goals and extras that go along with it.
- This might be 2027. I'm not sure.
- This is basically an operational level game of submarine combat in the World War II Pacific Theater.
- Steel Wolves takes the Silent War system and brings it to World War II. uh in the Atlantic theaters.
- And it's solitary as well. I should mention that too.
- Oh, this looks so good.
- This is a soliter game of World War II combat where each counter is an individ individual soldier.
- combat I think is, you know, if you think back to the old Ambush games, combat is really aiming, I think, to be a modern version of that.
- Such a compelling theme.
- it's great to see the growth of this series.
- This game just completed a very successful Kickstarter.
- Takes us to the year 2034 for combat between Chinese and Taiwanese forces in Taiwan.
- So, we've got some robots, we've got some got drones, just a ton of modern combat elements in here.
- I have a prototype of this now, so I'm going to be bringing some gameplay of this to the channel in a couple of weeks.
- This looks spectacular.
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Zilla Blitz Review at 0:07 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Elegant system once learned
- Cool system for modern combat
- Interesting theme with a sci-fi edge
- Clear rule writing (in prototype)
- High variety of units and technology
Cons
- Steep initial learning curve due to complexity
- Some rule/component issues noted in prototype (missing counters, confusing scenario rules)
- Layout of rules could be tweaked
Thematic elements
- China invading Taiwan
- Near future, 2034
Comparison games
- Armageddon War
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Counter fire — Units can choose to counter-fire when attacked, but this has limitations and can affect die roll quality.
- Dice Rolling — Combat is resolved through dice rolls, with various modifiers affecting the quality and number of dice.
- Formation Activation System — Units activate based on formations drawn from a pool, with imbalances possible in consecutive activation cycles.
- Opportunity fire — Units can fire at enemy units that move within range during the opponent's activation.
- reinforcements — One side has significant reinforcements arriving on their second activation.
- Retreat — Defending units can choose to retreat to avoid fire, which affects die roll quality. Units that are shaken or pinned cannot retreat.
- Terrain effects — Terrain impacts movement costs and line of sight, with dense urban terrain restricting line of sight and increasing movement costs for tracked vehicles.
- Unit Activation — Units activate individually, performing all their actions before moving to the next unit. Activation status can be degraded (-1, pinned, shaken) and then recovered.
- Unit Degradation — Units can be pinned, shaken, or flipped to a reduced state based on the number of hits they take. Units can regain activation steps at the start of a new activation, influenced by terrain and enemy presence.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- The year is 2034 and China has invaded Taiwan.
- This game from Flying Pig Games is a sister game to the very popular Armageddon War.
- This is a deep and complex game.
- So, I wouldn't trust this so much as a tutorial as a video that's giving you a flavor of gameplay to see if this game and this gameplay would be something that you would like.
- This is a bloody slugfest of a scenario with heavy casualties expected on both sides.
- When I first started playing, I bounced off of this hard.
- It's a very elegant system once you get up to speed to it.
- You're not playing a science fiction game, you're playing a modern combat game with some science fiction elements in it.
- All in all for me, impressions very positive with this one.
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Board Game Critique Review at 0:03 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Tension from continuous activation creates a dynamic, ongoing battle feel.
- Dice-based combat is intuitive, visually readable, and depth comes from modifier interactions.
- Proven Armageddon War core system with strong production quality and playtesting.
Cons
- No Rising Dragon-specific gameplay footage or prototypes available yet; higher risk of unproven content.
- Unclear naval, amphibious, and urban mechanics in the setting; integration unproven.
- Long delivery schedule and uncertain cohesion of scenarios; potential mismatch between 16 base and 18 total with stretch goals.
Thematic elements
- modern mechanized warfare, civilian impact, naval and urban combat
- Near-future platoon-level warfare set during a 2034 invasion of Taiwan by China
- continuous activation chits driving ongoing engagement with no fixed turn boundaries
Comparison games
- Armageddon War
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Chit-Pulling — Formation chits are drawn to activate units; no set turns or phases; activations continue until chits are exhausted, creating relentless pressure.
- civilian counters and civilian casualty tracking — Scenarios incorporate civilian casualties and counter-movements; civilian counters have procedural effects via activation.
- Combat: Dice — Black dice for standard fire, red for intense fire, green for weaker fire; outcomes show hits, shields, or counter-fire.
- combined arms interactions — Attacking armor with anti-tank weapons, infantry with anti-infantry weapons requires multiple hits or different strategies.
- continuous activation system (chit-pole) — Formation chits are drawn to activate units; no set turns or phases; activations continue until chits are exhausted, creating relentless pressure.
- dedicated dice combat with color coding — Black dice for standard fire, red for intense fire, green for weaker fire; outcomes show hits, shields, or counter-fire.
- formation-based activation — Units activate as groups; each activation reorders the battlefield and can cause cascading effects.
- modifiers and no combat tables — Combat is resolved by applying modifiers (range, cover, tech upgrades) to dice and reading results directly from dice, not lookup tables.
- upgrades and tech differences affecting dice — Modern vs outdated equipment affects dice color and probabilities.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- The Armageddon War system we observed is excellent.
- Continuous activation creates real tension.
- This isn't experimental mechanics. It's a proven system applied to a new setting.
- Conditional recommendation, not enthusiastic endorsement.
- We're betting on the system adapting well to a new setting.
- Backing on trust. Trust in Porter’s design skill, Flying Pig’s production capability, trust the system adapts well.
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Zilla Blitz Review at 0:02 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Very large variety of units with rich tactical options
- Beautiful and functional map design by Flying Pig Games
- Two-player balance that scales well for solo play with solo expansion
- Numerous scenarios and growing content through Kickstarter stretch goals
- Rulebook presents core rules clearly; substantial content is accessible early
- High-quality, custom dice and sturdy counters
- Non-combat elements (media, civilians) add dynamic strategic depth
Cons
- Prototype status means some final components and rules may change
- High complexity and an 80-page rulebook; learning curve could be steep
- Turns can feel ambiguous due to chit-pole activation rather than fixed sequencing
- Final counter counts and packaging specifics are not yet determined
- Large, heavy components may be less approachable for casual players
Thematic elements
- modern warfare with sci-fi edge (EMP weapons, drones, robotic troops, media influence)
- 2034 near-future battlefield in Asia (China invading Taiwan)
- ground-focused, geopolitically charged near-future tactical simulation
Comparison games
- Armageddon War
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Campaign and scenarios — Multiple scenarios with a linked campaign and handicap mechanics for rebalance across scenarios.
- Chit-pole activation — Formation activation is determined by drawing a chit from a cup to determine which units activate.
- Chit-Pulling — Formation activation is determined by drawing a chit from a cup to determine which units activate.
- Combat: Dice — Three colors of dice with strikes and shields; outcomes depend on hits and weapon type interactions.
- Counter fire — Defending units can fire back after being fired upon in an activation.
- dice-based combat resolution — Three colors of dice with strikes and shields; outcomes depend on hits and weapon type interactions.
- Diverse unit types — Includes infantry, armor, helicopters, drones, EMPs, robbies, swarms, etc.
- Hex-based maps — Two large, independent maps; each hex equals 150 m; 1-2 units per hex.
- impulse-based turns — Gameplay progresses through sequences of activations rather than rigid turns.
- Influence Points — Media units and civilians affect scoring and strategic options.
- Line of Sight — Visibility and range govern engagements, with a range-based combat resolution.
- Line of Sight and Ranged Combat — Visibility and range govern engagements, with a range-based combat resolution.
- Map modularity and scale — Two maps that don’t butt together; visually and tactically varied terrain.
- Mines and snipers — Impact additional unit types and terrain effects on combat outcomes.
- Morale system — Units become pinned, shaken, lose a step, and are eliminated based on damage and morale checks.
- Multi-Use Cards — Counters with training/tech color codes; extensive stat lines for fire, move, defense.
- Non-combatant influence — Media units and civilians affect scoring and strategic options.
- Unit counters and cards — Counters with training/tech color codes; extensive stat lines for fire, move, defense.
- Variable Map — Two maps that don’t butt together; visually and tactically varied terrain.
- Weather and complications — Weather influences combat; complications inject random, scenario-driven events.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Rising Dragon, the upcoming near future tactical combat game from Flying Pig Games.
- This is a deep game that will keep you entertained for quite a while.
- I think this is going to be a great set, especially given its size and just the incredible variety of units in the game.
- I think the maps look elegant and inviting, and it's going to be a tactile joy to play.
- Kickstarter has done so well, with stretch goals expanding the game.
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