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Gaming Zone – Black Metro Physical Release!

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Overview

I realise it has been over a year since I’ve last made an entry here, but hopefully this one will be well worth the wait. Today, I want to finally, finally, announce the physical release of Black Metro, the Board Game!

Physical Release

Of course, the first order of business is to show you a bunch of photos of the game!

Overview Photo
Player Area
Some of the Playable Candidates
A Variety of Components
Beautifully made Game Pieces
And Finally, an Action Shot During a Recent Game (I Finished Last!)

You may not be able to appreciate from the photos, but all of the components have been manufactured to high standards, which has been noted and praised by several reviewers. Of course the high end components, as well as the fact that I lack the outreach to justify huge print runs from the Far East, is ultimately reflective of the price point for the game. This is a game that has been made within Europe to very high quality standards.

Rather than doing a low quality print run initially, and then later introducing a premium high end edition, I have decided to simply make the upgraded version as standard right off the bat. I wanted to make a game that would stand the test of time, and go the distance. One part of that goal is creating an overall satisfying experience, with solid gameplay, thematically on point, and with high replay value. The other part is ensuring the components are durable. My Sensei would often say to me that if you’re going to do something, then do it the right way, or don’t do it at all.

A Journey of Over 4 Years

It has been over four years since I embarked on the Black Metro project, and it has been one heck of a ride. I made my share of mistakes, learned many things, and grew a lot throughout the processes involved with developing the game, and writing the book.

I have suffered, failures, setbacks, disappointments, and I more than suspect that much of the same is in store for my future. It’s just a part of the game. Somehow though, despite being plagued with bouts of doubt and despair, I managed to go the distance.

Recent Actions and Next Steps

The past few months have had me busy getting reviewers to take a look at the game and get their feedback out to the wider public. I am pleased to say that reviewer feedback has been very positive, and I will link to a bunch of reviews below.

Board’s Eye View  

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Going forward, I will be aiming to attend Handycon as well as Shake Battle & Roll events, to get the game out there into more people’s hands and therefore onto more tables being played. I will be keeping my eye out for other gaming events as well. I will also push for sales through various online game groups and such.

Conclusion

I have poured every fibre of my creativity and logical prowess into the Black Metro project, and I hope it shows. Getting to this point has been a real milestone moment for me. A dream come true. Thank you for reading.

Mission complete – Overlord Drakow signing out.