22nd of June! Red Horizon 1941 launch!

Dear gamers,

I hope you do well!

Thank you for your continued interest in the games of “Sound of Drums,” your kindness, and your support.

The design of Wolfgang and Erich has a huge fan crowd among war gamers all over the world. The ASSAULT series has some amazing unique design features. I love the combat system and the sandbox experience of playing a campaign by hopping from scenario to scenario.

 

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The game that started it all for them was ASSAULT: Red Horizon 1941. This game was sold out fast and by that time we met and agreed to work together with the goal that Wolfgang and Erich can focus on design. And focus they do! 🙂

We knew we want to publish a revised edition of this game. Owners of the first edition will get a 41% discount on the revised edition. We know, the hobby is always super supportive but we felt it is the right thing to offer those gamers who allowed that series to come alive to offer a generous discount.

The big advantage when a designer can focus on design and has only one system to work with is, that he can pay a lot of attention to details and try to make a close to perfect game. The customized inlay is one example. The revised edition has some new features like a dual layered board and smoke markers. Me, personally, I am a big fan of dual layered boards and I am happy Wolfgang felt inspired.

(art is WIP)

Well timed for the 85th anniversary of the Soviet Union by the Wehrmacht we launch the campaign for the revised edition. We would be happy to welcome you on board:

➽ Gamefound Assault Red Horizon 41 revised edition

Shortly after the launch of Assault – Red Horizon  41 revised edition I will travel to the USA to participate Consimworld Expo and WBC. I will have a couple of prototypes of our future designs with me and would be happy if you pass by, say hello and allow me to show you the concepts of our new series Iron Cross, Battles of the American Civil War Vol. 1 Bull Run 1861 and Aspern-Essling. I will also be able to show you samples of No Retreat: The Russian Front 1941-45 and some elements of the epic version of Neither King Nor God.

Here at Sound of Drums, we are in the midst of a very exciting transition from a small publishing company to a medium-sized one. Please let me make a quick note about crowdfunding. Anyone who knows me knows that I’m an unbridled optimist, and my estimates for fulfillment dates are always fueled by euphoria. I find it hard to resist the anticipation, and that anticipation spills over into my planning. Please forgive me. The vast majority of you understand the spirit of crowdfunding, and without it, we certainly wouldn’t have been able to grow so quickly. Crowdfunding doesn’t always result in a special deal (well, we’re trying), and sometimes it requires a lot of patience; some people also criticize the lack of regular communication—and rightly so. Basically, your participation is what allows us to do what we do.

THANK you all for your tremendous support. We really appreciate it!

With your enthusiasm we are able to bring fantastic games on your table. Our ambition is to show and prove that we are trying to make a maximum effort that you will hold close to perfect games in your hands.

We wish you and your beloved a great summer, peace, health and harmony!

Uwe and the Sound of Drums Team

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