From
Shrapnel
Games
From
Shrapnel Games webpage:
"Eat Electric
Death! is the exciting board game
of tactical starship combat set in the
wild and wacky Weird Worlds
universe (made famous in the award-winning
computer game Weird Worlds: Return
to Infinite Space) for two
carbon-based life forms.
Players will command an
array of starships from such intergalactic
species as the calculating mechanical Tan
Ru, the bloodthirsty savage reptilian
Garthans, and the noble Zorg, masters of
time and space. Annihilation is only a
chit pull away as energy weapons,
missiles, and even old fashioned
projectiles hurdle across the map while
ships maneuver for the optimum firing
spot. When found shields collapse,
bulkheads shatter, and sometimes even a
reactor blows. For some, crews will work
to repair the damage, while for others
salvation is only possible through
victory.
Eat Electric Death!
plays like a rocket to the stars-- fast--
with easily understood rules that will
have you battling within minutes of
opening the box and punching counters.
Varied scenario types provide plenty of
adventure, and the game lends itself well
for telling your own tales. Intuitive
playing aids create a minimum of
bookkeeping chores while allowing plenty
of sci-fi chrome. Starship combat this
sleek is rarely seen on your kitchen
table.
If you like your aliens
ugly, your starships shiny, and your ship
on ship action frenzied and fun, then look
no further than Eat Electric Death!,
your space opera in a box!"
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2/25/2012
- This game is still not available even
though they are still taking pre-orders
for over 4 years and posts on their forms
have gone unanswered for years.
7/12/2009
- EED has been long delayed
but in the lastest email to Friends and
Fans of Shrapnel Games for the
company's 10th anniversary, they stated: "Speaking
of near future this quarter will see the
release of Digital Eel's starship combat
board game set in the Infinite Space
universe, Eat Electric Death!. Yes, it has
been delayed from its original slated
release period and we apologize for the
inconvenience but appreciate everyone's
patience. To help alleviate some of the
pain we've brought back the discount on
pre-ordering for the sale."
11/6/2007
- Eat Electric Death!, the
new boardgame from Shrapnel Games
based on their computer game Weird
Worlds: Return to the Infinite Space,
is at the printer and is available for
pre-order at the special price of $32.95
direct from Shrapnel Games (regular
price is $39.95). Current shipping ETA is
early first quarter 2008.
More
details of the game from their website:
*
Self-contained tactical starship combat
board game set in the Weird Worlds
universe, designed by the same folks
behind the computer game, Digital Eel.
NOTE: No prior experience with Weird
Worlds: Return to Infinite Space necessary
for enjoyment.
* Two players. Easily adaptable for solo
or team play.
* No power supply or system compatibility
to worry about. Play it anywhere (although
playing in the rain is not recommended) at
anytime.
* Absolutely stunning artwork that will
fully immerse you in the Weird Worlds
universe.
* Beautiful 19.5" x 15.5"
starfield playing map.
* Jaw-dropping gorgeous counters of the
fighting ships involved. Even the
information markers will bedazzle! 48
decadent 7/8" counters, and 100
5/8" counters.
* 57 amazing game cards representing ship
data, secret weapons, and racial
information.
* For starship captains ages 10 - 100.
Comprehensive compact rulebook will have
you playing the basic game in minutes.
Advanced and optional rules add chrome
without adding complexity.
* Seven Weird Worlds races: Terrans,
Garthans, Tan Ru, Zorg, Urluquai, Yellow
Kawangi, and the Klakar. Ship types
include fighters, frigates, corvettes,
decimators, and more!
* Low counter density means set up and
break down doesn't take as long as playing
the game itself.
* Randomized damage chits and optional
secret weapon cards make every battle a
tense and exciting affair!
* Streamlined combat mechanics keep the
action going. Declare your target, check
the weapon, and roll a die to see if it
hits. Easy!
* Focus on exciting action and tactics,
not energy management and advanced
mathematics.
* 25+ included scenarios run the gamut of
exciting space opera action! Flotillas
dodge asteroids and recreate Jutland in
the vacuum of space. Aliens launch
invasions from wormholes. An ambassador
must be protected in a deadly game of cat
and mouse. Terran and Garthan fighters vie
for top gun. And most importantly, the
Illudium Fosdex (the shaving cream atom)
shipment must make it safely to its
destination!
* Small scenarios playable in under
fifteen minutes, average scenario in under
thirty minutes. Even the largest scenarios
won't take more than a hour, making Eat
Electric Death! the perfect starship
combat for today's hectic life.
* Stellar combat sandbox! Excellent for
pick up and play games, creating your own
scenarios and campaigns is a snap.
* How many other games feature the awesome
power of the Nova Cannon?
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