Zone Raiders Demo Rules now Available!
Introducing First Encounter, Free intro rules for Zone Raiders
The World of Zone Raiders
The setting of Zone Raiders is a future far removed from what we know today. The vast artificial structure called Matrioskha encompasses the known world. Matrioshka is a technological marvel, long abandoned by it’s creators and leaving only hints behind as to it’s original purpose. Small groups of survivors called Zone Raiders endure within twisting labyrinths of metal, crumbling ancient towers and out-of-control machinery. They fight to discover the purpose behind Matrioshka or to seek the ancient treasure and lost data-lore buried within.
Teams of Zone Raiders may be built from seven initial factions such as the ruthless mercenary Stalkers, evolving robotic NthGens, and battle-armored Reclaimer soldiers. They venture into the most dangerous zones of Matrioshka to secure the resources and technologies required to stay one step ahead of extinction. It will be your job to command your Zone Raiders and it will be your choices that determine if they survive or perish in pursuit of their goals.
First Encounter
In working on Zone Raiders, we wanted to give the community the opportunity to try the game, and get a sense for the mechanics of dynamic movement and cinematic action that are at the heart of Zone Raiders. To do this, we’re releasing a ruleset called First Encounter, which captures the heart of the core gameplay and offering a quick way to get into the game with two pre-made teams.
While not encompassing the full range of the campaign or optional modules, each of the three missions in First Encounter is designed to be linked to allow for players to have a rewarding series of exciting matches.
Both teams are balanced with their own strengths and weaknesses, from the well armed and mobile Technomads of the Hunter-Seeker Tribe, and the precise and armored Series-84 NthGen. Your missions will take you from scavenging for vital scrap in a dangerous radiation zone, navigating datanode terminals in an area surrounded by exploding containers, or battling for dominance around an ancient cryo-chamber.
Why Play Zone Raiders?
- Easy to Learn – Rules are designed to be streamlined and quick to play, but also with deep core mechanics.
- Tactically Rewarding– Good decisions matter in a ruleset that promotes smart active choices to fuel cinematic outcomes.
- Move Fast, Strike Hard – Maneuver is the heart of the game, featuring fast-paced mobility mechanics. Flank your foes, then eliminate them!
- Model-Agnostic Design – Make your own 6-12 member Team of Zone Raiders with the models you love.
- Narrative Campaign – Challenge other teams in ongoing campaigns, developing your own story through triumphs and defeats!
- Develop your Team – Your Team and individual Raiders level-up through a campaign to gain new skills and abilities.
- Deadly Terrain – The terrain itself is your enemy too! Survive deadly nano-storms, hunter-killer machines and quantum anomalies!
- Expansive Arsenal – Arm your forces with over 150 weapons, armor and equipment including ancient artifact gear.
- Co-Op Missions – Team up with your friends to face-off against AI-controlled enemies in single games or linked missions
- Our Passion, your Game – As devoted gamers, our goal is to provide the best possible miniatures skirmish game for our wonderful community.
Zone Raiders has been a labor of love for our gaming community. We hope you’ll enjoy playing our First Encounter preview rules as much as we’ve enjoyed making them!