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Warlords of the Steppes - A Board Game of Heroes & Monsters

Created by Grimcraft Games

A mythological board game drawing inspiration from the legends of the steppes. Train Warriors. Fight Monsters. Be Glorious!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Smoke Tests Are Out
8 months ago – Sat, Aug 16, 2025 at 08:05:56 AM

Hello Warband,

We mentioned that the Pledge Manager would be opening soon and now it has! Well… for some of you. To avoid any unexpected issues, we’ve sent the necessary emails to about one-tenth of our backers as a smoke test. Please check your inbox to see if you’re among them. If you encounter any issues, contact us via direct message so we can fix them right away.

As we said in our previous update, we still haven’t finalized our shipping agreements. For this reason, you won’t see accurate shipping costs when filling out the survey just yet. However, if you’ve purchased any physical items, please fill in your address now (if it is asked in your survey). The more accurate shipping data we have, the sooner we can secure a shipping deal.

The balancing process for the game is still ongoing. Once it becomes available for backers to join in, we’ll announce it here. Until then, see you in the next update. May your steed be swift, and your blade stay sharp!

See you soon

First Post-Campaign Update!
8 months ago – Mon, Aug 04, 2025 at 07:00:15 AM

Hello everyone!

Once again, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for supporting our project, one that dares to unite steppe mythology with board games, and lets you strike awe (and a little fear) into the hearts of your friends as your glory casts a long shadow across the table!

After completing the crowdfunding campaign, the team took a short break. But now, we’ve strapped on our swords, mounted our steeds, and are charging full speed into the production phase. 

Pledge Manager is Just Around The Corner

The Pledge Manager will go live later this week, most likely around the weekend. Through the Pledge Manager, we’ll collect your shipping information and any additional orders over a period of three to four weeks. After that, we’ll swiftly move into manufacturing. You can expect regular updates here throughout this phase. Think of the Pledge Manager as the next gathering ground for our warband, so don’t forget to check your inbox this weekend!

Surveys are Important

You are required to fill a short survey on the pledge manager, mostly for shipping. Shipping fees will also be collected via the Pledge Manager, but we’re still finalizing the most affordable shipping options. This means you won’t be charged for shipping immediately when you fill out the survey. A few days before we begin collecting shipping fees, we’ll notify you via email and a Kickstarter update.

Important Note for backers new to Kickstarter or BackerKit: When you first complete the survey, your shipping cost might appear higher than expected. That’s because we haven’t finalized and updated the actual shipping rates yet. Don’t worry, you’ll have time to review and correct any possible issues before we lock things in.

Playtesting and Rule Changes

Since Warlords is a relatively new design, playtesting is still ongoing, and the Demo Rulebook we shared early in the campaign has already gone through major changes. In the near future, we’d love to invite some of you to join us on Tabletop Simulator for a few weeks of hands-on testing. If things go according to plan, a horserider will arrive in your inbox with a Google Form to sign up. Of course, we’ll announce this in a future update as well.

Thank you once again for standing with us.
Let’s go and fight some monsters!

Next Stretch Goal Unlocked!
9 months ago – Mon, Jun 30, 2025 at 02:58:51 AM

Hello Everyone!

Madness takes the battlefield! Kharchar the Insane has joined the fight!
Our next stretch goal is now unlocked, and Kharchar is officially part of the base game.His madness was enough to strike fear even into monsters.


Thank you all for your continued support!

Warband, stay sharp! More stretch goals await just beyond the veil.

See you soon!

Stretch Goal Unlocked!
10 months ago – Thu, Jun 05, 2025 at 05:15:22 AM

Hello Everyone!

A new hero joins the fight. Our first stretch goal is unlocked! The Twelfth One is now included in the base game. He will alter the reality and weaken your foes. Thank you so much for your support!

Warband, stay vigilant. There are still more stretch goals waiting to be unlocked.

See you soon!

We Are Funded!
10 months ago – Wed, Jun 04, 2025 at 05:20:09 AM

Hello Everyone!

We are funded in our first day. Thank you so much for your support! We hope that the Warband will keep growing. 

Stay sharp, there are stretch goals to unlock!