ABOUT THE GAME – What is Shadowwatch?
"A dark, tactical miniatures board game – between hunting, secrets and supernatural horrors."
Shadowwatch is a narrative-driven miniatures board game for 1–4 players. You take on the role of secret agents of an ancient organization that has protected humanity from the supernatural for centuries. In tactical missions, you face shapeshifters, cultists, the possessed—and your own inner demons. Whether solo or in a team, every decision counts, every space can be deadly.
What makes Shadowwatch special?
🎭 Pure atmosphere – Dark story campaign with cinematic presentation
⚔️ Tactical thrill – Every move can mean the difference between life and death
🧩 Modular terrain & miniatures – 3D print-ready & individually expandable
THE UNIVERSE – LORE & ATMOSPHERE
"Darkness has many faces"
Welcome to a world where the veil between reality and nightmare has long since been torn away.
For centuries, a secret order has fought in hiding against the supernatural – the Shadow Watch. Their origins date back to burning London in 1666, when an alchemical ritual spiraled out of control and triggered a chain of dark events.
Today, in a modern world rife with deception, conspiracies, and hidden horrors, their cells still operate in secret. What humanity considers accidental is often the work of creatures lurking in the shadows.
🩸 A world full of secrets:
Ancient catacombs beneath ruined cities
Abandoned laboratories where demons were born
Encrypted artifacts that grant power over space and mind
Covert operations in Boston, Paris, or Alexandria
🔥 Atmosphere meets tactics
Dark alleys, flickering neon, occult symbols in the blood – Shadowwatch is not a typical board game. It's an experience.
Every miniature, every mission, every map tells a fragment of a larger story. And you're right in the middle of it.
GAME PRINCIPLE – TACTICS. TEAMPLAY. TERROR.
Shadowwatch is a cooperative miniatures game with a strong narrative focus, intense atmosphere, and tactical depth.
Players take on the roles of specialized agents within a shadow cell – each with unique skills, equipment, and backstory.
🧩 Here's what you can expect:
Modular design: Rebuild your playing field again and again with 3D-printed elements.
Missions with consequences: Every decision influences the course of the campaign.
Individual character development: Improve your agents, unlock equipment and discover hidden talents.
Enemy AI & wave mechanics: Opponents act according to clear patterns, but each round holds surprises.
🕹️ Game mechanics summarized:
Movement, line of sight & action point system
Dice-based combat with strategic depth
Enemy types such as the Possessed, Occultists, Shapeshifters & Shadow Hounds
Special events, optional objectives & dynamic threats
Whether you go into action alone or face the horror with up to 4 teammates – in Shadowwatch only one thing counts: survival and preventing the darkness from winning.
MINIATURES & PRINTABLE FILES – FOR COLLECTORS AND MAKERS
Shadowwatch is not just a game – it's a modular building kit for tabletop fans and 3D printing enthusiasts.
All game content is provided digitally – print, color and design your own copy!
📦 What you get:
Agent miniatures (32 mm scale): Characterful designs for each member of the Shadowwatch
Enemy miniatures: From shape-shifting creatures to disturbing ritualists
3D modular terrain: walls, floors, doors, obstacles – combinable & magnetically attachable
Playing cards & markers: Optimized for home users – in a format suitable for sleeves & laser/inkjet printing
Rulebook & Missions: As a fully designed PDF, supplemented by lore eBooks and bonus content
🖨️ What you need:
A standard resin or FDM printer
Optional: Magnetic strips or plug-in systems for modular playing fields
A good pair of craft scissors – or simply a dash of enthusiasm for DIY.
Whether you're a miniature painter, hobbyist or storyteller – with Shadowwatch you build your own dark universe.
GAME MODES & CAMPAIGNS – FROM MISSIONS TO HORROR CAMPAIGNS
Shadowwatch offers you various game modes – tailored for action, strategy and cinematic excitement.
Whether alone, in pairs or as a whole team – every round feels like a dark movie.
🧩 Modulare Missionen
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Einzelmissionen mit klaren Zielen: Evakuieren, sichern, überleben!
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Feindtypen mit KI-Logik: Reagieren dynamisch auf dein Team – keine zwei Runden sind gleich.
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Würfelbasierte Entscheidungen: Ob Tarnung, Kampf oder Flucht – dein Mut (und dein Wurf) entscheidet.
🧠 Kampagne „Schatten über Boston“ (10 Episoden)
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Eine düstere Story rund um Zelle 17 – ein geheimer Schattenwacht-Stützpunkt in den USA
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Verzweigte Missionsstruktur: Deine Entscheidungen beeinflussen spätere Einsätze
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Agentenentwicklung: Spezialfähigkeiten, Verletzungen, Ausrüstung & Trauma-System
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Wiederspielwert: Unterschiedliche Pfade, optionale Ziele und alternative Missionsausgänge
🕹️ Spielbar:
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Solo (1 Spieler): Steuer ein gesamtes Team
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Koop (2–4 Spieler): Arbeitet zusammen oder teilt euch auf – überlebt gemeinsam das Grauen
DEVELOPMENT & FUTURE – WHAT'S STILL TO COME
Schattenwacht ist mehr als nur ein Spiel – es ist ein lebendiges Projekt in stetiger Weiterentwicklung.
Jeden Monat wächst die Welt weiter – mit neuen Figuren, Regeln, Missionen und Illustrationen..
📅 Development phases
Now: Setting up the game system, designing the miniatures, and the first rulebook.
Autumn 2025: Interactive tests & public dev diary (here on this page!)
Spring 2026: Kickstarter campaign for the release of the digital game box
Regular updates: New enemies, story missions, and optional modules via Patreon
🖥️ Everything digital – everything modular
3D models of the miniatures: For printing or painting yourself
Printable playing cards & tokens
Modular playing field: For home use or digital use
💡 Your opinion counts!
Whether it's feedback, ideas or fan art – this project thrives thanks to you.
Follow the updates or contact me if you want to be part of the development.
CONTACT & COMMUNITY – BECOME PART OF THE SHADOW WATCH
Do you have questions, feedback, or your own ideas? Would you like to exchange ideas with others or simply stay up to date?
📧 Contact
You can reach me directly via the contact form or by email at:
info@3d-druck-gayer.com
💬 Community & Exchange
A dedicated Shadowwatch community is in the works – until then, you can find initial content and updates at:
Instagram → @3d.druck.gayer
TikTok → @3d.druck.gayer
YouTube / Dev Diary (coming soon)
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