Latest News & Updated Delivery Timing
about 1 month ago
– Sun, Mar 29, 2026 at 07:45:35 PM
Hi Song for War team!
2026 has been busy and productive in delivering Song for War to backers worldwide and, thanks to you, we continue to pick up new orders every week. Here's all the latest news, including updated delivery timing, with special attention to our EU-based backers.
- Manufacturing: The first round of samples is complete and files are updated. The manufacturer suggested that we conduct a second round of samples prior to moving to full production, and we concur with this recommendation. While this will push our delivery timeline back by several weeks, we will do all we can to help make up time where we can.
- Packaging and Safety: When delivering to 30+ countries, it’s important to work within the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements for packaging and recycling in various jurisdictions as well as the EU’s General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) – all of which impact the information on the box label. We’re working with advisors to help ensure compliance and labeling that’s ready to go for full production.
- Fulfillment and Taxes: We’re assessing potential hubs in the US and Europe for fulfillment, working with our fulfillment partner. In addition, we’re tackling VAT requirements for import and sales taxes involving the UK and EU. The process can be complex, even for a small tabletop provider like ours. We're making good progress but it may impact delivery timing.
- Updated Delivery Timing: Given the above, we expect some delays in our timing for delivery of the game. We will have a clearer picture of the details in the coming weeks as the moving parts take shape – and will take full advantage of any opportunities to make up time along the way. As always, we will communicate with you early and with clear transparency at every step. We are incredibly grateful to each of you and excited to bring Song for War to your game table! Thank you for your support and patience.
Chris - Managing Member, Invicta Rex Games, LLC
Song for War Manufacturer Samples Are IN!!
2 months ago
– Sun, Feb 15, 2026 at 05:48:49 PM
Hi team,
The march toward publication of Song for War continues at pace!
We are excited to report that earlier this week we received samples from the manufacturer, Hero Time. Check out a few of the images below for a quick look-in. Invicta Rex Games spent the weekend deep in review of components and will be sending all feedback imminently. Soon after, the game goes into full production!
And there is more good news! We recently selected proven provider Quartermaster Logistics for fulfillment, shipping, and warehousing support. That way, we can help ensure Song for War will be in good hands as it makes its way to gaming tables around the world.
As always, thank you for your continued support of Song for War and for all things WWII strategy gaming! We will be back in touch soon.
Chris - Invicta Rex Games, LLC, Managing Member
Happy 2026! Progress to Plan...
4 months ago
– Sun, Jan 11, 2026 at 04:26:37 PM
Happy New Year to all of our Song for War backers!
We used the time off during the holiday break to keep the progress going toward our delivery goal of Summer 2026.
- Most importantly, we made a final selection of our manufacturing partner for Song for War. After careful consideration of several providers, we went with Hero Time - here's their link: (https://herotime1.com/ ). The process has been insightful and educational. We are actively submitting the key files for manufacturer review and calibration before production starts.
- We are performing a similar process for fulfillment and shipping. With outreach complete, we have several discussions lined up to evaluate potential providers based on experience and track record, global scope/reach, and price. Will share more as things take shape.
- And by way of summary, thanks to gamers around the world we continue to pick up new backers and orders well after the campaign closed! We are at ~500 orders in ~30 countries globally. A massive thank you to all of you - let's keep the momentum going!
We can't wait to get Song for War on tables around the world!
Chris - Invicta Rex Games
Song for War Update | 2 Dec 2025
5 months ago
– Tue, Dec 02, 2025 at 07:46:59 PM
Hello Song for War team!
I hope everyone is having a terrific week and (for our US backers) coming off of a very happy Thanksgiving holiday! As always, the folks here at Invicta Rex Games are incredibly grateful for your support and the opportunity to bring Song for War to you in 2026. Here's the latest news:
- Production: We're happy to report that production of Song for War is on track and we continue to pick up new orders along the way (thank you!). We remain in discussion with our top manufacturer and - barring unforeseen setbacks - are on target to deliver Song for War by our Summer 2026 timeline. Should we hit any speed bumps that impact our timing, we will be sure to let all of you know.
- Stretch goals: We completed the re-order and expansion of the rule book to encompass all the new mini-scenarios unlocked during the Kickstarter, revised and further tested the tournament time rules, and finished all the components for the 6-player commanders expansion game. And we've been making progress on the solo rules which are on track to be ready for the print-and-play on our website in the Summer of 2026 as well.
- Other buzz: In November we attended the first-ever Battlefront: Dayton event hosted by our friends at Board Game Nation (BGN). It was a great time! The Song for War table was full of new players each day - and we even got a chance to swap design stories with Larry Harris, the legendary creator of Axis & Allies! Song for War tied for 2nd place for BGN's 2025 Ignis Award for the best new game (we missed out by a few votes!). In early 2026, we expect to have a new review of Song for War by the Dice Treasures on their YouTube channel. We will be sure to send it around with links once issued.
That's all the news for now, and rest assured we will keep you posted along the way. Have a great rest of 2025 and thanks again for all of your support. Drop a line any time.
Chris - Invicta Rex Games
Latest News & Progress!
7 months ago
– Thu, Sep 18, 2025 at 07:49:12 PM
Hi team,
Hope you had a fabulous Summer! We wanted to share an update on recent developments as we build out the stretch goals and march toward manufacturing and shipping Song for War!
- 5 New Short Scenarios (Stretch Goal #1): All 5 of the short scenarios are designed and are being play-tested. The scenarios range from 1-4 players and will run about 30-90 mins. As a reminder, the scenarios are: 1) Allied Landing at Salerno; 2) Battle of Monte Cassino; 3) Axis Siege of Tobruk; 4) Axis Invasion of Crete; and the 5) Allied Invasion of Sicily.
- 6-Player Commander Expansion (Stretch Goal #2): The rules for the 6-player game (where each player takes command of the Air, Land, or Sea of the Axis or Allies to create a 3 vs. 3 player game) are complete. The Player Aids have been designed and the unique abilities for Air, Land, and Sea identified - making for a fun night around the gaming table.
- Solo Bot Expansion (Stretch Goal #3): While we didn't reach this stretch goal officially, we did commit to a print-and-play solo bot to be ready next summer around the time the game is shipped. We have made design progress on the initial mechanics with continued focus on two scenarios: 1) Mediterranean Theater 1943 and 2) Allied Invasion of Italy.
- Upgraded Unit National Support Cards: Based on a full review of the game for IP usage and protection, we shifted the names of the National Support Cards for Upgraded Units, just to err on the side of caution. For example, upgraded light bombers for Germany will be named Dive Bomber (also aligns with the Stuka), and the B-17 will be a Long-Range Heavy Bomber. All of the abilities of the upgraded units and associated game mechanics are unchanged.
Thanks again for all of your support. We can't wait to get the game on tables around the world!
Chris - Invicta Rex Games
