Shadowrun: DMZ Downtown Militarized Zone (1990)

About this game

Shadowrun: Downtown Militarized Zone is a 3D game with cardboard miniatures inspired by the homonym role-playing game. DMZ is a game of street combat set in the near future. Quick combat-resolution and movement systems make battles move along, whether the fight is on motorcycles or on foot, whether it is fought with magic, automatic weapons, or bare fists. DMZ is a great introduction to the Shadowrun universe, and will stand alone as a board game, or can be used to resolve large-scale gang and street combats in the Shadowrun roleplaying game.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.5/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.