
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,124
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Lost Worlds
- 2 players
- 10 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 1983

1987
Rules assistance for BattleTech Science Fiction Combat Book Game: SHD-2H Shadow Hawk
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For 2 players

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BattleTech Science Fiction Combat Book Game: SHD-2H Shadow Hawk is a board game released in 1987 for 2 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Alfred Leonardi and Karl Hiesterman and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Simulation.
Based on the fantasy Lost Worlds game books (but incompatible with the Lost Worlds series). Each player uses a book and a stat sheet that represent their 'mech. By giving your opponent your book, and taking theirs, you get to see the actual first person view in the combat. Series: BattleTech Science Fiction Combat Book Game (Nova Game Designs) GRF-1N Griffin LCT-1S Locust RFL-3N Rifleman SHD-2H Shadow Hawk WHM-6R Warhammer WSP-1A Wasp
BattleTech Science Fiction Combat Book Game: SHD-2H Shadow Hawk supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for BattleTech Science Fiction Combat Book Game: SHD-2H Shadow Hawk is 10 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists BattleTech Science Fiction Combat Book Game: SHD-2H Shadow Hawk for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
BattleTech Science Fiction Combat Book Game: SHD-2H Shadow Hawk has a complexity rating of 1.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
BattleTech Science Fiction Combat Book Game: SHD-2H Shadow Hawk belongs to these categories: Wargame, Science Fiction, and Book. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Simulation. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of BattleTech Science Fiction Combat Book Game: SHD-2H Shadow Hawk are: Alfred Leonardi and Karl Hiesterman. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists BattleTech Science Fiction Combat Book Game: SHD-2H Shadow Hawk as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.