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product_id: 392998216
title: "A War of Whispers: Collector’s Edition | Strategy Board Game of Hidden Loyalties & Espionage | Age 14+ | 2–5 Players | Includes Upgraded Components & Miniatures"
brand: "starling games"
price: "$710"
currency: NZD
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reviews_count: 5
category: "Starling Games"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/392998216-a-war-of-whispers-collector-s-edition-strategy-board-game
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# 150+ premium miniatures Hidden loyalties & espionage Deep strategic replayability A War of Whispers: Collector’s Edition | Strategy Board Game of Hidden Loyalties & Espionage | Age 14+ | 2–5 Players | Includes Upgraded Components & Miniatures

**Brand:** starling games
**Price:** $710
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎭 Outsmart, Outplay, Outlast in the ultimate game of hidden power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** A War of Whispers: Collector’s Edition | Strategy Board Game of Hidden Loyalties & Espionage | Age 14+ | 2–5 Players | Includes Upgraded Components & Miniatures by starling games
- **How much does it cost?** $710 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/392998216-a-war-of-whispers-collector-s-edition-strategy-board-game)

## Best For

- starling games enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted starling games brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Master the Shadows:** Manipulate empires covertly and control the war from behind the scenes.
- • **Influence & Intrigue:** Deploy agents to seize council positions and sway the fate of nations.
- • **Endless Strategic Depth:** Shift alliances and loyalties for a unique game every time you play.
- • **Collector’s Deluxe Upgrade:** Experience over 150 detailed miniatures, custom tokens, and premium player boards.
- • **Perfect for Competitive Minds:** Engage 2-5 players in a battle of wits, persuasion, and secret agendas.

## Overview

A War of Whispers: Collector’s Edition is a premium strategy board game for 2-5 players aged 14+, featuring over 150 upgraded miniatures and components. Players secretly influence five empires through shifting loyalties and espionage, combining deep strategic gameplay with high replayability. This deluxe edition enhances immersion with custom tokens, player boards, and detailed miniatures, perfect for millennial professionals craving a sophisticated, social gaming experience.

## Description

In A War of Whispers: Collector’s Edition, you are not a king, but a puppet master. Five mighty empires battle for control, and you secretly align your loyalties while pulling the strings. This deluxe edition includes upgraded miniatures, rulebooks, and components that enhance the immersive, strategic play. With hidden agendas, deep replayability, and razor-sharp decisions, this is the ultimate version of a game of power, betrayal, and influence.

Review: This game has a great unique spin. Rather than everyone having their own units and armies to use, the units in this game are shared. Every player has certain "preferred" armies they want to win territory and others they want to lose. You can accomplish this goal by influencing armies to expand their territory, or sabotage the ones you dislike. Works really well at a variety of player counts 2-4 as well. The collectors edition doesn't add a ton to the game, but having the plastic cities, towers, and farms is a beneficial visual when playing, and the added cards can keep things fresh if you play alot.
Review: Great version of this great game. Sadly it is overpriced so if you’re not into blinging up your game stick to the standard box issue. As a collector I am pleased with the purchase.

## Features

- CONTROL FROM THE SHADOWS – Pull the strings of the marionette that is war and manipulate empires from the shadows in this secretive strategy game.
- COLLECTORS EDITION PREMIUM CONTENT – Includes upgraded components, miniatures, over 150 high-quality minis, player boards, and custom tokens.
- DEEP STRATEGY & REPLAYABILITY – Gain loyalties with waring factions and use the shifting alliances to make every game unique.
- DEPLOY AGENTS TO INFLUENCE NATIONS – Take over council positions to lead empires, build alliances, sever others in this struggle for shadow supremicy.
- 2–4 PLAYER COMPETITIVE GAMEPLAY – Wage war with your friends, not as emporors but as silver-tongued beguilers who use their influence to sway the paths of war.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B088X185NH |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Colour | Multicolor |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (112) |
| Date First Available | 25 January 2021 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Enhance critical thinking, strategic planning, and social deduction skills |
| Included Components | 1 2nd Edition Game Board, 1 2nd Edition Rulebook, 40 Empire Cards, 10 Treasure Cards, 10 Conquest Cards, 20 Loyalty Tokens, 4 Player Boards, 4 Turn Trackers, 1 Metal 1st Player Token, 100 Banner Minis, 36 Agent Minis, 12 City Minis, 13 Farm Minis, 1 Hourglass Mini |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.8 x 29.6 x 0.1 Centimeters |
| Item Weight | 1 kg 460 g |
| Item model number | TABSTG1805EN |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Tabletop Tycoon |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
| Material Type(s) | Plastic Cardboard |
| Model Number | TABSTG1805EN |
| Net Quantity | 1.0 Count |
| Number of Game Players | 4 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.8 x 29.6 x 0.1 cm; 1.46 kg |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Starling Games
- **Genre:** Strategy
- **Material:** Plastic Cardboard
- **Number of Players:** 4
- **Theme:** Military

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are the dark alliance expansion and the treasure and conquest cards within the actual game box?**
A: The Treasure and Conquest expansion is already included in the Collector's Edition. The Dark Alliance Expansion is not included, however.

**Q: Does this come with the 1st edition rulebook or updated 2nd edition rules?**
A: It has the 2nd Edition rulebook!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***E on 7 May 2021*

This game has a great unique spin. Rather than everyone having their own units and armies to use, the units in this game are shared. Every player has certain "preferred" armies they want to win territory and others they want to lose. You can accomplish this goal by influencing armies to expand their territory, or sabotage the ones you dislike. Works really well at a variety of player counts 2-4 as well. The collectors edition doesn't add a ton to the game, but having the plastic cities, towers, and farms is a beneficial visual when playing, and the added cards can keep things fresh if you play alot.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***R on 19 June 2021*

Great version of this great game. Sadly it is overpriced so if you’re not into blinging up your game stick to the standard box issue. As a collector I am pleased with the purchase.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***Y on 19 July 2023*

I initially saw this on ks awhile ago. After seeing reviews since it came out, thought I would give it a try. I wouldn't have gone with the collector's edition had it not been on sale for 9 more than standard, a little extra bought the expansive in the collector's box. I think the cubes are better than the flags. I have not played it yet. For a collector's edition I feel like it is as half as good as could have been. The sculptures are okay, but the other pieces are still cardboard punch outs. I think for a little more, wooden pieces would have been nicer to go with and to be paired with the minis. The cards seem really cheap. The game looks enjoyable.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-10*