What is Warmachine?

BOARD GAME GEEK SUMMARY

Rating7.9 (23 Reviews)
Players2-8
Playing Time60-240 mins
Age10+
Complexity4.50/5.00

The aggressive, metal-on-metal WARMACHINE game is set in the Iron Kingdoms, an environment that combines the richness of traditional fantasy with the excitement of steam power and gunpowder. Across the realm, ancient rivalries among nations are exploding into all-out conflict, setting the stage for WARMACHINE and other Iron Kingdom products.

In this 30 mm tabletop miniatures battle game, each player controls an elite soldier-sorcerer who leads an army into battle to fight for king, country, or simply coin. These warcasters are formidable and experienced combatants, and the warjacks they control represent the pinnacle of military might in the Iron Kingdoms.

WARMACHINE puts players directly onto the battlefield as warcasters and their armies clash. A game is fought with the thundering cannons, ripping iron claws, and crushing hammer blows of the giant steam-powered warjacks as well as the devastating spells wrought by the warcasters themselves and the lethal weapons of their warriors. When the dust settles, one side is victorious—and the other is nothing but smoking scrap metal!

Privateer Press have done a great introductory video to Warmachine, after which I’ve also included a Battle Report from Ash at Guerilla Miniatures because I find these very enjoyable to watch.

Warmachine – Gameplay Tutorial

Battle Report

Rules & Miniatures

All the rules and miniatures can be purchased from Privateer Press, though I’m sure some FLGS will offer discounts on these prices.

They have two starter armies from the six factions available. Both of these are reasonably priced at $39.99.

Cygnar Battlegroup Box for $39.99

Thanks for reading! – Peter

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