Warhammer: The Game of Fantasy Battles (5th Edition)

About this board game

Warhammer: The Game of Fantasy Battles (5th Edition) is a tabletop wargame for 2 players, with games lasting about 360 minutes. Released in 1996, this fifth edition refines the fourth-edition rules while keeping heroes and magic at the center of battle.

Players command armies drawn from a broad fantasy range, including Humans, Dwarves, Elves, Undead, Orcs, Beastmen, and the ratmen known as Skaven. The game also features other fantasy races, giving players a wide selection of forces to collect and lead.

This starter set provides the rules and core forces needed to begin playing. It also guides players through collecting and painting their own army of Citadel miniatures, making it an introduction to both tabletop battles and the hobby surrounding them.

• A 112-page softback Rulebook
• A 152-page softback Battle Book
• Bretonnian miniatures: 12 Knights of the Realm and 24 Peasant Bowmen
• Lizardmen miniatures: 20 Saurus Warriors and 32 Skinks
• Plastic dice, range rulers, cardboard playsheets, buildings, templates, and magic cards

The included Bretonnian and Lizardmen forces provide the core of two armies, while the additional accessories supply everything required to start playing. Units, war machines, heroes, and magic all contribute to the colorful fantasy battlefield, with the fifth edition particularly emphasizing the influence of powerful characters and spells.

With its extensive books, miniatures, scenery, measuring tools, and cards, Warhammer: The Game of Fantasy Battles offers a complete starting point for commanding fantasy armies and developing a personal collection.