Fantasy Battles: The 9th Age

About this board game

Fantasy Battles: The 9th Age is an independent tabletop miniature wargame for 2–8 players, with battles lasting around 240 minutes. Set in a fantasy world, it puts players in command of armies ranging from small skirmishes to mighty conflicts involving hundreds of models.

The complete game is free to download and use. Its rules are presented in a main rulebook alongside more than fifteen army documents, giving players a broad selection of forces and fantasy themes to explore.

• Play with armies representing stoic men, noble elves, feral orcs, and dread worshipers of the dark gods.
• Use appropriate 28mm miniatures from any manufacturer to assemble your own army.
• Choose the scale of your conflict, from minor engagements to battles with hundreds of models.
• Access the core rules and army documents without a purchase.

Fantasy Battles: The 9th Age was created by experienced wargamers with support from a large staff and ongoing input from the wider wargaming community. This collaborative foundation helps shape a game intended to be competitive, balanced, and fun.

With regular updates and new rules planned for release, the game continues to develop through its community-focused approach. Whether you are drawn to noble elves, imposing men, savage orcs, or the servants of dark gods, the system provides a free framework for building armies and staging large-scale fantasy battles.