When you think of Warhammer, you usually think of epic conflicts between entire armies – where mighty heroes battle huge monsters and war machines bristling with heavy armaments. Perhaps you think of skirmish games between small bands of fighters hoping against hope for a desperate victory, or maybe you even think of two teams of armour-clad brutes trying to kill someone, or something, on their way to the touchdown line.
Many people love the idea of all of these fantastic games set in the worlds of Warhammer but don’t know where to start. Perhaps they’re daunted by the prospect of lengthy playtimes or complex rules, or maybe they’re intimidated by having to build and paint lots of models. If this is the case, look no further than the following titles – which have been designed to be easy to pick up and play.
Blitz Bowl: Ultimate Edition
Smaller in scale but no less bloody, the six-a-side version of Blood Bowl brings you more gory gladiatorial action on the gridiron. With streamlined rules that are simple to learn, but rewarding to master, you can get into the game at a breakneck pace – quite literally, for some players.
This season, two teams are ready to tussle in a tumultuous try-out – six Human players form The Reavers, while six Skaven make up The Scramblers. You’ll also get a pitch, cards, dice, and everything else you need to play an action-packed strategic sports game for two – in less than an hour.
Warhammer Quest: Lost Relics
Lost Relics sees a band of heroic Stormcast Eternals awaken within a mysterious labyrinth, filled with arcane treasures, devious traps, and vicious monsters. Will these four heroes (and their faithful pet bird) be able to break free, or are they doomed to fall at the hands of the mysterious Magister?
Work together with up to three other players to escape your prison in Warhammer Quest: Lost Relics, a co-operative dungeon crawler with intuitive rules, endless replayability, and games lasting a little over half an hour. You can even play solo, and test your wits against the all-powerful entity that rules the maze.
Combat Arena: Clash of Champions
Combat Arena pits four mighty warriors of the 41st Millennium against each other in brutal combat. Trapped in an inescapable vault by the mad Necron Overlord, Trazyn the Infinite, two to four players must duke it out to earn their chance at freedom.This sequel to Combat Arena brings back fast-paced, replayable combat with accessible rules, tactical depth, and beautiful miniatures, each with their own unique actions and attacks. Will you emerge victorious?
These games are all available right now from selected retail partners in the US including Barnes & Noble.