Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Tips & Tricks
Among the various wargame-style miniatures games, there is Warhammer Age of Sigmar. Here is the essentials to know about this game with whimsical notes.
The essentials to know about Warhammer Age of Sigmar
What is Warhammer Age of Sigmar?
Warhammer Age of Sigmar is one of the miniature miniature table miniature miniatures miniatures games of the wargame or war game genre. Generally speaking, the game features 28 mm figurines. However, unlike the majority of wargames that recreate historical wars, Age of Sigmar or Aos is more fantastic.
Thus, it is a miniatures game with fantastic or fictional figurines, which can be humans, but also dwarves, orcs or elves. This miniatures game with its various miniature figurines is produced by Games Workshop.
How many editions does Warhammer Age of Sigmar come in?
Warhammer Age of Sigmar comes in 2 editions, namely: The first edition of 2015 entitled Warhammer Age of Sigmar; The second edition of 2018 entitled Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realm War. The difference between these two editions lies mainly in their regulations.
Where are the basic rules of Warhammer Age of Sigmar?
To be able to view the basic rules of Warhammer Age of Sigmar, you will need to obtain the Warhammer Age of Sigmar beginner book as well as the Book of Rules. These two books will allow you to have a good knowledge of the game.
Otherwise also know that the 2021 Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Dominion box set also contains the game's basic book with updated rules. These basic rules may also be available free of charge on certain websites.
How do I get started at Warhammer Age of Sigmar?
To start at Warhammer Age of Sigmar you will first have to have understood the Book Warhammer Age of Sigmar for beginner or the Book of Rules. Then you will also need to find:
- At least one opponent;
- A suitable playing surface (table or floor);
- Assembled figurines;
- 6-sided dice.
In order to allow beginners to start the game in peace, Games Workshop offers them 3 adapted boxes. These include the boxes: La Frappe foudroyante; Storms of souls; The war of souls.
How many game modes are possible with Warhammer Age of Sigmar?
With Warhammer Age of Sigmar, it is possible to choose between 3 game modes. To get started or to have fun with friends, free mode is ideal. In addition, there is also the narrative mode dedicated to reconstructions and scenarios of battles whose stakes are set by the players. Otherwise, for a little more competitiveness, the equal mode will be the most appropriate. In this mode, the construction of armies is subject to specific regulations.
How many factions for Warhammer Age of Sigmar?
Warhammer Age of Sigmar has 4 main factions.
Called Great Alliances, these factions are:
- The Grand Alliance of the Order;
- The Grand Alliance of Chaos;
- The Grand Alliance of Death;
- The Grand Alliance of Destruction.
In addition, this game also has abandoned armies.
