Warhammer: The Island of Blood cover
2010BGG rank #8,672

Warhammer: The Island of Blood

by Alessio Cavatore, Robin Cruddace, Graham Davey, Andy Hoare, Jervis Johnson, Phil Kelly, Andrew Kenrick, Jeremy Vetock, Matthew Ward · Games Workshop Ltd.

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Players2
Time180–360m
ComplexityMedium-Heavy
Age12+

About the game

What is Warhammer: The Island of Blood?

The Island of Blood is the introductory set for Warhammer Fantasy Battle eighth edition. It is a stand alone game containing forces of Skaven and High Elves along with a small rulebook, scenario book and dice and templates necessary to play. Set during a Skaven raid of an Elven fortress island, this set contains two starter armies plus a smaller, pocket-sized version of the Warhammer rules. Players take command of each force, fighting a series of battles recreating the battles for the Island of Blood each looking to conquer it for their own.

How it plays

Mechanics

Dice RollingModular BoardVariable Player Powers

On the shelf

Categories

FantasyFightingMiniaturesWargame

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