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Warhammer 40,000: Conquest
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Warhammer: Invasion
Fantasy Flight Games · 2009
245 min13+ yrs2.7/5 complexity7.2 BGG#962 BGG8,3 KCouples
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How do you play Warhammer: Invasion?
The primary objective of Warhammer: Invasion is to be the first player to destroy three of your opponent's capital zones. These zones are located on each player's capital board and represent vital areas that, once destroyed, bring you closer to victory. Players must strategically manage their forces and resources to achieve this goal while defending their own capital.
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Setup
Players set up their capital boards, draw cards, and place starting units and resources.
The rules, step by step
Setup
To set up the game, each player places their capital board in front of them, which includes zones for kingdom, quest, and capital. Players then draw their starting hand of cards and place initial units and resources as specified by the game's rules. The game board is then populated with various cards representing units, developments, and quests, creating the battlefield where players will compete.
Objective
The primary objective of Warhammer: Invasion is to be the first player to destroy three of your opponent's capital zones. These zones are located on each player's capital board and represent vital areas that, once destroyed, bring you closer to victory. Players must strategically manage their forces and resources to achieve this goal while defending their own capital.
On your turn
A turn in Warhammer: Invasion is structured into five distinct phases: the Kingdom Phase, where players gain resources and draw cards; the Quest Phase, where players can send units on quests to gain benefits; the Capital Phase, for playing development cards and activating abilities; the Battle Phase, where players declare attacks on their opponent's capital zones; and finally, the Turn End Phase, for cleanup and preparing for the next turn.
Scoring
Warhammer: Invasion does not involve a traditional scoring system. Instead, victory is achieved by directly attacking and destroying specific components of your opponent's setup. The game is a race to eliminate three capital zones, making it a direct conflict rather than a point-accumulation game.
Game end
The game concludes immediately when one player successfully destroys their third capital zone belonging to their opponent. This player is declared the winner. The game can also end if a player runs out of cards in their deck and cannot draw, or if a player cannot pay for a mandatory cost, though these are less common victory conditions.
Tips
A key tip for playing Warhammer: Invasion effectively is to thoroughly understand your deck and your opponent's potential strategies. Familiarity with the cards, their abilities, and their costs will allow for more informed decisions during each phase. Balancing offense and defense, knowing when to commit units to battle or quests, and anticipating your opponent's moves are all vital for success. The game also benefits from using quick reference guides for turn sequence, as shown in the video, to keep track of available actions.
game anatomy
Complexity2.7 / 5
BGG rating7.2 / 10
Vibe
Couples
Language dependence
Extensive text — heavy translation needed
Play time
45 min
Players
2
Recommended age
13+ yrs
BGG rank
#962
from Trișache · verified
Frequently asked questions
Q1What is the goal of the game?
The primary objective of Warhammer: Invasion is to be the first player to destroy three of your opponent's capital zones. These zones are located on each player's capital board and represent vital areas that, once destroyed, bring you closer to victory. Players must strategically manage their forces and resources to achieve this goal while defending their own capital.
Q2How do you set up the game?
To set up the game, each player places their capital board in front of them, which includes zones for kingdom, quest, and capital. Players then draw their starting hand of cards and place initial units and resources as specified by the game's rules. The game board is then populated with various cards representing units, developments, and quests, creating the battlefield where players will compete.
Q3How does a turn work?
A turn in Warhammer: Invasion is structured into five distinct phases: the Kingdom Phase, where players gain resources and draw cards; the Quest Phase, where players can send units on quests to gain benefits; the Capital Phase, for playing development cards and activating abilities; the Battle Phase, where players declare attacks on their opponent's capital zones; and finally, the Turn End Phase, for cleanup and preparing for the next turn.
Q4How is scoring calculated?
Warhammer: Invasion does not involve a traditional scoring system. Instead, victory is achieved by directly attacking and destroying specific components of your opponent's setup. The game is a race to eliminate three capital zones, making it a direct conflict rather than a point-accumulation game.
Q5When and how does the game end?
The game concludes immediately when one player successfully destroys their third capital zone belonging to their opponent. This player is declared the winner. The game can also end if a player runs out of cards in their deck and cannot draw, or if a player cannot pay for a mandatory cost, though these are less common victory conditions.
Q6What tips are there for beginners?
A key tip for playing Warhammer: Invasion effectively is to thoroughly understand your deck and your opponent's potential strategies. Familiarity with the cards, their abilities, and their costs will allow for more informed decisions during each phase. Balancing offense and defense, knowing when to commit units to battle or quests, and anticipating your opponent's moves are all vital for success. The game also benefits from using quick reference guides for turn sequence, as shown in the video, to keep track of available actions.
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Q9How do you play Warhammer: Invasion?
Warhammer: Invasion is a card game game, for 2 players, taking ~45 minutes, featuring hand management. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Warhammer: Invasion — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q10How many players does Warhammer: Invasion support?
Warhammer: Invasion is played by 2 players.
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