
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,425
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Epic Armageddon
- 2–8 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2003

Rules assistance for Battle for Armageddon Expansion Set: Chaos Attack
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Battle for Armageddon Expansion Set: Chaos Attack is an expansion for Battle for Armageddon released in 1992 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jervis Johnson and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Hexagon Grid.
Chaos Attack is an expansion for the Battle for Armageddon game. The expansion adds new rules and counters to the original game, and also provides an alternate setting that depicts chaos invasion that took place on the planet centuries before the Orks even touched the planet. The game allows for 2 new Orc Clans, alternate rules for Squats and Inquisitors instead of Space Marines and an entire set of play cards and unit tokens for playing as the invading Chaos forces. Games Workshop re-released the game as a free download during the 2000 "Third War for Armageddon" worldwide campaign event. The re-release of the board game (and it's parent game, Battle for Armageddon) was available for free. However, as of December 2008, the link is dead as a result of GW's website redesign.
Battle for Armageddon Expansion Set: Chaos Attack supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Battle for Armageddon Expansion Set: Chaos Attack is 120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Battle for Armageddon Expansion Set: Chaos Attack for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Battle for Armageddon Expansion Set: Chaos Attack has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Battle for Armageddon Expansion Set: Chaos Attack belongs to these categories: Fighting, Wargame, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Hexagon Grid. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Battle for Armageddon Expansion Set: Chaos Attack are: Jervis Johnson. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Battle for Armageddon Expansion Set: Chaos Attack as an expansion for Battle for Armageddon. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Battle for Armageddon to use it. Check that your edition of Battle for Armageddon is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.