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Rules assistance for Forces of Warmachine: Retribution of Scyrah
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Forces of Warmachine: Retribution of Scyrah
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Forces of Warmachine: Retribution of Scyrah is an expansion for Warmachine Prime Mk II released in 2009 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Matt Wilson (I) and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers.
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About the game
Retribution is at hand! Hidden behind their impenetrable borders, a sect within the long-secluded nation of Ios is preparing for war. Once outlawed as dangerous and radical, the Retribution of Scyrah has come from the shadows to offer the elves of Ios a chance at salvation. The Retribution is convinced that by ending the rampant spread of mankind's magic they can stop the slow death of their god Scyrah and save their race. Armed with the power of arcanika and backed by mighty myrmidon warjacks, the armies of the Retribution of Scyrah are prepared to hunt down and eradicate every last human magic user in western Immoren. Forces of WARMACHINE: Retribution of Scyrah introduces the first new faction since the release of the award-winning miniatures game WARMACHINE, and it is the first official product compliant with Mk II rules. This 116-page full-color book contains: Complete faction rules and profiles for fielding the Retribution of Scyrah in WARMACHINE Mk II, including 5 new warcasters An in-depth look at the history of the ancient and long-secluded nation of Ios A painting guide to help get your forces ready for battle An all-new Theme Forces section, which allows players to create armies based on various specialized forces in the WARMACHINE world Release Date: September 9, 2009
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Ulisses Spiele
- Privateer Press
Questions and answers
Forces of Warmachine: Retribution of Scyrah supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Forces of Warmachine: Retribution of Scyrah is 60 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 Forces of Warmachine: Retribution of Scyrah 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.
Forces of Warmachine: Retribution of Scyrah belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers. 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 Forces of Warmachine: Retribution of Scyrah are: Matt Wilson (I). 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 Forces of Warmachine: Retribution of Scyrah as an expansion for Warmachine Prime Mk II. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Warmachine Prime Mk II to use it. Check that your edition of Warmachine Prime Mk II is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.