
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,775
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Battle for Armageddon
- 2 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 1992

1993
Rules assistance for Horus Heresy (1993)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Horus Heresy (1993) is a board game released in 1993 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jervis Johnson and its main mechanics are Area Movement.
Horus Heresy is a one of the early 1990's Games Workshop wargame series. It is a hex/chit type wargame involving the famous historical battle of the Warhammer 40k universe. It is the battle that occurs on Holy Terra between the traitor Warmaster Horus with his chaos followers and the Emperor and his Imperial armies. Specifically not Re-implemented by: Horus Heresy
Horus Heresy (1993) 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 Horus Heresy (1993) 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 Horus Heresy (1993) 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.
Horus Heresy (1993) 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.
Horus Heresy (1993) belongs to these categories: Wargame and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Area Movement. 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 Horus Heresy (1993) 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 Horus Heresy (1993) as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.