
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,460
- BGG rating
- 8.6
Malifaux (Third Edition)
- 2 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 4.2/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Malifaux: Crossroads
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Malifaux: Crossroads is an expansion for Malifaux (Second Edition) released in 2014 for 2–10 players. It was designed by Justin Gibbs, Mack Martin, David Hanold, and Aaron Darland and its main mechanics are Campaign / Battle Card Driven.
Crossroads is the newest addition to the Malifaux universe. This book contains rules for nearly two hundred models which have been updated to second edition or added to the line. It also contains a massive amount of new stories further exploring the characters of Malifaux and the roles they play in the lore. Everyone who enjoys Malifaux will find something they love about this book! It clocks in at 320 pages and includes rules for all crews which have not yet been updated to second edition, along with a few new ones. Each chapter is divided up by faction containing a series of short stories, one for every Master in the faction. In this way, every master in the book gets some face time and none are left sitting on the bench! Finally, every story has a special scenario tied to it, allowing you to relive the trials and tribulations of some of your favorite characters.
Malifaux: Crossroads supports 2–10 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.
Malifaux: Crossroads has a complexity rating of 4.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Malifaux: Crossroads belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Horror, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Campaign / Battle Card Driven. 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 Malifaux: Crossroads are: Justin Gibbs, Mack Martin, David Hanold, and Aaron Darland. 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 Malifaux: Crossroads as an expansion for Malifaux (Second Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Malifaux (Second Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Malifaux (Second Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.