
- BGG rating
- 1.0
Necromunda: Ash Waste Nomads Gang Tactics Cards
- 2 players
- 60–240 min
- 2022

2022
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For 2 players
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Necromunda: Ash Wastes is a board game released in 2022 for 2 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
Necromunda is a vast planet, dominated by sprawling hive cities. To leave the shelter of the cities is to brave the Ash Wastes – a massive expanse of polluted and desolate dunes inhabited by outcasts, prospectors, and those who have adapted to life in these harsh environments. Gangs are often employed to protect caravans and convoys when commerce between the hive cities is necessary, and the nomads of the wastes prey on them for both sustenance and sport. In Necromunda, you'll take control of a vicious gang, building them up from green recruits to hardened veterans as they claw their way to power through bitterly-fought skirmishes with their rivals. Necromunda: Ash Wastes takes the action out of the claustrophobic and dangerous sprawl of the hive cities, and into the agoraphobic and deadly wastelands. This box provides you with two gangs, including mounted units, a set of modular habs, and a gaming mat to fight over, plus the rules and gaming accessories you’ll need to start playing right away. Whether you’re just getting started, or your gang is looking for new growth opportunities, you’ll have everything you need to take the fight into the wastelands. The boxed set contains: 26 plastic miniatures, each supplied with the appropriate Citadel bases: 12 House Orlock models, including two Outrider Quads 14 Ash Waste Nomads, including four Dustback Helamites An array of modular Ash Wastes terrain including: 2x Ash Wastes Hab Building 1x Large Platform 2x Small Platform 5x Walkways Double-sided gaming mat All of the dice, tokens, cards, and templates needed to play Rules for the weapons and fighters included in the box Also included is a 176-page hardcover Necromunda: Ash Wastes rulebook containing: Background on the Great Equatorial Wastes, including its inhabitants and notable locations The rules for playing games of Necromunda, including rules for vehicular combat Rules for fighting in the Ash Wastes, including unpredictable weather Multiple scenarios and a full campaign to play through Rules for creating your own gang —description from the publisher
Necromunda: Ash Wastes 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 Necromunda: Ash Wastes is 60–120 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 Necromunda: Ash Wastes 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.
Necromunda: Ash Wastes belongs to these categories: Fighting, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board. 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 catalogue lists Necromunda: Ash Wastes 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.