
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,684
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Johnny Reb III: Regimental Grand Tactical American Civil War Miniatures Rules
- 2 players
- 360 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 1996

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Necromunda: Book of Desolation is an expansion for Necromunda Rulebook released in 2024 for 2–4 players, 60–240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Campaign / Battle Card Driven.
Hive Secundus, once the shining pinnacle of Necromunda, is now a haunted, alien-infested hell. A bastion of education and enlightenment, Hive Secundus was where Necromunda’s greatest minds were encouraged to prosper... until the Inquisition discovered the insidious truth lurking at the heart of Necromunda’s second city. The cancer was so deep-seated that Hive Secundus was razed to the ground, and the ruins declared quarantine extremis for more than a century. But, even the most diabolical weaponry in the Imperial arsenal couldn’t destroy the horrors below the Jewel of Necromunda... or the lost treasures that draw gangs into its grasp. It is time to leave Hive Primus as Necromunda: Book of Desolation introduces gangs to the perilous landscape of the abandoned hive. They will clash in search of priceless, ancient archeotech, all the while hunted by xenos horrors and the corrupted servants of the Malstrain. Inside this 144-page supplement, you will find: – Beyond the Dust Wall: Details about the terrifying Malstrain threat that lives in the Secundan abyss and Lady Haera's journey into the depths of the Underhells. – New Gangs: Rules for fielding Spyre Hunting Parties and Malstrain gangs, as well as modifying gangs to be Secundan Incursion gangs or Malstrain Corrupted gangs. – Desolation Campaign: A complete campaign for all Necromunda gangs in the Secundan Exclusion Zone. – Scenarios: Six new scenarios for the Desolation Campaign, including rules for using Roaming Horrors. – Ferryman Teams: Rules for including these guides to the Secundan Exclusion Zone in your Necromunda campaigns. – Vehicle Rules: A new Custom Rig profile and new vehicle Upgrades and Wargear. – Gang Tactics: Two new sets of gang tactics for players fighting in the Underhells of Hive Secundus and Spyrer Hunting Party gangs. This is an expansion to Necromunda – you'll need a copy of the Necromunda Core Rulebook, available separately, to use the contents of this book. —description from the publisher
Necromunda: Book of Desolation 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 Necromunda: Book of Desolation is 60–240 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: Book of Desolation 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: Book of Desolation belongs to these categories: Miniatures, Expansion for Base-game, and Book. 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 catalogue lists Necromunda: Book of Desolation as an expansion for Necromunda Rulebook. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Necromunda Rulebook to use it. Check that your edition of Necromunda Rulebook is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.