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Expansion for Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Second Edition) Core Rules
Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Second Edition): General's Handbook 2018
2018
Rules assistance for Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Second Edition): General's Handbook 2018
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 60–180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Second Edition): General's Handbook 2018
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Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Second Edition): General's Handbook 2018 is an expansion for Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Second Edition) Core Rules released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 60–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Area Majority / Influence.
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About the game
An essential toolbox of rules that you and your gaming group can use in any way you like, the General’s Handbook 2018 expands upon the rules of Warhammer Age of Sigmar – and those found in the previous iterations of the General’s Handbook – in a 136-page softback filled with flexible rules which can be combined in virtually endless ways. —description from the publisher
Publishers
- Games Workshop Ltd.
Questions and answers
Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Second Edition): General's Handbook 2018 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 Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Second Edition): General's Handbook 2018 is 60–180 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 Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Second Edition): General's Handbook 2018 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.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Second Edition): General's Handbook 2018 has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Second Edition): General's Handbook 2018 belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Area Majority / Influence. 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 Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Second Edition): General's Handbook 2018 as an expansion for Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Second Edition) Core Rules. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Second Edition) Core Rules to use it. Check that your edition of Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Second Edition) Core Rules is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.