
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,055
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Necromunda
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 1995

Expansion for Warhammer Ancient Battles
1999
Rules assistance for Warhammer: Armies of Antiquity – A Supplement for Ancient Battles
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Warhammer: Armies of Antiquity – A Supplement for Ancient Battles is an expansion for Warhammer Ancient Battles released in 1999 for 2–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Jervis Johnson, Nigel Stillman, and Allen Curtis and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Secret Unit Deployment.
From the publisher: Armies of Antiquity contains army lists for use with the Warhammer Ancient Battles rules. The lists cover all of the most famous armies of the ancient world, from the chariot armies of ancient Egypt through to armies of crusading knights. New rules to use in your Warhammer Ancient Battles games. 22 new army lists, including: Sumerian, Egyptian, Hittite, Trojan Wars, Assyrian, Persian, Ancient Greek, Alexander & His Successors, Ancient Indian, Republican Roman, Carthaginian, Late Roman, Cataphract, Byzantine, The Nomad Hordes, The Saracens, Saxon, Viking, Norman, Crusader, Chinese, and Samurai. Special tribal variations which can be used with the Barbarian army list included in Warhammer Ancient Battles. Please note: Armies of Antiquity is now out of print, but many of the lists are available in the new edition (version 1.5) of the Warhammer Ancient Battles rulebook and more detailed lists in the many sourcebooks made available since this book's release. Expands: Warhammer Ancient Battles
Warhammer: Armies of Antiquity – A Supplement for Ancient Battles supports 2–6 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: Armies of Antiquity – A Supplement for Ancient Battles 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 Warhammer: Armies of Antiquity – A Supplement for Ancient Battles for ages 14 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: Armies of Antiquity – A Supplement for Ancient Battles 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: Armies of Antiquity – A Supplement for Ancient Battles belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Secret Unit Deployment. 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 Warhammer: Armies of Antiquity – A Supplement for Ancient Battles are: Jervis Johnson, Nigel Stillman, and Allen Curtis. 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 Warhammer: Armies of Antiquity – A Supplement for Ancient Battles as an expansion for Warhammer Ancient Battles. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Warhammer Ancient Battles to use it. Check that your edition of Warhammer Ancient Battles is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.