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Rules assistance for Warhammer: Invasion – Cataclysm
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 13+
- Complexity 3.2/5
Rules assistant for Warhammer: Invasion – Cataclysm
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Warhammer: Invasion – Cataclysm is an expansion for Warhammer: Invasion released in 2013 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Lukas Litzsinger and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
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About the game
Game description from the publisher: The battles of Warhammer: Invasion grow larger and more intense than ever before with the multiplayer battles of Cataclysm, the game's fourth deluxe expansion. Cataclysm comes with a rulebook, six fulcrum cards, 38 tokens, and 159 player cards (three copies each of fifty-three different cards) that allow up to four players to war for dominion over the Old World. The expansion also provides new ammunition for those who wish to continue exploring the fast-paced, bloody, back-and-forth battles of the two-player matches from the Warhammer: Invasion - The Card Game Core Set. The Cataclysm multiplayer format builds upon the game's classic kingdom building, questing, and battles, but follows rules for a new turn sequence that explores the shifting tides of battle between the Old World’s six main races. Meanwhile, you'll war to acquire as many copies as they can of a new form of token – the dominance token, which represents the success of your efforts to subdue your foes and establish your rule.
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Designers
Publishers
- Edge Entertainment
- Wargames Club Publishing
- Fantasy Flight Games
- Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- Galakta
Questions and answers
Warhammer: Invasion – Cataclysm 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: Invasion – Cataclysm is 45 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: Invasion – Cataclysm for ages 13 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: Invasion – Cataclysm has a complexity rating of 3.2 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: Invasion – Cataclysm belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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: Invasion – Cataclysm are: Lukas Litzsinger. 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: Invasion – Cataclysm as an expansion for Warhammer: Invasion. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Warhammer: Invasion to use it. Check that your edition of Warhammer: Invasion is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.