
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,422
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Altar Quest
- 1–4 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 2020

2019
Rules assistance for Warhammer Underworlds: Dreadfane
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Warhammer Underworlds: Dreadfane is a board game released in 2019 for 2 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Dave Sanders and John Bracken and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
Mighty champions do battle in the cursed arenas of the Mirrored City. Warhammer Underworlds: Dreadfane is a game of strategy, fast-paced combat and devious ploys for two players. Each player controls a warband of fantastically detailed Citadel Miniatures, pitting them against a rival within the deadly Dreadfane. Trapped in this lethal coliseum, your fighters must try to destroy the warband that opposes them. Gather your warband, enhance your warriors with unique skills and upgrades, and lead them to victory against your foes. —description from the publisher
Warhammer Underworlds: Dreadfane 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 Warhammer Underworlds: Dreadfane is 30–45 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 Underworlds: Dreadfane 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 Underworlds: Dreadfane has a complexity rating of 3.3 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 Underworlds: Dreadfane belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Underworlds: Dreadfane are: Dave Sanders and John Bracken. 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 Underworlds: Dreadfane 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.