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Expansion for Warhammer Underworlds: Gnarlwood
Warhammer Underworlds: Gnarlwood – Rivals of Nethermaze
2023
Rules assistance for Warhammer Underworlds: Gnarlwood – Rivals of Nethermaze
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Warhammer Underworlds: Gnarlwood – Rivals of Nethermaze
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Warhammer Underworlds: Gnarlwood – Rivals of Nethermaze is an expansion for Warhammer Underworlds: Gnarlwood released in 2023 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by David Sanders and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Skittershank’s Clawpack and the Shadeborn take their shadowy battles out of the Nethermaze and into Ghur, the Realm of Beasts. Originally available in the Warhammer Underworlds: Nethermaze Core Set, this kit contains the miniatures and fighter cards for both warbands, as well as a complete Rivals deck of 32 cards for each. It’s a fantastic way to expand your collection with two amazing warbands – and you can even add the miniatures to your Warhammer Age of Sigmar armies. This set contains: The complete Shadeborn warband – Murderous aelven Shadowstalkers that utilise the umbral arts, melting into the shadows and then reappearing to strike down their foes from behind. Quickly assemble your warband with four push-fit models, cast in a deep mauve to stand out even when unpainted, plus fighter cards and a full Rivals deck The complete Skittershank’s Clawpack warband – Skaven assassins that exhibit all the cunning and cruelty of the Clans Eshin. With five push-fit models in skulking brown plastic, plus fighter cards and a pre-made Rivals deck —description from the publisher
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- Games Workshop Ltd.
Questions and answers
Warhammer Underworlds: Gnarlwood – Rivals of Nethermaze 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 Underworlds: Gnarlwood – Rivals of Nethermaze is 30 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: Gnarlwood – Rivals of Nethermaze 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: Gnarlwood – Rivals of Nethermaze belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling. 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: Gnarlwood – Rivals of Nethermaze are: David Sanders. 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: Gnarlwood – Rivals of Nethermaze as an expansion for Warhammer Underworlds: Gnarlwood. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Warhammer Underworlds: Gnarlwood to use it. Check that your edition of Warhammer Underworlds: Gnarlwood is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.