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Expansion for Warhammer Underworlds: Nightvault
Warhammer Underworlds: Nightvault – The Eyes of the Nine
2018
Rules assistance for Warhammer Underworlds: Nightvault – The Eyes of the Nine
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 30–60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Warhammer Underworlds: Nightvault – The Eyes of the Nine
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Warhammer Underworlds: Nightvault – The Eyes of the Nine is an expansion for Warhammer Underworlds: Nightvault released in 2018 for 2 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Vortemis the All-seeing and his sworn acolytes have dwelt within the Mirrored City for centuries. With the unravelling of magic that has struck the Mortal Realms, a new opportunity arises – the Eyes of the Nine seek to convert captured shadeglass relics into beacons of arcane power, sorcerous lodestones that will anchor Shadespire to the Silver Tower and spill forth the madness of the Realm of Chaos... Introduce a new and unique warband to your games of Warhammer Underworlds: Nightvault and take advantage of new and different ways to play – whatever warband you use – with this set of miniatures and cards. It includes 6 striking Disciples of Tzeentch miniatures and a deck of 60 cards, 31 of which are universal to be used by any and every warband – add these cards to your arsenal and build your perfect deck. Included: 6 Easy To Build, blue-coloured plastic Disciples of Tzeentch miniatures: Vortemis the All-seeing, K'charik, Narvia, Turosh, a Blue Horror and a pair of Brimstone Horrors; 60 unique cards for use in games of Warhammer Underworlds: Nightvault, broken down as follows: 9 objective cards for the Eyes of the Nine; 10 upgrade cards for the Eyes of the Nine; 10 ploys for the Eyes of the Nine; 11 universal objectives, for use with any Warhammer Underworlds warband; 10 universal upgrades, for use with any Warhammer Underworlds warband; 10 universal ploys, for use with any Warhammer Underworlds warband. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Publishers
- Games Workshop Ltd.
Questions and answers
Warhammer Underworlds: Nightvault – The Eyes of the Nine 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: Nightvault – The Eyes of the Nine is 30–60 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: Nightvault – The Eyes of the Nine 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: Nightvault – The Eyes of the Nine 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 Underworlds: Nightvault – The Eyes of the Nine 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 catalogue lists Warhammer Underworlds: Nightvault – The Eyes of the Nine as an expansion for Warhammer Underworlds: Nightvault. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Warhammer Underworlds: Nightvault to use it. Check that your edition of Warhammer Underworlds: Nightvault is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.