
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,944
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Hordes
- 2–8 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2006

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Warmachine: Apotheosis is an expansion for Warmachine released in 2005 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Matt Wilson (I), Brian Snoddy, and Mike McVey and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers.
From the publisher's website: This 144 page full-color expansion advances the Warmachine storyline and adds new warjacks and warcasters. Warmachine: Apotheosis introduces new rules that improve the depth of play and enrich the gaming experience for new and veteran players alike. In addition to new warcasters, some old favorites return with new abilities and updated models to reflect advancement and changes to their characters. The book also includes a new map-based campaign system providing story-driven play. Expands: Warmachine
Warmachine: Apotheosis 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 Warmachine: Apotheosis is 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 Warmachine: Apotheosis 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.
Warmachine: Apotheosis has a complexity rating of 3.7 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.
Warmachine: Apotheosis belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers. 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 Warmachine: Apotheosis are: Matt Wilson (I), Brian Snoddy, and Mike McVey. 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 Warmachine: Apotheosis as an expansion for Warmachine. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Warmachine to use it. Check that your edition of Warmachine is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.