
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,246
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Warmaster
- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2000

Rules assistance for Warmaster Medieval Armies
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Warmaster Medieval Armies is an expansion for Warmaster Ancients released in 2008 for 2 players and 90 minutes per game. It was designed by Rick Priestley, Ken South, and Grant Thomas and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Simulation.
Warmaster Medieval Armies is a supplement to the Warmaster Ancients rule set for ancient wargames. It includes 30 new armies for the Warmaster Ancients game, a comprehensive section on fighting sieges, and a section of special rules additions for fighting medieval battles.
Warmaster Medieval Armies 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 Warmaster Medieval Armies is 90 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.
Warmaster Medieval Armies 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.
Warmaster Medieval Armies belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Simulation. 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 Warmaster Medieval Armies are: Rick Priestley, Ken South, and Grant Thomas. 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 Warmaster Medieval Armies as an expansion for Warmaster Ancients. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Warmaster Ancients to use it. Check that your edition of Warmaster Ancients is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.