Cover art for Warhammer: The Island of Blood

Warhammer: The Island of Blood

2010 · BGG
Avg rating
6.96
Bayes rating
5.62
Weight
3.67 (Heavy)
Players
2
Playtime
6 hr
Ratings count
213

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Description

The Island of Blood is the introductory set for Warhammer Fantasy Battle eighth edition. It is a stand alone game containing forces of Skaven and High Elves along with a small rulebook, scenario book and dice and templates necessary to play. Set during a Skaven raid of an Elven fortress island, this set contains two starter armies plus a smaller, pocket-sized version of the Warhammer rules. Players take command of each force, fighting a series of battles recreating the battles for the Island of Blood each looking to conquer it for their own.

Play mode

Competitive

How it plays

Area control & tactical conflict Dice rolling Tile, map & route building

Game type

Wargame Miniatures / skirmish game Board game

What it’s about

Fantasy & myth

Publishers

Games Workshop Ltd.

Designers

Alessio Cavatore Andrew Kenrick Andy Hoare Graham Davey Jeremy Vetock Jervis Johnson Matthew Ward Phil Kelly Robin Cruddace