Scenario 1: Simplified Introduction

Narrative Introduction

In a contested region of the Mortal Realms, two armies prepare for an important battle. The cunning Skaven attempt to secure a passage to execute their secret plans. Meanwhile, the Stormcast Eternals, luminous heroes and protectors of order, stand ready to stop them. A decisive confrontation is about to take place for control of this land…

Before Starting: Explain the Main Rules

Take a few minutes before setup to explain these basics to your child:

• The objective: Bring a full unit into the opponent’s deployment zone or eliminate most of the opposing forces.
• Important distances:
  • Movement: Units can move up to 6 inches per turn.
  • Cohesion: Figures in the same unit must stay within 1 inch of each other.
  • Attack range: 1 inch for melee attacks, 12 inches for ranged attacks.
• The concept of melee:
  • A unit engaged in melee (1 inch or less from an enemy unit) cannot move.
  • Explain how melee can be used to block the opponent’s movements.
• What is a unit?:
  • A unit is a group of figures that move and fight together. These figures must remain close to each other to maintain cohesion.

Setup

1. Deployment Zones:

   • Each player picks a side of the board as their deployment zone.
   • Units must be placed within 6 inches from the edge of their side.
   • Enemy figures cannot be placed within 9 inches of each other.

2. Turn Order:

   • The player who finishes deploying first goes first.

3. Optional Balancing:

   • If a player controls the Skaven, they can voluntarily “forget” certain units to balance the game. For example, deploy only three units instead of four.

Objective of the Game

• For both players: Move a full unit into the opponent’s deployment zone (within 6 inches of the opposite edge) while blocking enemy forces.
• The first player to achieve this goal or eliminate a significant portion of the opposing forces wins the game.

Game Rules

• Turn Sequence:

  • Players take turns.
  • Each turn consists of two main phases:
    1. Movement: Each unit may move up to 6 inches unless engaged in melee.
    2. Combat: Only the active player’s units can attack during their turn.

• Combat:

  • A unit can attack if within range (1 inch for melee, 12 inches for ranged attacks).
  • Roll one die per attacking figure:
    • A result of 4+ scores a successful hit.
    • The attacked unit may attempt a save (see below).

• Saving Throws:

  • Each hit can be negated on a roll of 4+.
  • No modifiers (such as “rend”) are applied.

Ignored or Simplified Rules

• No special abilities.
• Weapon ranges are standardized.
• Terrain effects (obstacles, cover) are ignored.
• Line-of-sight rules are not used.

Tips to Engage the Child

• Overact the actions: Turn dice results into amusing or heroic moments (e.g., “They swung and missed wildly!” or “It was a perfect parry!”).
• Allow for improvisation: If a unit misses all its attacks, comment humorously on their clumsiness or invent a funny narrative excuse.
• Encourage active choices: Praise the child when they successfully block a unit in melee or land a solid attack, reinforcing their understanding of the mechanics.

What You’ll Learn

• The basics of a turn: movement, attacking, saving.
• The concept of melee: how to engage or block an opposing unit.
• The importance of strategic placement to avoid being blocked.