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Warhammer Necromunda is a tabletop skirmish game set in the dystopian and crime-ridden underworld of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Players take on the roles of gang leaders, known as "Gang Leaders," who control small bands of fighters in deadly turf wars and power struggles within the industrial hive cities of the far-future Imperium.
In Necromunda, players assemble and customize their gangs, choosing from a variety of different factions such as Goliaths, Eschers, Orlocks, and more, each with its own unique strengths, weaknesses, and playstyle. Gangs can be outfitted with a wide range of weapons, equipment, and skills, allowing players to tailor their forces to suit their preferred tactics and strategies.
Games of Necromunda are played on highly detailed modular terrain, representing the decaying industrial environments of the hive cities. Players must navigate their gangs through narrow streets, winding tunnels, and perilous heights, all while contending with hazards such as traps, toxic spills, and rival gangs lying in wait.
Necromunda is renowned for its fast-paced and brutal gameplay, with a focus on tactical positioning, resource management, and close-quarters combat. Each game is filled with tense and dramatic moments as gangs vie for control of valuable territory, loot, and resources, all while trying to survive the dangers of the hive city streets.
In addition to standard gameplay, Necromunda also features campaign systems where gangs can grow and evolve over time, gaining experience, new skills, and equipment as they compete in a series of linked missions and scenarios. This adds an extra layer of depth and immersion to the game, allowing players to develop their gangs and tell their own stories within the grim and gritty world of Necromunda.
Necromunda is a tabletop miniature wargame that takes place in a dystopian sci-fi world. Players control gangs of fighters who battle for dominance in the underbelly of a massive city called Necromunda. The game is played on a modular board and uses specialized dice to determine the outcome of actions. The game's lore includes complex factions, characters, and an intricate backstory that adds depth to the gameplay. Necromunda has a dedicated fanbase and has spawned numerous expansions and adaptations over the years.
Frequently Asked Questions
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1.What is Necromunda?
Necromunda is a skirmish tabletop war game produced by Games Workshop since 1995. It has been relaunched as Necromunda: Underhive in 2017. In Necromunda, players control rival gangs battling each other in the Underhive, a place of anarchy and violence in the depths below the Hive City.
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2. Is Necromunda part of the Warhammer 40K universe?
The game is set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, and takes place on the mechanized planet of Necromunda, where the player works for various factions in the planet's criminal underworld.
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3.What is the scale of Necromunda?
As in its parent gamer Wahammer 40,000, Necromunda uses 28 mm miniatures (approximately 1:56) and terrain (in this case, the Underhive – a heavily polluted, underground industrial environment). Being a skirmish game, gangs are usually limited to around nine models, but as a result, gameplay can become more detailed.
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4. Best way for beginners to get into Necromunda?
Hive War is a lot cheaper than Dark Uprising, so if you love the gangs in the set or just want to try Necromunda before you fully commit, it's definitely a beginner's set that has everything you need to play the game.
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5.Can you play Necromunda solo?
The Fall of Twin Tanks is a set of rules for playing a Necromunda campaign with one player. It's ideal for lockdowns when other players are scarce, or just for testing some gang builds between campaigns with friends.