Rules

We love Napoleonics. Who doesn't? Over here at the Goonhammer star fort, we usually play our Napoleonics in semi-skirmish settings, at most using a couple of battalions of foot and squadrons of cavalry. Perhaps you want something bigger. Something...

You’ve been waiting for months, and it’s finally here: the tenth Edition of 40k. Promising a simplified (but not necessary simple) rules framework, more clarity than ever, and a complete overhaul of unit rules, this new edition is poised...

Well, we've put this off for far too long really. Battlegroup is what drew me back into miniatures wargaming and started a fire that burns on the oak wood of historicals gaming. Today we’re looking at the ruleset, expansions...

Back in September of 2020, readers of Wargames Illustrated were treated with a free ruleset cheekily called “Never Mind The Billhooks”. Centered on the Wars of The Roses, it soon became a very popular ruleset, with a low barrier of entry to start in medieval England. Two years on, the Deluxe version hit the virtual shelves. Updated and with new theatres to explore, the hype continues. We asked Andy Callan, author of the ruleset to answer some questions about the latest edition.

Welcome to Ruleshammer! This week we’re covering the new Arks of Omen Mission rules. Remember the banner below will take you to the Ruleshammer 9th Edition Compedium, for all the questions I’ve answered for the last few months! Changes to...

Welcome to Ruleshammer! This week we’re covering the new Arks of Omen Detachment. Remember the banner below will take you to the Ruleshammer 9th Edition Compedium, for all the questions I’ve answered for the last few months! The new mission...

Welcome to Ruleshammer! This week we’re covering Squencing and Timing Rules. Remember the banner below will take you to the Ruleshammer 9th Edition Compedium, for all the questions I’ve answered for the last few months! UPDATES PENDING: A GW FAQ...

Welcome to Ruleshammer! This week I'm covering the recent FAQ for Codex Leagues of Votann! You can find more Ruleshammer Q&A by clicking the banner below! The Votann FAQ is out and well, it didn't address every issue I covered...

Welcome to a special edition of Ruleshammer! Today we’re covering some more questions submitted by you, the readers, and our patrons on the Goonhammer Discord specifically about Warhammer: the Horus Heresy 2nd Edition. Can I use Krak Grenades to attack...

If you're new to Warhammer 40,000, then the array of different armies and supplemental rules available to them can seem overwhelming. You've got your codex, but what about your codex supplement? Does your army have any Forge World units?...