Malifaux is a world of danger, wonder, and ambition. Connected to Earth through a dimensional rift known as the Great Rift, it is a place where magic flourishes, where lost technologies and hidden secrets await discovery. For those brave enough to venture in, the realm offers opportunities beyond imagination. However, the cost is heavy, and few emerge unchanged.

Humanity discovered Malifaux when the Great Rift opened in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They entered a desolate landscape… but hidden within were treasures. Constructions, relics, and tomes of magic suddenly changed humanity and Earth forever. Wizards took up necromancy, driven mad by whispers urging them to surpass the limits of death magic. The Earth's fading magic was bolstered by Soulstones: beautiful gemstones mined from deep underground, each capable of storing incredible amounts of energy. The industry boomed. Then, everything collapsed.

Malifaux is a game of small-scale skirmishes set in a horror/steampunk environment. Each player creates a force of 5-7 figures from a faction to battle. A force consists of minions and at least one master. Malifaux involves resource management, as poker-sized cards are used instead of dice to resolve skill checks. Each check involves selecting a card from a deck and adding it to a figure's stats. Players can then use cards from their hand to increase the value. The highest value in an opponent's test wins. The turn system is integrated, with each player alternating turns between activating models.

Malifaux models are 32mm 'heroic' scale miniatures made from high-quality plastic.

• Faction: Outcast
• Keyword: Amalgam
• Box includes: Leveticus, 2 Hollow Waifs, Rusty Alyce, 3 Scavengers
• Brand: Malifaux

Players: 2

Age: 12+

Duration: 90-120 minutes

Languages: English