Battlesworn

Battlesworn: Bid for Victory is a fantasy skirmish miniatures wargame that uses a simultaneous bidding mechanic to determine initiative and the number of actions, where the lowest bidder acts first with characters equal to their bid, and the highest bidder reacts with the difference in bids. The game is designed to be quick to learn and play, focusing on abstract, simple rules for fantasy combat with minimal character statistics, allowing for fast gameplay with any scale miniatures over a terrain-filled table.

Key Features

Bidding Mechanic:

Instead of a traditional turn-based system, players bid secretly for initiative. The lowest bid acts first, with the number of characters acting equal to the bid. The difference between the highest and lowest bid determines how many characters the higher bidder can activate in response.
Quick and Simple:

The rules are concise, designed for easy learning and fast play, allowing for games to be completed in about an hour.
Abstract Characters:

Character profiles are not encumbered with detailed stats. They are defined by a few generic classes, such as Fighter, Shooter, or Warmage, each with unique traits.
Any Minis Welcome:

The game can be played with any existing collection of miniatures, regardless of their scale.
Focus on Skirmish Action:

Battlesworn is a miniatures wargame focused on small-scale, skirmish actions on a tabletop with terrain pieces.
Stand-Alone Game:

No other products or game systems are required to play.