The 9th Age: Fantasy Battles – 3rd Edition

The 9th Age: Fantasy Battles (T9A) is a free, community-driven, 28mm-32mm scale tabletop miniature wargame that simulates large-scale battles between two fantasy armies. It focuses on competitive, balanced, rank-and-file combat, featuring, elves, dwarves, undead, and monsters. It is designed as a successor to Warhammer Fantasy, utilizing similar mechanics in a unique, non-profit setting.

Key Features & Description:

System: A complex, “rank-and-file” game where units are moved on square bases, emphasizing tactical positioning, maneuvering, and army synergy.
Free & Open Source: All rules, army books (15+ factions), and supplements are available for free as PDFs, created by a volunteer community.
Miniatures Agnostic: Players can use any 28mm-32mm miniatures from any manufacturer, provided they are on the correct base sizes.
Gameplay Mechanics: Uses six-sided dice (D6) for all actions, including magic, shooting, and melee combat. The game emphasizes balanced, competitive, and tactical play.
Origins: Founded in 2015 by competitive Warhammer Fantasy tournament players after Warhammer Fantasy was discontinued.
Scale: Games are typically played on a 72″ by 48″ board and can range from small skirmishes to massive, hundreds-of-models-per-side battles.
Recent Changes: 3rd Edition (latest) simplified charging rules by allowing units to be lifted and placed during alignment, reducing complexity.