The Other Side

The Other Side is a cinematic tabletop wargame set in the Malifaux universe. It features pre-assembled miniatures, alternating activations, and card-based combat, allowing players to control large armies, including squads and massive titans, on a 4×6 foot table.

Key features and details include:

Gameplay Mechanics: Instead of dice, players use a deck of cards to resolve conflicts, with the ability to “cheat fate” by playing cards from their hand. It uses a 5-turn, high-stakes system with alternating activations.
Scale and Scope: The game is a “battle” scale, with players controlling companies consisting of commanders, units, and colossal titans.
Key Allegiances: Players choose from factions like the technological Abyssinia, the amphibious Gibbering Hordes, the Cult of the Burning Man, or the Kimon.
Rules & Structure: Units have a “Glory” side with enhanced stats, activated under specific conditions. Games usually last about two hours.
Compatibility: While sharing the same world as Malifaux, the games are not directly compatible. However, some models, such as those in the starter box, include stat cards for both systems.
Components: The starter box typically includes 24 pre-assembled miniatures, Fate Decks, measuring tapes, and tokens.