Malifaux is a skirmish miniature game in a horror/steampunk setting
Each player builds a force of 5-7 figures from a faction to battle it out. A force is composed of minions and at least one master
Malifaux involves elements of resource management as hands of cards are used instead of dice to resolve skill checks
Each check involves drawing a card from a deck and adding it to a figure's statistic. Players can then use cards from their hands to raise the value
He turn system is integrated, with each player alternating turns between model activations
Based in an alternate Earth, Malifaux uses gothic, steampunk, and Victorian horror with a dose of the wild west to inject fun and depth into the magical lawlessness of a world rife with monsters, necropunks, man-machine hybrids, gunslingers, and power-hungry politicos. Actively using character-driven stories to define the world of Malifaux, seek your fortune in this fast paced and brutal 32mm tabletop miniature skirmish game. Assemble your crew and stake your claim! This rules manual includes an expanded index and provides all of the rules which you need to play Malifaux Second Edition in one compact volume. Grab your Fate Deck, it's time to cheat fate or lose your soul.