Judge Dredd: I am the Law! by Warlord Games - a 28mm Sci-fi Strategy Battle Game for 2 or More Players Using Miniatures

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Your Judges, however, will need those skills and improved stat lines if they are to survive life in the Big Meg. With the Judge Dredd Miniatures Gameincluding rules and miniatures for some of the most dangerous individuals the world has ever seen, Judges will be pitted against the likes of Judge Death, Mean Machine Angel and Orlok the Assassin; perps who have faced Judge Dredd himself on many occasions. Any Mega-City One Judge must aspire to Dredd’s legendary levels of skill and determination if they are to bring justice to such legendary killers. Justice in the Judge Dredd Miniatures Game In one way it’s brilliant – with this one book, you’ll have all the rules to play out any scenario you can think of, no matter whether it includes vehicles, mounts or even rooftop chases. The book will also help you develop a strong sense of the fictional world of Mega-City One. However, the downside is that if you’re not already familiar with the game, or at least with other tabletop skirmish games, the learning curve will be very steep. Lawrod Mk5:derived from the venerable MK1 Lawgiver, this long-barrelled rifle sacrifices the exotic rounds and versatility of the Mk2 pistol for greater accuracy. In game this rifle can fire up to 36” without sacrificing accuracy; perfect for plugging perps or shooting Sovs at range! The Judge Dredd miniatures game finds players controlling either a street gang or the Judges trying to stop its activities. The game takes place in a series of turns, in which players draw coloured chips from a cup or bag. If one of the Judge team’s chips is drawn, that player can activate one of their figures; if one of the gang’s chips is drawn, then their controlling player can choose to activate one of their models.

The ‘I Am The Law’ Starter Set is designed as a way into the world of this game. The world of Judge Dredd more generally. It includes everything you need to get playing. From a rulebook to a small number of miniatures, combat dice, the relevant tokens and markers, a selection of cards detailing special actions and armoury, and various pieces of street furniture. The set also includes a large, two-sided play mat, but I’ll say more about that later. Additionally, it includes a booklet containing three starter set specific scenarios that can be linked together to form a mini-campaign. This is with one player taking on the role of an increasing number of gang members, the other controlling two Street Judges. These missions are a way to gain a basic understanding of the game’s mechanics. They certainly whet the appetite for more action. However, they’re not without their complications. The Rule Of LawIn the 2080s speed and volume eating, ‘scoffing’, became a competitive sport and extreme obesity became the desired body image for many Mega-City citizens. Some may be surprised at the limited number of minis actually provided in the set– especially when compared to the complex setups shown in the rulebook. It is, almost inevitably, impossible to recreate the kind of battles pictured with what’s provided here. Warlord Games have given the player just enough to be getting on with. However, if you really want to recreate the world of the comics then you’re going to want to invest in many additional models, buildings and props. Mission Debrief In the world of Judge Dredd, the metropolis known as Mega-City One stretches down the entire eastern seaboard of the US. It’s a space of ruin, street gangs and police enforcement officers known as Judges. In the Judge Dredd Miniatures Game, this same city stretches across the length and breadth of your tabletop. In this space, players can stage face-offs between the opposing forces of crime and law. These running battles are only limited in scope by the players’ imagination, the space you have available and the models you have to hand to represent them. It’s designed for 2 or more players, with 2-4 being the recommended player count (I only played 2-player games during the review process). Hitting The Streets

All of the combat events are resolved using the game’s custom dice. D6s with custom faces indicating hits and shields, with one ‘special’ face. The set also includes two standard D6s for use in some situations. Build QualityA blessing of Danu was placed upon Sláine that caused Earth power to channel through his body when suitably enraged. This would bring about a warp spasm, turning Sláine into a fearless, twisted giant of a warrior who could slay a handful of foes with every swing of his favourite axe, Brainbiter. In game, if Sláine Mac Roth rolls two special sides during a close combat roll, he has potential to “Warp Out”, and his miniature be replaced by Warp-Spasm Sláine, whose stat-line, though hardier, is a whole lot more unpredictable… Earth Tribes Warband M2000 Widowmaker:this new weapon is a rapid-fire spit gun combined with a pump-action grenade launcher. This grenade launcher can fire stumm gas and frag grenades as required.

Judge Minty debuted in the eponymous Judge Dredd story as seen in prog #147 of 2000 AD and Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files 03. At the conclusion of this story, Minty is seen taking the Long Walk into the Cursed Earth, there to take the Law to the lawless.Body Armour: Judges wear toughened bodysuits, a variety of armoured pads and, of course, a helmet. This body armour is lightweight and durable enough to provide your tabletop Judges with heightened Resists stats, but not at the expense of their Evade. Lawmaster: The standard mode of transport for Judges, the Lawmaster is an armoured motorbike fitted with bullet-proof tyres, a variety of weapons and a computer. This computer can control the Lawmaster autonomously, enabling the rider to dismount and leave the Lawmaster to act alone.