Learning the Game
The best way to learn how to play Warhammer is to get stuck in and start playing! The Battle for Skull Pass getting started booklet breaks the game down into easy chunks. That way, you can learn each part of the rules in turn and only need to put together a few models at a time. Finally, the booklet helps you put everything together to fight your first Warhammer battle.

All you need to do is find a suitable place to play and an opponent to challenge — everything else is provided in the Battle for Skull Pass boxed set.

The Playing Area
You can play on any flat surface, from the kitchen table to your living room floor. The gaming exercises don't need much space to play out, while full battles require a bit more room.

Assembling Your Models
Each of the training exercises in the Battle for Skull Pass getting started booklet (and in this web section) will show you which models you need. You don't have to put all of them together before you can start! For the first training exercise, you will need only 12 Dwarf Warriors and 20 Goblin Spearmen.

The first thing you will need to do is remove the models from their plastic frame (also called a "sprue"). It is a good idea to use a pair of clippers for this job, as simply twisting the components off can damage them. The models push together without needing glue, so you can play with them straight away. Later, you can glue them together with a suitable adhesive, such as Citadel Plastic Glue. After that, all your models need are bases.