Imaginary Worlds

Warhammer - The Heavy Metal of Board Games

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Jun 21, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Learning Warhammer from Mom

  • Ezekiel Lydal learned Warhammer from his mother, who introduced him gently to the game.
  • His first model was from her army, highlighting a family connection in learning the hobby.
INSIGHT

Warhammer as Legalistic Strategy

  • Warhammer games resemble lawyers playing with action figures, full of complex rules and declarations.
  • This legalistic aspect explains why many players are highly educated and enjoy the challenge.
ANECDOTE

Kids Building and Painting Models

  • Dante, a young player, assembles and paints models, using them for his Black Temple Army.
  • Kids engage deeply with Warhammer by building and customizing miniatures, learning the craft firsthand.
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