One of the most exciting new wargames you've probably missed

There are plenty of brilliant wargames people may not have heard of, and Malediction is one of the most notable. It targets players who want smaller, focused games that won’t take up a full afternoon, and it stands out because it doesn’t demand a large upfront cost.

The two-player starter set includes two armies, some terrain, rules, dice and the cards needed to play. Instead of expensive plastic miniatures or lower-quality alternatives, the box uses cardboard standees so you can start playing without sprue clippers or a paintbrush, lowering the cost and making lunchtime gaming realistic.

If you prefer physical minis, the game’s troops and terrain can be 3D-printed, and that option applies across other boxed Malediction products. Those models also work well for tabletop RPGs, and Loot Studios offers a monthly subscription for fantasy and sci-fi RPG miniatures.

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