{"product_id":"starcraft-miniatures-games-wave-1-rulebook","title":"Starcraft Miniatures Games: Wave 1 Rulebook","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"data item content\" id=\"description\" data-role=\"content\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-label-description\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn the rules of engagement with this softcover book, featuring tutorials for your first game and iconic art from across the franchise!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"data item content\" id=\"description\" data-role=\"content\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-label-description\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Starcraft Tabletop Miniatures Game Wave 1 Rulebook provides the core rules for Archon Studio's skirmish wargame, enabling tactical battles with Terran, Zerg, and Protoss miniatures on a 32mm scale. Released as part of the March 2026 launch, it emphasizes fast-paced RTS-inspired gameplay without traditional tabbing mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• \u003c\/strong\u003eThree-Phase Structure: Alternating turns in Movement, Assault (shooting), and Close Combat phases, with APM tokens for initiative control via passing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003c\/strong\u003e Dynamic Supply System: Start with reserves; deploy units as supply increases each round or frees up from losses, supporting reinforcements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003c\/strong\u003e Rock-Paper-Scissors Counters: Units like marauders excel vs. armored foes but falter against light infantry; aerial units dodge melee but skip objectives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• \u003c\/strong\u003eOne-Roll Combat: Single dice rolls for attacks (rate, hit, damage) plus surge dice to cancel armor saves, balancing horde and elite play.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• \u003c\/strong\u003eTerrain Integration: Sized terrain (1-3 or infinite) affects line-of-sight and hiding, with faction tactics like Terran dropships for flexible deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Archon Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68202927063263,"sku":"SCM-30430-N","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/0847\/1263\/files\/w2_rulebook-_1.jpg?v=1792554155","url":"https:\/\/gamingdna.co.nz\/products\/starcraft-miniatures-games-wave-1-rulebook","provider":"Gaming DNA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}