House of the Jade Lantern

It arrived the other day, and by it, I mean the complete Idols of Torment package. In addition to coming in a nice cardboard box that I’ll probably use for some terrain piece or another, the package was well equipped: gorgeous hardback, set of cards with tokens, bespoke bag with activation tokens and the Lost minis.

I’ve had a chance to read through the book, and I’ve enjoyed it cover to cover. As a first rules/rulebook/minis outing, the Black Magic Craft team turned in a very impressive book. Game play is interesting – Players are competing with each other to reap the Lost, so there’s two targets. Some of the powers (open to both Players) allow outright manipulation of the board and terrain: moving pieces, removing or adding new pieces during play.

I’m still thinking about which of the official BMC Idol minis I might want. In the meantime, I’ve gotten my first band – a group of The Strife – put together using some old Citadel Beastmen. They’re about battle ready, I think.

Definitely eager to get a game or three of this one in.

Until next time, be well and good gaming!