Assembling Warhammer Underworlds Embergard
By GUNNZO | Published: 2026-10-30
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to assemble the Warhammer Underworlds Embergard board game. Step-by-step instructions for miniatures, cards, and tokens to start your first match.
Quick answer
Assemble the push-fit Citadel Miniatures, sort the card decks, and organize the tokens to get Warhammer Underworlds Embergard ready for a 30-minute two-player duel.
What comes in the box
Warhammer Underworlds Embergard includes seven colored plastic Citadel Miniatures, two pre-built warband decks, and cardboard tokens representing tunnels and objectives. The miniatures use push-fit assembly, so no glue or tools are required. The box also contains a game board depicting the tunnels beneath Embergard.
Before you start
Clear a flat tabletop with enough room for the game board, card decks, and token piles. The recommended play area is roughly 2 feet by 3 feet. Have the rulebook handy for the first game, but note that the core assembly steps are the same regardless of which warband you choose.
Assembly steps
- Assemble the Citadel Miniatures: Remove each miniature sprue from the box. Snap the arms, weapons, and bases onto the bodies using the push-fit connectors. Check that each piece clicks fully into place. A common mistake is forcing a piece onto the wrong peg; refer to the numbered assembly diagram on the back of the box. Double-check that all seven miniatures match their warband colors before moving on.
- Sort and organize the cards: Separate the two warband decks: Emberwatch and Zikkit’s Tunnelpack. Each deck includes unit cards, action cards, and objective cards. Shuffle each deck separately and place them face-down on their designated spots on the board. Do not mix the decks. Verify that each deck has the correct number of cards listed in the rulebook.
- Place tokens and setup the board: Lay the game board flat. Place the tunnel tokens, objective markers, and any other cardboard tokens in their starting positions as shown in the quick-start guide. Position your assembled miniatures on their starting zones. A common mistake is placing tokens too close together, which can crowd the board; leave one square between each token for clear movement. After placing all tokens, do a quick scan to ensure each piece is within its starting zone.
- Review the turn sequence: Open the rulebook to the turn sequence page. Read through the phases: draw cards, activate abilities, move, and attack. Since the game targets a 30-minute playtime, the sequence is streamlined. A common mistake is forgetting to draw cards at the start of each turn. Place the turn sequence reference card near the board for quick access during your first game.
Product details
- Warhammer Underworlds: Embergard: Contains 7 push-fit, colored plastic Citadel Miniatures for two warbands. Push-fit assembly means you can snap the miniatures together without glue, making setup fast and allowing you to disassemble them for storage.
Warhammer Underworlds: Embergard
