Malifaux Fourth Edition Gaining Grounds Season Zero Explained

Quick Answer

Gaining Grounds Season Zero is the first objective deck for Malifaux Fourth Edition. Use it to set up Strategies and Schemes that shape each game and reward adaptable play.

How to Use Gaining Grounds Season Zero in a Game

1. 1. Determine the Strategy: Before the game, shuffle the Strategy cards and draw one. Place it face-up where both players can see it. This card sets the primary objective for the entire game. Common mistake: Forgetting to reveal the Strategy before deploying crews. Always do this first so both players can plan.
2. 2. Deal Schemes: Shuffle the Scheme cards and deal two to each player. Players choose one to keep and discard the other face-down. The kept Scheme becomes a hidden objective only that player knows. Checkpoint: Make sure you don't accidentally reveal your chosen Scheme to your opponent. Keep it face-down on your side of the table.
3. 3. Build Your Crew Around the Objectives: Select your crew with the Strategy and your chosen Scheme in mind. For example, if the Strategy rewards holding table quarters, bring models that can survive in contested areas. Common mistake: Ignoring the Strategy when building your crew. A crew built only for killing may struggle to score VP from positional objectives.
4. 4. Score During the Game: At the end of each turn, check if you've met the conditions on the Strategy card. You can also reveal your Scheme at any time to score its points, but revealing it lets your opponent know your plan. Checkpoint: Time your Scheme reveal carefully. Revealing early can disrupt your opponent's plans, but it also gives them information to counter you.
5. 5. Adjust for Tournament Play: For tournament games, the organizer may specify which Strategy cards are in play and whether Schemes are open or closed. Always confirm the format before the game. Common mistake: Assuming every tournament uses the same rules. Check the event pack for any modifications to the Season Zero pool.

Product Details

• Malifaux Fourth Edition - Gaining Grounds Season Zero: Gaining Grounds Season Zero brings the first objective set for Malifaux Fourth Edition, containing Strategy cards, Scheme cards, and the complete Season Zero objective set. Having all Season Zero objectives in one deck saves you from hunting down individual cards and ensures you're using the official tournament pool.