It's time for a new Wargame of the Month and this May we're all about the rank and flank, with Kings of War from Mantic Games!

To help you get started playing this fantastic massed fantasy battles game we've got a great 20% off Wargame of the Month special across the range.

So let's take a closer look at what makes Kings of War one of our favourites…

What is Kings of War?

Kings of War is a traditional mass battle game, with armies of big blocks of infantry, cavalry, monsters and warmachines facing off on the battlefield, manoeuvring for advantage and crushing the enemy in brutal melee.

But what sets it apart from other fantasy battle systems like the old Warhammer Fantasy Battles or the Ninth Age is its streamlined, tightly balanced ruleset which is simple to learn yet still has the strategic depth to keep veteran players on their toes. Games are fast, thanks in part to the fact you don't need to remove individual models as casualties, which means you can get several large games in during an afternoon with no trouble.

How to get started?

If you've already got an army of fantasy miniatures then getting started with Kings of War is very simple, grab a copy of the Gamers Edition Rulebook, which includes the core rules, magic spells, artefacts and 11 army lists for an RRP of $24.99! If you also pick up the Uncharted Empires supplement you get another 9 armies to use, which will cover just about any collection of fantasy miniatures you might have from Undead to Ratkin.

If you're new to fantasy miniature gaming then check out the fantastic Kings of War Two Player Battle Set, which has a great price of $89.99 and includes the gamers edition rulebook, a 60 miniature Undead force and a 33 miniature Dwarf force to get you going.

Each army which Mantic Games produce miniatures for has it's own Starter Army for just $109.99 rrp and if you want to start large then check out the Mega Armies for $179.99. Obviously this month it's an even better deal as you're saving 20% off ;).