A player's turn consists of three phases: 1. Draw Phase (draw 2 cards), 2. Action Phase (perform up to 3 actions), 3. End Phase (discard down to hand limit). Players take turns clockwise.

Units can move up to their movement allowance (typically 3 spaces). Movement costs extra for difficult terrain (e.g., forests cost 2 per space). Units cannot move through occupied spaces unless specified by a special ability.

When units engage in combat, compare their attack and defense values. Roll a D6 and add modifiers. If the result meets or exceeds the target's defense, damage is dealt. Critical hits occur on a roll of 6.

The game ends when a player achieves one of the following victory conditions: 1. Control all three central objectives, 2. Eliminate all opposing faction leaders, or 3. Complete a specific scenario objective. The first player to meet a condition wins immediately.