Basic HOTTs is played between two armies, each consisting of elements totaling up to 50 army points (AP) and controlled by a single general representing a player. Much larger mass battles can also be fought including one general per 75 AP, one of whom must be designated as commander-in-chief. The subordinate generals can either represent extra players or not.

Each element consists of a rectangular base, to which is fixed either one or several figures according to the element type. Elements vary in cost:

Each general is part of one of the army's elements. This must not be a God, dragon, paladin, lurkers or sneakers element.

Each army must also have a Stronghold used only if defending, the loss of which is fatal.

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