Starter Set 01 Guide

What This Gundam Assemble Starter Set 01 Guide Covers

A tabletop box can look like a pile of counters until the turn order clicks. That is why a practical Gundam Assemble starter set 01 guide matters: it turns the board, timeline tokens, and unit cards into a first game you can actually finish. This Gundam Assemble starter set 01 guide focuses on the setup order, the one Primary Action every unit must take, and the scoring habits that keep a small squad competitive.

The quick-start format uses a small squad, a shared board, and scenario objectives. You do not need to memorize every card before the first round. You need to know which pieces belong on the board, which stay within reach, and which decisions happen during a unit’s activation. The sections below follow that order.

If your scenario sheet calls for bases, carriers, garrisons, additional upgrades, energy, terrain, status-effect tokens, or objective control tokens, place them where the sheet indicates. The list above is the shared quick-start kit, not a substitute for scenario-specific placement.

Setup: From Box to Battle

The setup section of this Gundam Assemble starter set 01 guide follows the quick-start play sequence: board first, then scenario pieces, shared supplies, player squads, and timeline tokens. That order prevents the common first-game mistake of hunting for dice while a unit is already active.

Two checks save time. First, confirm every unit has both a model on the board and a matching unit card in view. Second, confirm every timeline token sits on the round shown by its unit card. If a token is on the wrong round, the whole first phase feels off.

Timeline and Unit Actions

The timeline is the part of this Gundam Assemble starter set 01 guide that new players most often misread. Each unit gets a token on the round indicated by its starting timeline value. The round token moves to the lowest round that still has a token, and the unit on top of that stack activates first. When several players’ tokens share a round, an attack-die roll decides who goes first; ties are rerolled. That single rule creates most of the game’s pacing, so set the track carefully before anyone touches a unit.

When a unit activates, it can perform actions A through D once each, in any order, but it must take one Primary Action from B-1 through B-4 every round. In practice, you cannot spend an activation only on Advancing, using a command ability, and playing a card. Pick the Primary Action first, then slot the other actions around it.

Movement, Combat, and Unit Card Reading

For the movement portion of this Gundam Assemble starter set 01 guide, remember two hex rules: a unit may stop on any hex within the distance it is allowed to move, and once it stops and performs another action, it cannot resume moving. Only one unit can occupy a hex at a time. Allied units can be passed through, but enemy units cannot, so plan detours rather than straight lines.

• Check each unit’s starting timeline value before deployment.
• Keep unit cards visible so hit points, VP, traits, weapons, and abilities are easy to reference.
• Read weapon abilities before choosing Attack; the card is the source for special effects.
• Use scenario objectives to decide whether a unit should move toward a fight or hold a position.
• Track which units have already taken their Primary Action so you do not skip a required choice.

The unit card is not decoration. It tells you when the unit acts, what it can do, and how it scores. If a rule question comes up, read the card before improvising.

Attack is a Primary Action, and the weapon entries on the unit card explain special effects. The quick-start overview does not replace weapon-specific text, so read the weapon line before rolling.

Tactics, Squad Building, and Victory Points

The Gundam Assemble starter set 01 guide deck rules are easy to underestimate. Each player builds a nine-card Tactics deck, shuffles it, and draws three cards for the opening hand. After the first Phase, which ends after 10 rounds, each player draws three more cards. Playing a Tactics card is the D action during an activation, so it competes with the rest of that unit’s action list.

Squads can mix units from different Gundam series and factions, which is part of the appeal. The limits matter more than the flavor. You cannot exceed the scenario’s unit count, and you cannot include multiple copies of a unit with the same unit card number unless that unit is Mass Produced. For Tactics cards, every card in your deck needs at least one unit in your squad that meets its requirement, and normally only one copy of a Tactics card can be included.

The final part of this Gundam Assemble starter set 01 guide is scoring. Most scenarios award victory points for defeating enemy units and achieving scenario goals. At the end of the game, the player with the most VP usually wins. That makes every attack a scoring decision, not just a damage decision. If a scenario objective is close to completion, a unit may be more valuable holding a position than chasing another fight.

FAQ

How many Tactics cards do I draw at the start?

Each player shuffles a nine-card deck and draws three. After the first Phase, which is 10 rounds, each player draws three more. Playing a card uses the D action during a unit activation, so do not treat the hand as a free extra phase.

What happens when two units share a timeline round?

Roll one attack die for each player with a token in that round. The higher roll starts the round; reroll ties. Stack your own same-round tokens in the order you prefer before play begins.

Can I take two copies of the same unit?

Not unless the unit is Mass Produced. The restriction is tied to the unit card number, so compare card numbers rather than model names alone.

What is the fastest way to use a Gundam Assemble starter set 01 guide at the table?

Set up the board and scenario pieces first, place unit cards and timeline tokens, then choose one Primary Action per activation. Keep the unit card visible, check VP sources, and use the scenario sheet for any placement details. A Gundam Assemble starter set 01 guide is most useful when it is open beside the timeline track, not read once and shelved.