There are two kinds of tiles in the game: Instant Action Tiles and Board Tiles. Each tile is clearly marked so it’s easy to identify its function. The Board Tiles have a border printed around the edges, while Instant Action Tiles do not have a border. Here are some examples of the two tile types:
Instant Action Tiles
The Instant Action Tiles represent specific actions. They are not placed on the board but their effects take place instantly and then the tiles are discarded.
Board Tiles
Board Tiles represent your army’s units, which normally only act during a Battle when they attack other players' units (tiles) and HQs. In order to use them, players place them on a chosen, unoccupied hex on the board – they cannot be placed on top of other tiles. Once placed, a tile remains in its position until the end of the game or until it is killed and removed from the board. The only exception from this rule are special abilities which allow some tiles to be moved around the board.