Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition)

A game by Andy Chambers, Jervis Johnson, Rick Priestley, Gavin Thorpe

2 - 6 Players 30 - 120 minutes High

Dice Rolling, Events, Line of Sight, Measurement Movement, Modular Board, Simulation, Variable Player Powers

Miniatures, Science Fiction, Wargame

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Description

Warhammer 40,000 is a classic tabletop miniature-based war game set in a dystopian future, where 2 to 6 players can engage in epic battles. With a range of factions to choose from, including Space Marines, Imperial Guard, Eldar, Tyranids, and Chaos, each with their own unique sub-groups and flavors, players can select their armies based on the miniatures they own. To ensure balance, each miniature is assigned a points value, and players agree on a points limit and rules for a specific scenario. The game is played in phases, covering movement, melee combat, and ranged combat, with physical measurement and dice rolls determining the outcome of each turn. With playtime ranging from 30 to 120 minutes, Warhammer 40,000 offers a challenging and immersive experience, despite its complicated rules. Published in 1998, this third edition of the game has stood the test of time, and its modular board and variable player powers make each game unique and exciting.