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Warhammer 40 (1987)

2 players · 60–120 min · age 16+ · ★ 6.8 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
60–120 min
Age
16+
Complexity
Medium-heavy
BGG rating
6.8/10

Best for 2 players aged 16+ who like book games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 60–120 min.

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About Warhammer 40

The first edition of Warhammer 40,000, but different enough to call it another game. Rogue Trader was a story-based skirmish game with plots the GM (Game Master) would write up. Rules were provided for various races but algorithms were also in the rulebook to calculate the cost of your homemade units. There was a wide variety of gear, vehicles, and troop types available to each army. Players were encouraged to use other companies models with GW's own and make up rules and uni…

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Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Line of Sight, Measurement Movement, Modular Board, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Rick Priestley

Players: 2P

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Warhammer 40 FAQ

How many players is Warhammer 40?
Warhammer 40 plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 16 and up.
How long does Warhammer 40 take to play?
A game of Warhammer 40 takes 60–120 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Warhammer 40 any good?
Warhammer 40 rates 6.8/10 from 551 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a book / miniatures game built around dice rolling, line of sight, measurement movement.