Warhammer 40000 is a miniature board game based on dice rolling. Players use painted miniatures representing futuristic combat units. Groups of these miniatures comprise armies that are used to fight against other armies of other players. The players choose a battle scenario and play on a table without a board. Miniatures are moved physically on the board according to the game rules.
The game itself is considered a form of art in terms of painting the miniatures. Out-of-the box miniatures come unpainted, and most players spend a great deal of time painting them (which is a rather long and detailed procedure) to greatly enhance their looks. Painting the Warhammer 40k miniatures is not mandatory for playing the game but it makes the battlefields during the actual play look a lot better.
Each miniature of Warhammer 40k has its own statistics that determine its power and abilities in combat. Actions take place based on dice rolls according to a complex amount of rules. Terrain also plays an important role in the outcome of combat and the game's publisher has released several terrains appropriate for combat. The distance between units also plays a role in the outcome of combat, therefore rulers are being used during the game.
Ratings:
Fun factor: Very High. The complexity of the game along with a great variety of units and miniatures make it extremely funny to play. Warhammer 40k players tend to spend many hours playing each time they gather.
Cost: High - Very High. There are a lot of miniature sets available and buying those miniatures as well as the appropriate paint costs a great deal of money for a board game. Thus the game appeals mostly on collectors.
Complexity: Medium - High. The rules are straightforward in general but there are many exceptions one has to learn to play correct.
Duration: Varies depending on the scenario and the amount as well as the experience of players
Replayability: Very high. Customization of terrain along with the large amount of available miniatures offer endless possibilities.
The game itself is considered a form of art in terms of painting the miniatures. Out-of-the box miniatures come unpainted, and most players spend a great deal of time painting them (which is a rather long and detailed procedure) to greatly enhance their looks. Painting the Warhammer 40k miniatures is not mandatory for playing the game but it makes the battlefields during the actual play look a lot better.
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Each miniature of Warhammer 40k has its own statistics that determine its power and abilities in combat. Actions take place based on dice rolls according to a complex amount of rules. Terrain also plays an important role in the outcome of combat and the game's publisher has released several terrains appropriate for combat. The distance between units also plays a role in the outcome of combat, therefore rulers are being used during the game.
Ratings:
Fun factor: Very High. The complexity of the game along with a great variety of units and miniatures make it extremely funny to play. Warhammer 40k players tend to spend many hours playing each time they gather.
Cost: High - Very High. There are a lot of miniature sets available and buying those miniatures as well as the appropriate paint costs a great deal of money for a board game. Thus the game appeals mostly on collectors.
Complexity: Medium - High. The rules are straightforward in general but there are many exceptions one has to learn to play correct.
Duration: Varies depending on the scenario and the amount as well as the experience of players
Replayability: Very high. Customization of terrain along with the large amount of available miniatures offer endless possibilities.
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