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Warhammer 40.000 is wargame that tries to realistically simulate warfare in a high magic futuristic fantasy setting. It is produced by Games Workshop company for their Warhammer 40.000 setting.

This is the system analysis of the 7th edition of the rules.

Wargame: Warhammer 40.000

Edition: Warhammer 40.000 Ed7 (2014.05.24-2017.06.17)

Successor: Warhammer 40.000 Ed8 (2017.06.17-2020)

Previous editions: Warhammer 40.000 Ed1 (1987-1993), Warhammer 40.000 Ed2 (1993-1998), Warhammer 40.000 Ed3 (1998-2004), Warhammer 40.000 Ed4 (2004-2008), Warhammer 40.000 Ed5 (2008-2012), Warhammer 40.000 Ed6 (2012-2014)

Setting: Warhammer 40.000

Company: Games Workshop company

Designer: ?

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Players: 2 (2+ with modifications), Player abilities: Various, Possibly different, Units: Single miniatures grouped in squads

Turn structure: Taking turns, moving whole armies, Movement: Set distances,

Playing time: 90+ min, depending on the size of the battle, Play style: Abstract, Tries to be Realistic, Competitive, Theme: Combat, Language dependency: Rulebook, army lists, cards

Features: Competitive, Miniatures, Random effects (dice)

Wargames - Warhammer 40.000 from Games Workshop - Wargame system analysis
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Warhammer 40.000 is wargame that tries to realistically simulate warfare in a high magic futuristic fantasy setting. It is produced by Games Workshop company for their Warhammer 40.000 setting.

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Wargame: Warhammer 40.000

Latest edition: Warhammer 40.000 Ed8 (2017.06.17-)

Rules: Warhammer 40.000 Ed8

Previous editions: Warhammer 40.000 Ed1 (1987-1993), Warhammer 40.000 Ed2 (1993-1998), Warhammer 40.000 Ed3 (1998-2004), Warhammer 40.000 Ed4 (2004-2008), Warhammer 40.000 Ed5 (2008-2012), Warhammer 40.000 Ed6 (2012-2014), Warhammer 40.000 Ed7 (2014.05.24-2017.06.17)

Predecessor: Reaper Ed2 (1981), Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed1 (1983-1984), Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed2 (1984-1987), Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed3 (1987-1992)

Battle! Practical Wargaming (Charles Grant), Laserburn (1980, Bryan Ansell)

Parallel developments:  Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed4 (1992-1996), Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed5 (1996-2000), Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed6 (2000-2006), Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed7 (2006-2010)

Setting: Warhammer 40.000

Company: Games Workshop company

Designer:

Warhammer 40.000 Ed1: Rick Priestley

Warhammer 40.000 Ed2: Andy Chambers

Warhammer 40.000 Ed3: ?

Warhammer 40.000 Ed4: ?

Warhammer 40.000 Ed5: Matt Ward

Warhammer 40.000 Ed6: ?

Warhammer 40.000 Ed7: ?

Warhammer 40.000 Ed8: ?

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Players: 2 (2+ with modifications), Player abilities: Various, Possibly different, Units: Single miniatures grouped in squads

Turn structure: Taking turns, moving whole armies, Movement: Set distances,

Playing time: 90+ min, depending on the size of the battle, Play style: Abstract, Tries to be Realistic, Competitive, Theme: Combat, Language dependency: Rulebook, army lists, cards

Features: Competitive, Miniatures, Random effects (dice)

 
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Warhammer Fantasy Battles is wargame that tries to realistically simulate warfare in a high magic fantasy setting. It is produced by Games Workshop for their Warhammer Fantasy setting.

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Wargame: Warhammer Fantasy Battles

Last edition: Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed8 (2010-2015)

Rules: Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed8

Previous editions: Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed1 (1983-1984), Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed2 (1984-1987), Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed3 (1987-1992), Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed4 (1992-1996), Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed5 (1996-2000), Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed6 (2000-2006), Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed7 (2006-2010)

Predecessor: Reaper Ed2 (1981)

Successor wargames: Warhammer 40.000 Ed1 (1988), Warhammer: Age of Sigmar Ed1 (2015-2016-)

Setting: Warhammer Fantasy

Company: Games Workshop company

Designer:

Ed1: Bryan Ansell, Richard Halliwell, Rick Priestley

Ed7: Alessio Cavatore

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Players: 2 (2+ with modifications), Player abilities: Various, Possibly different, Units: Single miniatures grouped in squads

Turn structure: Taking turns, moving whole armies, Movement: Set distances,

Playing time: 90+ min, depending on the size of the battle, Play style: Tries to be Realistic, Competitive, Theme: Combat, Language dependency: Rulebook, army lists, cards

Features: Competitive, Miniatures, Random effects (dice)

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Warhammer: Age of Sigmar Ed2 - Unit types and model suggestions

The Warhammer: Age of Sigmar Ed2 (Warhammer: Age of Sigmar) system has Warhammer: Age of Sigmar range miniatures produced by Games Workshop company for every unit type in the rules. However, there are several miniatures that could be used as good substitues, if you don't have access to the original, or if you'd like some variety in your collection of miniatures.

Wargames - Warploque Miniatures - ArcWorlde - Products - Resources

Company: Warploque Miniatures

Game: ArcWorlde

Current edition: Ed1 (2010? 2013?)

Setting: ArcWorlde

Designer: Alex Huntley

I've collected the resources and ArcWorlde tutorials I've found interesting.

Company: Warploque Miniatures

Range: ArcWorlde (Fantasy)

Game: ArcWorlde

Scale: 1:56 (28mm / 32mm) is the claimed scale, but it's more likely to be 1:53, some say 35mm scale

Proportion: Heroic scale, especially the heads, but the bodies look Realistic to me

Paintjob: Unpainted

Sculptors: Alex Huntley

I've collected the sources and ArcWorlde tutorials I've found interesting.

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Miniature Set: Weyland Yutani Commandos set Set type: Board game expansion: unit, Game expansion: miniature, System: Alien vs Predator Ed1 (Alien vs Predator) Product name: Weyland Yutani Commandos, Species: Human, Range: Alien vs Predator (Futuristic), Series: Alien vs Predator (Prodos), Setting: Alien & Predator universe, Company: Prodos Games, Production: 2015-2018- -2019? (out of production) Scale: 1:56 (28mm / 32mm), Proportions: Realistic, Size: ca. 35mm high, Material: Resin, Priming: Primer is not necessary Assembly: Multi-piece, Needs glue, Pre-cut, Needs cutting Posing: Medium, Paintjob: Unpainted, Base: No base, Sculptor: ? Base set price (Weyland Yutani Commandos set): 15 GBP / 18 EUR / 19,2 USD, Price/model: 3 GBP / 3,6 EUR / 3,8 USD Contents:  5x 1 Weyland Yutani Commandos 1x Weyland Yutani Commando #1 with pulse rifle 1x Weyland Yutani Commando #2 with pulse rifle 1x Weyland Yutani Commando #3 with smartgun 1x Weyland Yutani Commando #4 with pulse rifle 1x Weyland Yutani Commando #5 with flamethrower

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Read our preview of the Weyland Yutani Commandos set for Alien vs Predator: The Hunt Begins from Prodos Games (we do not have this product for review)

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Board game set: Windwalker Faction Expansion, Set type: Game expansion: faction, Game expansion: unit, Game expansion: miniature, Product code: CW-F3, System: Cthulhu Wars, Series: Cthulhu Mythos, Miniatures Range: Cthulhu Wars (Modern Fantasy), Company: Petersen Games, Production: 2015-2016- Designer: Sandy Petersen Style: Miniatures Miniatures Range: Cthulhu Wars (Modern Fantasy), Species: Various, Scale: 1:56 (28mm / 32mm), Proportions: Realistic, Size: Various, Material: Soft plastic, Priming: Not necessary Assembly: One-piece, Sprueless, No cutting, Posing: Medium, Paintjob: Unpainted, Base: Integral scenic base, Sculptor: Various (Fenris Games) Features: Various Base price (Windwalker Faction Expansion): 50 USD (? EUR / ? GBP), Price/model: ca. 3 USD (? Euro / ? GBP) if you need all the other components Contents: many Contents - Miniatures: 1x Ithaqua 1x Rhan-Tegoth 4x Wendigo 4x Gnoph-Keh 6x Acolyte Cultist 1x Ice Age Token 1x Doom Marker 1x Power Marker

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Board game set: Yuggoth Map Expansion, Set type: Game expansion: map, Game expansion: rules, Game expansion: unit, Game expansion: miniature, Product code: CW-M3, System: Cthulhu Wars, Series: Cthulhu Mythos, Miniatures Range: Cthulhu Wars (Modern Fantasy), Company: Petersen Games, Production: 2015-2016- Designer: Sandy Petersen Style: Miniatures Miniatures Range: Cthulhu Wars (Modern Fantasy), Species: Various, Scale: 1:56 (28mm / 32mm), Proportions: Realistic, Size: Various, Material: Soft plastic, Priming: Not necessary Assembly: One-piece, Sprueless, No cutting, Posing: Medium, Paintjob: Unpainted, Base: Integral scenic base, Sculptor: Various (Fenris Games) Features: Various Base price (Yuggoth Map Expansion): 40 USD (? EUR / ? GBP), Price/model: ca. ? USD (? Euro / ? GBP) if you need all the other components Contents: many Contents - Miniatures: 1x Watcher of the Green Pyramid (purple) 6x Slime (gray)

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Read our preview of the Yuggoth Map Expansion for the Cthulhu Wars board game from Petersen Games (we do not have this product for review)

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Zombicide board game

Game: Zombicide (CoolMiniOrNot)

The story of the Zombicide game experience based on real events was made by Gregor Ottó.

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Zombie Hunting Report From Joshua's Diary - Happy Meal for Christmas

I remember the old times, when the winter's mood approached me. But this hasn't been the case for quite some time. Long frosty nights, relentless illnesses, and fasting for weeks are coming. Time to prepare for the holidays!

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Zombicide board game

Game: Zombicide (CoolMiniOrNot)

Author: Gregor Ottó
Edited by: Kadmon

Translation based on: Zombicide board game - It's Halloween! - Gameplay narrative by Ottó (2019.01.05)
Translation: Google Translate (Google Translate website)

The story of the Zombicide game experience based on real events was made by Gregor Ottó.

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Zombie Hunting Report From Belle's Diary - It's Halloween!

They say there is a day in the year when the otherwise impenetrable boundary between the spirit world and the physical world ceases to exist. The souls of the dead can all return to our real plane plane for a last desperate walk. I wouldn't be surprised if it really was. The carcasses of the dead are still walking around here at twenty-four.

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Zombicide board game

Game: Zombicide (CoolMiniOrNot)

Author: Gregor Ottó
Edited by: Kadmon

Translation based on: Zombicide társasjáték - Az egy torony - Játék narratíva Ottótól (2017.09.10)
Translation: Google Translate (Google Translate website)

The story of the Zombicide game experience based on real events was made by Gregor Ottó.

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Zombie Hunting Report - That's a tower

They locked us. We could not run away. The district swirled all over the zombies. There was a way left for us. Up! There was a giant radio tower in the street. It is enclosed by a two-storey, massive fence. It did not work, but with a control panel we opened the electric doors, which allowed us to run for help and then return to the radio tower where the helicopter could pick us up. But for the key to the tower gate we had to go deep! To the bottom of a cellar.

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Article updated: 2020.03.31

The Zombicide Season 1 board game from Guillotine Games & CoolMiniOrNot is a very popular cooperative zombie-themed gamed. There are lots of reviews, fan-made additions and paiting tutorials all around the web. I've collected those articles and videos I've found interesting.

Article updated: 2017.03.11

After a few games of Zombicide Season 1 boardgame from Guillotine Games company & CoolMiniOrNot company, we have introduced some house rules that fit our gaming style better. In this article I list these rules we use for our games.