
- BGG rank
- BGG #107
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy
- 2–6 players
- 60–180 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2011

2021
Rules assistance for Warhammer 40,000: Fireteam
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Warhammer 40,000: Fireteam is a board game released in 2021 for 2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid.
Responding to an urgent distress call, Squad Gideon has made planetfall in the distant Bakhar Sector. The worst fears of these five Assault Intercessors of the legendary Ultramarines Chapter are rapidly confirmed: the planet, Zanzamon, is an ancient tomb world belonging to Necrons of the infamous Szarkhan Dynasty – and its malevolent denizens are rapidly beginning to stir. Now, behind enemy lines and without backup, Sergeant Gideon and his men must fight their way through the hordes of awakening Necron Warriors who stand in their way, and put a stop to the Szarkhans' nefarious plans. —description from the publisher
Warhammer 40,000: Fireteam supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Warhammer 40,000: Fireteam is 45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Warhammer 40,000: Fireteam for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Warhammer 40,000: Fireteam has a complexity rating of 2.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Warhammer 40,000: Fireteam belongs to these categories: Fighting and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Warhammer 40,000: Fireteam as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.