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Expansion for Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition)
Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition): Codex – Space Marines
2020
Rules assistance for Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition): Codex – Space Marines
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 120–240 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition): Codex – Space Marines
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Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition): Codex – Space Marines is an expansion for Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition) released in 2020 for 2–6 players, 120–240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Measurement Movement.
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About the game
The Space Marines are numbered amongst the most elite warriors in the Imperium. Created by the Emperor himself from the genetic material of the demigod Primarchs, they are the ultimate soldiers for a cruel and terrible age. Inside this 208-page hardback codex, you'll find everything you need to unleash the Space Marines in battle, plus thrilling lore and art to inspire your own collection. Inside this book, you'll find: The history of the Space Marines, with a look at how these genetically engineered warriors annihilate the enemies of the Emperor with terrible force A Space Marines bestiary with background details for every unit and Character featured A showcase of stunningly painted Citadel miniatures Rules for Space Marines units that are available to every every First Founding Chapter, their Successors – including more diverse Chapters such as the Space Wolves, Blood Angels, Dark Angels – and the Deathwatch Rules for creating your own Successor Chapter Tactics Rules for upgrading your Characters to members of the Chapter Command – Chapter Ancient, Chapter Champion, Chief Apothecary, Master of Sanctity, Master of the Forge, Chief Librarian, and Chapter Master Stratagems, Warlord Traits, Litanies of Battle, Psychic Disciplines, Chapter Relics, and optional Secondary Objectives that define the ways that the Space Marines wage war Bespoke Crusade rules providing new Agendas, Requisitions, Battle Traits, Honorifics, and Crusade Relics that are unique to the Space Marines And more! —description from the publisher
Publishers
- Games Workshop Ltd.
Questions and answers
Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition): Codex – Space Marines supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition): Codex – Space Marines is 120–240 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 (Ninth Edition): Codex – Space Marines 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 (Ninth Edition): Codex – Space Marines belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Measurement Movement. 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 (Ninth Edition): Codex – Space Marines as an expansion for Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.