- BGG rank
- BGG #10,952
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Warhammer 40,000: Codex
- 2 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 1994
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Rules assistance for Warhammer 40,000 (Second Edition): Codex – Orks
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- 2 players
- 120 min
- 10+
Rules assistant for Warhammer 40,000 (Second Edition): Codex – Orks
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Warhammer 40,000 (Second Edition): Codex – Orks is an expansion for Warhammer 40,000 (Second Edition) released in 1994 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
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About the game
The Warhammer 40,000 Codex books contain the complete rules for playing various armies in Warhammer 40,000. They also contain in-depth painting guides, army lists, and much more. The Codex: Orks is an expansion book for the Games Workshop Table Top game Warhammer 40,000. This book was published for the first time in 1994, and is for the 2nd edition of Warhammer 40,000. The book has 88 pages and the cover is printed in colour while the majority of the book remains in black and white, although there are usually several pages of colour images of miniatures. Contents 1) Army List This book contains a complete army list for using a Ork army. Further special rules and wargear cards are included. 2)Background This book contains background information and fiction on: - An Introduction to the Ork Race and Orkdom. - The Clans - Orky Know-Wots; including Oddboyz, The Waaargh!, Ork Gods and more. - Ork 'serjury' from a Gretchin's perspective. - Gutrog's Cyboar - Ork Glyphs - Warlord Nuzzgrond Nosebiter and the Titans 3)Special character models This book contains background and special character rules for: - Nazdreg Ug Urdgrub - Kaptin "Flash Git" Badrukk - Mad Doc Grotsnik - Gazghkull Mag Uruk Thraka and Makari - Zodgrod Wortsnagga - Wazdakka Gutzmek 4)Hobby Section This book contains hobby information on: - Sample Ork Banners - 'Eavy Metal examples - Ork Tactiks
Publishers
- Games Workshop Ltd.
Questions and answers
Warhammer 40,000 (Second Edition): Codex – Orks 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 (Second Edition): Codex – Orks is 120 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 (Second Edition): Codex – Orks for ages 10 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 (Second Edition): Codex – Orks belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board. 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 (Second Edition): Codex – Orks as an expansion for Warhammer 40,000 (Second 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 (Second Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Warhammer 40,000 (Second Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.