
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,952
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Warhammer 40,000: Codex
- 2 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 1994

Expansion for Warhammer 40,000 (Second Edition)
1995
Rules assistance for Warhammer 40,000 (Second Edition): Codex – Ultramarines
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Warhammer 40,000 (Second Edition): Codex – Ultramarines is an expansion for Warhammer 40,000 (Second Edition) released in 1995 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
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. Codex Ultramarines contains History of the Ultramarines Chapter in the Warhammer 40,000 Universe, the structure of the companies of the chapter, their special rules and army list. Also provides painting guides for models of the Ultramarines and many other generic Space Marine Chapters. This version was released at the time of the second edition of Warhammer 40,000. Contributor's Description.
Warhammer 40,000 (Second Edition): Codex – Ultramarines 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 – Ultramarines 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 – Ultramarines 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 – Ultramarines 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 – Ultramarines 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.