
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,837
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Stargrave: Science Fiction Wargames in the Ravaged Galaxy
- 2–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2021

Expansion for Warhammer 40,000 (Tenth Edition)
2024
Rules assistance for Warhammer 40,000 (Tenth Edition): Codex – Genestealer Cults
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Warhammer 40,000 (Tenth Edition): Codex – Genestealer Cults is an expansion for Warhammer 40,000 (Tenth Edition) released in 2024 for 2 players. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Measurement Movement.
Genestealer Cults are fanatical sects of alien hybrids that infest Human worlds beyond count. They lurk unseen for generations, hiding and preparing in the dark until their Day of Ascension arrives. Then they rise in a tide of mutated acolytes, turncoat soldiery, and predatory xenos monstrosities to tear down those they see as oppressors. Codex: Genestealer Cults contains a trove of background information covering prominent Genestealer infestations from the past and present, accompanied by spectacular artwork and galleries of painted miniatures. Take a detailed look into the organisation of these xeno-tainted armies and the troops, leaders, and war machines that fight among them. This book also contains the rules for leading a Genestealer Cults army in Combat Patrol, Crusade, and Matched Play games of Warhammer 40,000. Inside this 120-page hardback book, you'll find: In-depth background and lore on the Genestealer Cults, how they take over planets and prepare them for the Great Devourer – even going so far as to infiltrate the Imperial military structure Rousing artwork that will inspire your cults to acts of exemplary sedition and a showcase of expertly-painted Genestealer Cults miniatures All the rules you need to play your Genestealer Cults army, including 24 datasheets covering every unit and five Detachments A full suite of rules for playing narrative Crusade campaigns and intense Combat Patrol games This book also contains a one-use code to unlock Codex: Genestealer Cults content in Warhammer 40,000: The App.
Warhammer 40,000 (Tenth Edition): Codex – Genestealer Cults 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.
Warhammer 40,000 (Tenth Edition): Codex – Genestealer Cults 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 (Tenth Edition): Codex – Genestealer Cults as an expansion for Warhammer 40,000 (Tenth 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 (Tenth Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Warhammer 40,000 (Tenth Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.