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Expansion for Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition)
Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition): Codex – Armageddon
2000
Rules assistance for Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition): Codex – Armageddon
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 120 min
- 10+
Rules assistant for Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition): Codex – Armageddon
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Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition): Codex – Armageddon is an expansion for Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition) released in 2000 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Jervis Johnson, Andy Chambers, and Gavin Thorpe and 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. User summary: Codex: Armageddon is an expansion codex book for Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition. The book details the planet of Armageddon and the epic battles which swept across it during the Third Armageddon War- one of the largest in the Imperium's history. The codex covers details of the planet and conflict as well as providing army lists for the forces involved. Notably This book also marks the appearance of the Ork Speed Freeks army list. From the back cover: Armageddon is a world torn apart by the largest Ork invasion in Imperial history. Inside you will find: Four Army Lists: Four army list variants allow you to field a force of Ork Speed Freeks, Armageddon Steel Legion Imperial Guard, or Space Marines from the Black Templars and Salamanders Chapters. Forces of Armageddon: A full-colour guide to the many forces battling for supremacy on Armageddon, as well as numerous examples of the ravaged battlefields being fought over. The History of Armageddon: Full background and history of Armageddon, including detailed information on the mighty Ork horde of Warlord Ghazghkull and the Imperial forces opposing him. ISBN: 1-84154-045-5
Editions
- Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition): Codex – ArmageddonenGames Workshop Ltd.2000
- Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition): Codex – ArmageddonesGames Workshop Ltd.2000
Publishers
- Games Workshop Ltd.
Questions and answers
Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition): Codex – Armageddon 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 (Third Edition): Codex – Armageddon 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 (Third Edition): Codex – Armageddon 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 (Third Edition): Codex – Armageddon 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 credited designers of Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition): Codex – Armageddon are: Jervis Johnson, Andy Chambers, and Gavin Thorpe. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition): Codex – Armageddon as an expansion for Warhammer 40,000 (Third 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 (Third Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.