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Updated · warhammer-community.com · Jul 9
Games Workshop Launches 3 Board Games in US, Germany and Australia
Updated
Updated · warhammer-community.com · Jul 9

Games Workshop Launches 3 Board Games in US, Germany and Australia

3 articles · Updated · warhammer-community.com · Jul 9

Summary

  • Three boxed games are heading to retail in the US, Germany and Australia: Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus, Warhammer 40,000: Beginner Set and The Lord of the Rings: Battle in Balin's Tomb.
  • Tacticus is the first to arrive, launching initially at Target in the US as a two-player duel with 6 push-fit miniatures and an in-box code unlocking Veteran Sergeant Ramus in the mobile game.
  • The Beginner Set targets new players with 12 Space Marine and Ork miniatures, a 32-page rules-and-lore booklet, dice, a play mat and pop-out terrain for introductory matches.
  • Battle in Balin's Tomb revives a Lord of the Rings favorite with the full Fellowship, 12 Moria Goblins and a Cave Troll in a fast-paced two-player format.
  • The Beginner Set and Balin's Tomb are scheduled for select stores later this year, expanding Games Workshop's push into mass-market retail beyond core tabletop channels.

Insights

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Is the board game boom a lasting cultural shift, or just a temporary escape from our digital lives?