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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

1987·Rick Priestley

2 players
60 - 120 min
Heavy weight: Expect a long teach

From BoardGameGeek

The first edition of Warhammer 40,000, but different enough to call it another game. Rogue Trader was a story-based skirmish game with plots the GM (Game Master) would write up. Rules were provided for various races but algorithms were also in the rulebook to calculate the cost of your homemade units. There was a wide variety of gear, vehicles, and troop types available to each army. Players were encouraged to use other companies models with GW's own and make up rules and units. This edition is considered the best by some players because of the massive amount of background and the free-form rules. Re-implemented by: Warhammer 40,000 2d and 3d editions Expanded by: Book of the Astronomican Warhammer 40,000 Compendium Warhammer 40,000 Compilation Warhammer Siege Warhammer 40,000 Battle Manual Warhammer 40,000 Vehicle Manual Realm of Chaos: Slaves to Darkness Realm of Chaos: The Lost and the Damned Waagh da Orks 'Ere We Go: Orks in Warhammer 40,000 Freebooterz Buy Microbadge

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

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#TBT GMG Review - Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader (1987) by Games Workshop49:33

#TBT GMG Review - Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader (1987) by Games Workshop

Guerrilla Miniature Games

Guerrilla Miniature Games

Watch it played

Let’s Play! - Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - A Bad Day in Helsreach Part 157:10

Let’s Play! - Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - A Bad Day in Helsreach Part 1

Guerrilla Miniature Games

Guerrilla Miniature Games

Which Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader video should I watch?

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader has 4 videos from 2 creators: 1 review, 2 playthroughs and 1 other video. They date from 2022 to May 2024.

For an opinion before you buy, start with "#TBT GMG Review - Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader (1987) by Games Workshop" by Guerrilla Miniature Games. To see it played, watch "Let’s Play! - Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - A Bad Day in Helsreach Part 1" by Guerrilla Miniature Games, one of 2 playthroughs.

If you like it, try Bolt Action, Mordheim: City of the Damned, Warhammer: The Game of Fantasy Battles (Fourth Edition) and Black Powder: Second Edition, also by Rick Priestley.

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The Making of Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader | 40k History49:33

The Making of Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader | 40k History

Jordan Sorcery

Jordan Sorcery

#TBT GMG Review - Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader (1987) by Games WorkshopReview49:33

#TBT GMG Review - Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader (1987) by Games Workshop

Guerrilla Miniature Games

Guerrilla Miniature Games

Let’s Play! - Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - A Bad Day in Helsreach Part 1Playthrough57:10

Let’s Play! - Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - A Bad Day in Helsreach Part 1

Guerrilla Miniature Games

Guerrilla Miniature Games

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - A Bad Day in Helsreach Part 2Playthrough1:03:52

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - A Bad Day in Helsreach Part 2

Guerrilla Miniature Games

Guerrilla Miniature Games

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About Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

From BoardGameGeek:

The first edition of Warhammer 40,000, but different enough to call it another game. Rogue Trader was a story-based skirmish game with plots the GM (Game Master) would write up. Rules were provided for various races but algorithms were also in the rulebook to calculate the cost of your homemade units. There was a wide variety of gear, vehicles, and troop types available to each army. Players were encouraged to use other companies models with GW's own and make up rules and units. This edition is considered the best by some players because of the massive amount of background and the free-form rules. Re-implemented by: Warhammer 40,000 2d and 3d editions Expanded by: Book of the Astronomican Warhammer 40,000 Compendium Warhammer 40,000 Compilation Warhammer Siege Warhammer 40,000 Battle Manual Warhammer 40,000 Vehicle Manual Realm of Chaos: Slaves to Darkness Realm of Chaos: The Lost and the Damned Waagh da Orks 'Ere We Go: Orks in Warhammer 40,000 Freebooterz Buy Microbadge

Designer

Rick Priestley

Artists

Tony Ackland, Dave Andrews, John Blanche, Carl Critchlow, Colin Dixon, Charles Elliot (I), Angus Fieldhouse, David Gallagher and 13 more

Publisher

Alfil Juegos

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