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A Parent’s Guide to ‘Warhammer 40,000’ Starter Sets

GeekDad
8 min readAug 29, 2020

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I recently took a look at the new Warhammer 40,000 9th edition, This was an impressive set, but it clearly wasn’t for beginners. It also sold out very quickly (though copies of it can still be found, at the time of writing), making it a less than ideal way for newcomers tofind their way into Warhammer. As expected, hot on the heels of Indomitus, are three brand new box sets specifically designed to introduce new players. We know at GeekDad that the first steps into an in-depth and varied hobby like can be confusing for the uninitiated. That’s why we’re taking the time to write this Parent’s Guide to the Warhammer 40,000 Starter Sets.

What Is Warhammer 40,000?

I gave this an in-depth look in my initial “Parent’s Guide” video. If you’re completely new to the hobby and want some extra background information, do check it out.

What Are the Warhammer 40,000 Starter Sets?

Games Workshop has produced three entry-level products to help explain and teach their flagship game. They come in different sizes and have price points to match. Each set follows the same basic formula, and the bigger the set the more in-depth the experience.

It is probably worth mentioning at this point, for those who are new to Games Workshop and…

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