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Ultra Marines (1991)

ByMichail

Ultra Marines

Ultra Marines is a board game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, released by Games Workshop in 1991. It is one of four “introductory” board games, the others being Space Fleet, Kerrunch, and Mighty Warriors. The game is effectively a ‘scaled-down’ version of Space Hulk and Tyranid Attack, using plastic Marine Scouts from the Ultramarines, Space Wolves, Dark Angels, and Blood Angels chapters. Other components include event cards, a simple ruleset, as well as corridor and room tiles from the game Space Hulk.

Why is Ultra Marines Popular?

Ultra Marines is significant because it is one of the first board games set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. It is also notable for featuring a unique method of determining the accuracy of weapons fire and close combat attacks. The game is popular among fans of the Warhammer 40,000 universe and board game enthusiasts.

Game Components of Ultra Marines

– Plastic Marine Scouts from the Ultramarines, Space Wolves, Dark Angels, and Blood Angels chapters
– Event cards
– Corridor and room tiles from the game Space Hulk
– Simple ruleset

Game Setup of Ultra Marines

The game is for 2-4 players. Players choose a Space Marine squad and place their miniatures on the board. The event cards are shuffled and placed face down. The corridor and room tiles are placed on the board to create the game’s environment.

Gameplay Mechanics of Ultra Marines

Players take turns moving their Space Marine squad around the board, trying to collect the most alien artifacts from within old and ruined structures. The game features a unique method of determining the accuracy of weapons fire and close combat attacks. The box of the game features a grid printed on the inside of the lid, and dice are thrown into the lid and the results read from the squares that the dice landed in.

Game Objective of Ultra Marines

The objective of the game is to collect the most alien artifacts from within old and ruined structures.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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