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Games Workshop Ltd.

Games Workshop Ltd., publisher and miniatures manufacturer, active 1977–2016, focused on miniatures, sci‑fi and wargames.

  • 65 Games

Biography

Games Workshop Ltd. is a publisher and maker of miniatures. The source notes it published White Dwarf and Warmaster magazines and owns Citadel Miniatures. No personal birth or nationality data for individuals are provided in the source.

Career

Listed as active from 1977 to 2016 with around 65 titles in the database, Games Workshop released miniatures-driven games, licensed properties and tabletop wargames. Top categories include Miniatures, Science Fiction, Fighting and Wargame; common mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Player Powers and Modular Board. The company also published magazines associated with its game lines.

Most Famous Games

Top titles in the source data include Space Hulk (Third Edition, 2009), Space Hulk: Death Angel – The Card Game (2010) and Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition, 1998). Other notable releases are HeroQuest (1989), Talisman (1983) and Necromunda (1995). Several of these entries are associated with awards in the data.

Design Style

Games Workshop's releases emphasize miniatures, grid- or board-based tactical combat and dice-driven resolution, often with modular boards and variable player powers. The portfolio spans fantasy, licensed titles and complex wargames.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Games Workshop Ltd. from?

The source data does not state a definitive place of origin.

What is their most famous game?

According to the source data, Space Hulk (Third Edition, 2009) is among the best-known titles.

What mechanic is their signature?

The data highlights Dice Rolling, Variable Player Powers and Modular Board as common mechanics.

How long have they been active?

The source lists Games Workshop Ltd. as active from 1977 to 2016.

Verdict

Recommended for players who appreciate miniatures, tactical combat and sci‑fi/fantasy wargames.

Games in Our Database (65)