Games Workshop Ltd.
Games Workshop Ltd., publisher and miniatures manufacturer, active 1977–2016, focused on miniatures, sci‑fi and wargames.
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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)
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Blood Bowl (2016 Edition)2016
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Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team2016
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Space Hulk (Fourth Edition)2014
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Space Hulk: Death Angel – The Card Game2010
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Space Hulk (Third Edition)2009
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War of the Ring2009
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Dark Millennium: The Warhammer 40,000 Collectible Card Game2005
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The Lord of the Rings: Strategy Battle Game2005
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Blood Bowl: Living Rulebook2004
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Horus Heresy (2003)2003
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Space Marine Assault2003
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Epic Armageddon2003
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers2002
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Lost Patrol2000
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Mordheim: City of the Damned1999
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Warhammer Warriors: Kal Jerico1999
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Battlefleet Gothic1999
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Bommerz over da Sulphur River1998
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Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition)1998
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Gorkamorka1997
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Warhammer Epic 40,0001997
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Warhammer Quest1995
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Necromunda1995
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Blood Bowl (Third Edition)1994
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Talisman (Third Edition)1994
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Titan Legions1994
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Man O' War1993
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Battle for Armageddon1992
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Tyranid Attack1992
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Mighty Warriors1991
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Ultra Marines1991
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Kerrunch1991
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Space Crusade1990
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HeroQuest1989
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Space Hulk1989
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Space Marine1989
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HeroQuest: Kellar's Keep1989
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Adeptus Titanicus1988
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Dark Future1988
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Curse of the Mummy's Tomb1988
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Blood Bowl (Second Edition)1988
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Blood Royale1987
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Block Mania: Mega-Mania1987
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Chainsaw Warrior1987
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The Fury of Dracula1987
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Rogue Trooper1987
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Block Mania1987
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Blood Bowl1986
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Terror of the Lichemaster1986
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Superpower1986
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The Warlock of Firetop Mountain1986
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Kings & Things1986
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Warrior Knights1985
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DungeonQuest1985
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Calamity!1983
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Star Trek: Starship Tactical Combat Simulator1983
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Battlecars1983
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Warhammer: The Mass Combat Fantasy Roleplaying Game (1st Edition)1983
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Talisman1983
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Judge Dredd1982
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Quirks1980
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Doctor Who: The Game of Time & Space1980
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Valley Of The Four Winds1980
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Railway Rivals1979
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Cosmic Encounter1977