My favorite Prime Day Warhammer deal isn't actually on Amazon
Oct. 11, 2023If I wanted to get back into Warhammer 40K, this is the deal I’d choose
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Update:The week’s Warhammer deal is over, so the offer in question has ended and Walmart’s listing has jumped back up in price (sorry, folks). At the time of writing, your next best bet in the US is atAmazon for $93.50instead of $110, which isn’t too far off the starter set’s lowest price. As for the UK, you can get it for£52 instead of £65 at Wayland Games. For more on the latest offers, check out our guide to the upcomingBlack Friday Warhammer deals.
Original story follows.
Breaking open boxes of Warhammer 40K, The Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game, and the rest on Christmas morning is a fond memory for lots of us - including me. And if you were toying with the idea of getting back into the hobby over the next few months or trying it for the first time (perhaps even during the Christmas holidays), it seems as if someone heard you. I spotted a Prime Day discount that brings the brand-new Warhammer 40,000 Starter Set to its lowest price… except the deal isn’t actuallyat Amazon at all.
Although Amazon had this sewn up with an offer around $91 as part of itsPrime Day board game deals, Walmart snuck in at the last moment with an even better reduction. Rather than the usual $110, the retail heavyweight is offering a Warhammer 40K beginner box fora heavily reduced $86.99. So far as I can tell, that’s the cheapest it’s ever been - and by around $5, too.
Based in the UK? You can also pick up the same boxfor £52 at Wayland Gamesinstead of £65. Yes, it’s currently not in stock, but will be shipped out as soon as it’s available.
UPDATE: Just be aware that this deal has now ended. Your next lowest price is atAmazon for $93.50, orWayland Games in the UK for £52.Warhammer 40K Starter Set |$110$86.99 at WalmartSave $23 -That’s the cheapest this beginner box has ever been, so Walmart’s doing pretty well for itself while everyone’s attention is focused on Prime Day. Normally, it averages $94.Buy it if:✅ You’re starting a Marine or Tyranid army✅ You want to learn how to playDon’t buy it if:❌ You need paints or terrain❌ Massive painting projects intimidate youPrice check:💲Amazon $93.50💲Games Workshop $110
If I was trying to get into Warhammer 40K for the first time or as a lapsed player, this would be a very decent choice. While it doesn’t come with paints and isn’t as comprehensive as the Ultimate equivalent (you can see the difference in our guide to theWarhammer 40K Starter Sets), it eases you into the game with step-by-step instructions and gives you a base to start building larger armies. Plus, it’s so much cheaper than the Ultimate Starter Set right now - almost $100 / £50 less, and fornearlythe same amount of miniatures. Barring some terrain, anyway.
Of course, this isn’t the only offer that’s kicking around for sales season. There are plenty of discounts as part of Amazon’sPrime Day gaming deals, and you’ll find our top picks below.
Today’s best Prime Day gaming deals
Want to print your own armies? Check out the latest offers in Amazon’sPrime Day 3D printer deals. As for recommendations on what you should play next, don’t miss thebest board gamesor these must-haveboard games for adults.
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