First time i played 40k was at a GW shop in like 1996. They put me in charge of a dark angel drednought with lascannons and a missile launcher, and a techmarine hiding behind it.

I was wondering if some kid walked up to a game in progress what would be the best units to have them control.

I've got a tau army, and I'm scratching my head as to a simple unit that a first time player could control and have tons of fun with.

What about the other races?