
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,739
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition)
- 2–6 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 1998

2001
Rules assistance for Inquisitor
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Inquisitor is a board game released in 2001 180 minutes per game and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Gavin Thorpe and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Paper-and-Pencil.
From GW's website: "Inquisitor is a large scale narrative skirmish game using beautifully crafted 54mm models, and set in the dark world of the Imperium's most covert and mysterious agents. The book contains: Rules for Inquisitor, comprehensive armory and details of abilities and powers, extensive guidance for Gamesmasters and players, 15 fully detailed sample characters, ready-to-play scenario, and complete reference section, glossary and index for ease of play." see the RPGG entry Inquisitor
The listed playing time for Inquisitor is 180 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Inquisitor for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Inquisitor has a complexity rating of 3.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Inquisitor belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Paper-and-Pencil. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Inquisitor are: Gavin Thorpe. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Inquisitor as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.