
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,225
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Tannhäuser
- 2–10 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2007

Rules assistance for Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

For 2 players
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Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team is a board game released in 2013 for 2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Point to Point Movement.
Provided by Publisher: Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team puts you in charge of a motley band of warriors, whose skill, determination and courage will be put to the test as they undertake dangerous do-or-die missions deep behind enemy lines. As each of your models acts independently from the rest of his squad, their individual actions – even a single kill – can mean the difference between victory and defeat. Whether you choose an elite team of stalwart heroes or a small horde of expendable conscripts to form your Kill Team, they must all fight with one purpose if they are to achieve their mission objectives.
Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team is 60 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 Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team for ages 12 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.
Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team has a complexity rating of 3.0 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.
Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Point to Point Movement. 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 catalogue lists Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team 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.