This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition

This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition

  • Players: 1–6 players
  • Play time: 120 min
  • BGG rating: 8.1

About This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition

This cooperative experience of This War of Mine immerses players into the harrowing lives of civilians trapped in a war-torn city, facing relentless challenges that test the limits of human resilience. They must navigate a series of morally complex decisions, manage scarce resources, and confront the stark realities of survival in a besieged environment. The Book of Scripts provides a rich narrative layer, making each playthrough different and adding to the game's replayability with a wide range of events and encounters. The Second Edition elevates the experience with improved miniatures, double-layered character boards, and a complete rulebook. It also includes the story-rich Tales from the Ruined City and Days of the Siege, along with a new expansion introducing another set of heart-wrenching stories of survival woven into scenarios with a more dynamic, shortened playtime. With refined gameplay mechanics, these enhancements offer both new and returning players the most immersive and polished version of the game. —description from the publisher

Released
2026
Designers
Marek Mydel, Michał Oracz, Mateusz Szupik, Filip Tomaszewski, Jakub Wiśniewski
Age
18+
Best with
1 or 2 players (BGG community)

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This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition FAQ

How many players can play This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition?

This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition plays with 1–6 players.

What is the best player count for This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition?

BoardGameGeek community voters say This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition is best with 1 or 2 players (4 votes).

How long does This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition take to play?

A game of This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition takes 120 min.

What age is This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition for?

The recommended minimum age for This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition is 18+.

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