The Art of War
- Players: 2–8 players
- Play time: 30–45 min
- BGG rating: 7.1
About The Art of War
The Art of War is a strategy game for 2-6 players played on a board divided into black, white and forest hexes. The players must strategically move and produce units in order to conquer the capital of the opposing player(s). There are only two kinds of units: military and civilian. Civilian units are used to produce new units; military units attack and defend. The gameplay is very simple. On a turn, players may either produce new pieces or move their existing pieces. It is a game of planning the buildup to battle and putting ones forces in an advantageous position. It is not a game of doing battle and hoping to get lucky. The length of the game depends on the number of players 2 players: 20-30 minutes 3 players: 30-60 minutes 4 players: 60-90 minutes 6 players: 90-120 minutes
- Released
- 2007
- Designers
- Marc Di Stefano, Nils Zilch
- Age
- 8+
- Best with
- 2, 3, 4 or 6 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play The Art of War?
The Art of War plays with 2–8 players.
What is the best player count for The Art of War?
BoardGameGeek community voters say The Art of War is best with 2, 3, 4 or 6 players (3 votes).
How long does The Art of War take to play?
A game of The Art of War takes 30–45 min.
What age is The Art of War for?
The recommended minimum age for The Art of War is 8+.
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