This War of Mine: The Board Game
- Designer Michał Oracz , Jakub Wiśniewski
- Publisher Awaken Realms , 11 bit studios , Albi , Ares Games , asmodee
- Illustration Piotr Gacek , Maszrum , Paweł Niziołek , Michał Oracz , Jakub Wiśniewski
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Players take on the roles of civilians trapped in a besieged city, managing their shelter by day and scavenging dangerous locations by night. The game focuses on tough ethical decisions and the harsh realities of survival, creating a narrative-driven cooperative experience that tests player cooperation and moral choices.
Who Is This Game For?
This game targets experienced players aged 18 and above who enjoy deep, cooperative campaign games lasting about 120 minutes. It supports up to six players and includes a solo mode, making it accessible for solo or group play. Prior experience with narrative or cooperative games enhances the experience.
How It Works
Players use action points to perform tasks such as exploring a grid-based board, managing events, and rolling dice to resolve uncertain outcomes. Narrative choices influence the story and player survival, while cooperation is key to overcoming challenges. The game blends cooperative play, dice rolling, and campaign mechanics for a tense experience.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Michał Oracz and Jakub Wiśniewski and based on the acclaimed video game, it won the 2017 Board Game Quest Award for Best Thematic Game and the Cardboard Republic Immersionist Laurel. Its unique focus on civilian survival and moral dilemmas distinguishes it from other cooperative survival games.
Awards
2017
- 2017 Board Game Quest Awards Best Thematic Game — Winner
- 2017 Cardboard Republic Immersionist Laurel — Winner
Pro
- Cooperative gameplay for up to 6 players
- Includes a solo mode
- Narrative choices with meaningful consequences
- Winner of the 2017 Board Game Quest Best Thematic Game award
Contra
- Mature content with age 18+ restriction
- Long playtime around 120 minutes demands patience
- Complex mechanics and ethical dilemmas may be challenging
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in a modern war-torn city resembling the siege of Sarajevo, players experience the struggle of civilians trying to survive amidst conflict and scarcity.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Take time to understand the mechanics and communicate effectively with your team to navigate tough decisions together.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, the game includes a solo mode suitable for single players.
How long does a game really take?
Expect around 120 minutes of playtime, plus additional time for setup.
What prior experience do I need?
Experience with cooperative and narrative games is helpful due to the game's complexity.
How does this compare to similar games?
Its combination of moral dilemmas, cooperative play, and narrative choices makes it unique among survival games.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to mature themes and complexity, it is not recommended for families with young children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of action points, narrative choices, and cooperative gameplay defines its distinctive mechanics.
Fazit
Recommended for players who seek a serious, immersive cooperative game with difficult decisions. Its mature theme and complexity make it less suitable for casual or younger players.
