This War of Mine: The Board Game
2017
Design10.0/10
Interaction5.0/10
Artistry9.0/10
Strategy7.0/10
Complexity8.0/10

This War of Mine: The Board Game

Cooperative survival game; players manage a shelter, scavenge resources, and face tough moral choices.
2017 • 1–6
Average rating
4.02
Players
1–6
Avg time
120 min
Age
18+
Listed in shelves
Description

This War of Mine: The Board Game plunges players into the harrowing reality of civilians struggling to survive in a war-torn city. Players cooperate to manage a shared shelter, scavenging for scarce resources, crafting essential items, and making difficult choices that will impact their group's morale and well-being. Each day brings new challenges, forcing players to weigh their options carefully, balancing immediate needs with long-term survival.

The game uses an action point system, dice rolling, and storytelling to create a tense and immersive experience. Players must manage their limited actions, explore the dangerous city grid, and make tough moral choices in order to survive until the war ends. The game is designed to be a cooperative experience where players can manage different workers to meet the demands of the shelter and its occupants.

Categories
Adventure, Exploration, Mature / Adult, Modern Warfare, Video Game Theme, Survival, Cooperative Game, World War II
Mechanics
Action Point Allowance System, Co-operative Play, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Press Your Luck, Role Playing, Simulation, Storytelling, Worker Placement, Push Your Luck, Hand Management, Trading, Set Collection, Variable Player Powers
Videos