This War of Mine: The Board Game

Survive a besieged city where every moral choice haunts you

👥 1–6 players⏱ approx. 120 min🪄 Takes some learning16+
🤝 Cooperative🧩 Solo mode★ 7.3 · BGG #222

Who it's for

Mature gamers who want a deeply thematic cooperative experience. Best at 2-3 players who appreciate heavy storytelling over optimization.

Not for you if…

Not for players seeking lighthearted entertainment. The subject matter is intentionally bleak and emotionally taxing.

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Vibe's take

Harrowing, emotional, narrative-driven, sobering

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About this game

Cooperative survival game based on the acclaimed video game. Players manage a group of civilians trapped in a besieged city, scavenging for food, medicine, and materials while facing brutal moral dilemmas that test every relationship.

Video game adaptationMoral dilemmasSolo friendlyNarrative-driven

Occasions

Game night with friends

Moods

Team spiritTense & thrillingEpic & narrative

By the numbers

Players

Best at 1 playersWorks with 1–3

Duration

45–120 min

Ages 16+

Complexity

3.3 / 5 — Medium

BGG Rating

7.3/10

Rank #222

15k ratings

Published

2017

Language

Language essential

Designed by

Jakub Wiśniewski, Michał Oracz

Published by

Galakta, Elznir Games, Summon Games, Ігромаг, Pendragon Game Studio, CrowD Games, Awaken Realms, Galápagos Jogos, Ares Games, MYBG Co., Ltd., Albi, 11 bit studios, Edge Entertainment, asmodee

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