Skip to content
howtoplay.ro
Lightning: War on Terror

Lightning: War on Terror

Dan Verssen Games (DVG) · 2005
2–430 min9+ yrs1.2/5 complexity4.9 BGG#28.537 BGG145Strategy
⚡ short answer

How do you play Lightning: War on Terror?

From the Decision Games web site: "This is the third game in the Lightning series. Fight the war on terror with America's cutting edge weapon systems! You have been charged with hunting down terrorists aiding regions around the world and toppling their corrupt governments.

To find the best price for Lightning: War on Terror, howtoplay.ro compares deals from Romanian shops every day.

Lightning: War on Terror box art
official art · Dan Verssen Games (DVG)

From the Decision Games web site:

"This is the third game in the Lightning series. Fight the war on terror with America's cutting edge weapon systems! You have been charged with hunting down terrorists aiding regions around the world and toppling their corrupt governments. To accomplish this, you have been given command of the latest weapons and best personnel America has to offer. You get to command elements of the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, Special Forces and Propaganda Warfare. War on Terror is an ultra-low complexity card game for all ages. The focus is on fast card play, strategy, and fun interactive game play for 2-4 players. Includes 110 full color playing cards and one sheet of rules."

Lightning: War on Terror was a nominee in the Charles S. Roberts awards for Best Modern Era Boardgame (Charles S. Roberts Awards) for 2005.

Lightning Game Series

game anatomy
Complexity1.2 / 5
BGG rating4.9 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
Extensive text — heavy translation needed
Play time
30 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
9+ yrs
BGG rank
#28.537
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Lightning: War on Terror cost?
No store is currently tracking Lightning: War on Terror. Check the Prices tab — you can set a price alert to be notified when it appears.
Q2Where can I buy Lightning: War on Terror cheapest?
Check the Prices tab — howtoplay.ro aggregates offers from 7+ Romanian board-game stores and tracks price history.
Q3How do you play Lightning: War on Terror?
Lightning: War on Terror is a card game game, for 2–4 players, taking ~30 minutes. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Lightning: War on Terror — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Lightning: War on Terror support?
Lightning: War on Terror is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Lightning: War on Terror take?
A game of Lightning: War on Terror takes about 30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Lightning: War on Terror for?
Lightning: War on Terror is recommended from age 9.
Q7How complex is Lightning: War on Terror?
Lightning: War on Terror has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.2 out of 5.
Mechanics & categories
Card Game →Modern Warfare →Wargame →

Expansions

Accessories

Games with similar mechanics

How we compute this →