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The War of the Worlds II

The War of the Worlds II

Rand Game Associates · 1974
2–3120 min12+ yrs2.0/5 complexity5.2 BGG57Strategy
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How do you play The War of the Worlds II?

From the Rules Folder: "In the days before technology permitted instantaneous movement across the light-years of space, humanoid beings fought the first inter planetary conflict in the constellation Aquila (The Eagle) with the planetary system of the star Altair.

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The War of the Worlds II box art
official art · Rand Game Associates

From the Rules Folder:

"In the days before technology permitted instantaneous movement across the light-years of space, humanoid beings fought the first inter planetary conflict in the constellation Aquila (The Eagle) with the planetary system of the star Altair. The origin of the conflict dated back to the beginning of the instrumental exploration of the system in the last decades of the 20th century. A band of five Altair planets was found to be rich in rich in raw materials in short supply among certain planets in nearby stellar systems. Planets from three such stars began immediate plans for colonization and exploitation.

At the games beginning, the invading planets have each established a base of operations and, recognizing the threat from each other, have launched a fleet of three immense "Command Ships" to further colonize, defend and conquer the Altair system.

Now, THE WAR OF THE WORLDS II allows you to recreate this classic campaign in the depths of space. Two or three players, each taking the role of Commander-in-Chief of an invading fleet, use the mapboard, 86 counters, and rules of play, to replay future history."

game anatomy
Complexity2.0 / 5
BGG rating5.2 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
120 min
Players
2–3
Recommended age
12+ yrs
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Q4How many players does The War of the Worlds II support?
The War of the Worlds II is played by 2–3 players.
Q5How long does a game of The War of the Worlds II take?
A game of The War of the Worlds II takes about 120 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is The War of the Worlds II for?
The War of the Worlds II is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is The War of the Worlds II?
The War of the Worlds II has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.
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