The War Game: World War II
2005
BGG Geek Rating
5.5
based on 101 ratings
BGG Average Rating
7.1
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BGG Ranking
#13026
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Players
2-6
Weight
3.38/5.00
Playtime
240 min
Age
12+
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📖 About This Game
Fans often call it "Axis and Allies on Steroids". The rules and mechanics are similar enough to Axis and Allies, but there are a few differences and additions. The game, like Axis and Allies, covers the entire war from a strategic level with areas corresponding mostly to countries, with larger countries broken down. The map is a gargantuan 4' x 8' with eight major powers dividing up the non-neutral world (Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, UK, USA, China, and France)