- BGG rating
- 7.5
Built for War: Solo/AI module
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #19,052
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Built for War: Design, Build, and Destroy World War II Tanks
2021
Rules assistance for Built for War: Design, Build, and Destroy World War II Tanks
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- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.3/5
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Built for War: Design, Build, and Destroy World War II Tanks is a board game released in 2021 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Travis Meredith and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Take That, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
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About the game
A World War 2 Tank Building Game! More than any other factor, World War II was decided by the decisive use of armor to outflank, outgun, and outrun the enemy. The innovations in design throughout the war were staggering. Guns grew larger; Armor became thicker; Engines and treads got bigger. Other additions changed the battlefield as well; radios, high explosives, machine guns, explosive armor, turret speeds, and even crew training all changed immensely during the war. What if YOU controlled your country’s tank design process? What if YOU could determine the outcome of the war? Built for War puts you in charge of designing the main battle tank for one of the 4 major combatants in the war. Will you design a behemoth to top the vaunted King Tiger at the expense of agility and speed? Or, will you pursue faster, more nimble tanks to take down your enemies’ support troops knowing they are vulnerable to the big guns your enemies may be developing in secret? These are the hard choices that you will have to make. You decide. You design. But, whatever you choose, do it well. Your country is counting on you! —description from the designer
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- Mr. B Games
- Active Magic Games
Questions and answers
Built for War: Design, Build, and Destroy World War II Tanks supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Built for War: Design, Build, and Destroy World War II Tanks is 60–90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Built for War: Design, Build, and Destroy World War II Tanks for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Built for War: Design, Build, and Destroy World War II Tanks has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Built for War: Design, Build, and Destroy World War II Tanks belongs to these categories: World War II. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Take That, and Solo / Solitaire Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Built for War: Design, Build, and Destroy World War II Tanks are: Travis Meredith. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Built for War: Design, Build, and Destroy World War II Tanks as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.