
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,126
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Ogre
- 1–3 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 1977

Rules assistance for Car Wars Expansion Set #3, East Midville
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Car Wars Expansion Set #3, East Midville is an expansion for Car Wars released in 1983 for 2–8 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Steve Jackson (I) and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
"A giant city map, and new vehicle counters, for the Car Wars fan who wants a truly big game. This set contains 31 vehicle counters . . . a rule and scenario sheet, and two 31x32 inch map sections. These combine into the 32x42 inch map of East Midville, which in turn connects to the Midville map from Sunday Drivers to form a truly mammoth (42x64 inch) Car Wars map!" Part of the Car Wars Series. Expands: Car Wars
Car Wars Expansion Set #3, East Midville supports 2–8 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 Car Wars Expansion Set #3, East Midville is 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 Car Wars Expansion Set #3, East Midville for ages 10 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.
Car Wars Expansion Set #3, East Midville has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Car Wars Expansion Set #3, East Midville belongs to these categories: Wargame, Science Fiction, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid. 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 Car Wars Expansion Set #3, East Midville are: Steve Jackson (I). 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 Car Wars Expansion Set #3, East Midville as an expansion for Car Wars. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Car Wars to use it. Check that your edition of Car Wars is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.