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

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Car Wars Expansion Set #5, Double Arena is an expansion for Car Wars released in 1984 for 2–8 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Steve Jackson (I).
"Two new arenas for your Car Wars adventures. This set includes two double-sided 21x32 inch map sheets; complete instructions; and a 4x7 inch sheet of new full-color dueling vehicles. The map sheets combine to form two different arenas: the 32x42 inch Buffalo Municipal Coliseum, and the 21x64 inch Dumbarton Slalom Arena in Oakland, California." Part of the Car Wars Series. Expands: Car Wars
Car Wars Expansion Set #5, Double Arena 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 #5, Double Arena 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 #5, Double Arena 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 #5, Double Arena 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 #5, Double Arena belongs to these categories: Wargame, Science Fiction, and Expansion for Base-game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Car Wars Expansion Set #5, Double Arena and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Car Wars Expansion Set #5, Double Arena 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 #5, Double Arena 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.