
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,843
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Car Wars
- 2–8 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 1981

Rules assistance for Car Wars (Sixth Edition): Weather Dice
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Car Wars (Sixth Edition): Weather Dice is an expansion for Car Wars (Sixth Edition) released in 2023 for 2–4 players, 60–180 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Samuel Mitschke and Randy Scheunemann and its main mechanics are Race, Dice Rolling, and Square Grid.
This set of six 16mm dice can be used to randomly determine the weather for your game. Each die represents a different region, with unique faces on each. Black ("Chicago") – mostly sunny or windy or both. Dark blue ("Tierra del Fuego") – cold, no sun. Gray ("Seattle") – usually cloudy or rainy. Green ("Miami") – usually sunny. Orange ("Austin") – very changeable. Red ("Phoenix") – usually hot.
Car Wars (Sixth Edition): Weather Dice 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 Car Wars (Sixth Edition): Weather Dice is 60–180 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 (Sixth Edition): Weather Dice 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 (Sixth Edition): Weather Dice belongs to these categories: Fighting, Wargame, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Race, Dice Rolling, and Square 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 (Sixth Edition): Weather Dice are: Samuel Mitschke and Randy Scheunemann. 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 (Sixth Edition): Weather Dice as an expansion for Car Wars (Sixth Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Car Wars (Sixth Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Car Wars (Sixth Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.