
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,541
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Woodland Wizards
- 2–6 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2023

2020
Rules assistance for Chicken War
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Chicken War is a board game released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Greg Preslicka and Heidi Preslicka and its main mechanics are Player Elimination and Deduction.
All’s fair — or fowl — in a chicken war! In Chicken War, the goal is to have all of the Chickens in your Yard match your secret Leader Chicken. Every Chicken has certain traits, and to match, Chickens must have two and only two of these traits in common. On your turn, draw Chicken tiles from the draw pile, and switch them out for Chickens in your Yard. When you have a fully matching Army, you win! But don’t be too obvious about which Chicken you’re matching—your opponents can use special actions or even throw an Egg to try to guess your Leader, and if they’re right, you’re out! -description from publisher
Chicken War 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 Chicken War is 30 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 Chicken War for ages 8 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.
Chicken War belongs to these categories: Animals and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination and Deduction. 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 Chicken War are: Greg Preslicka and Heidi Preslicka. 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 Chicken War 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.