- BGG rating
- 7.7
Clockwork Wars: Academy & Volcano Bonus Tiles
- 2–5 players
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,439
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Clockwork Wars
2015
Rules assistance for Clockwork Wars
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 90 min
- 13+
- Complexity 3.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Clockwork Wars
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Clockwork Wars is a board game released in 2015 for 2–4 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Hassan Lopez and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Majority / Influence, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Clockwork Wars: Gulag & Dynamo Bonus Tiles
- 2–5 players
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2015
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Clockwork Wars: Sentience
- 2–5 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2015
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About the game
Game description from the publisher: Clockwork Wars is an epic board game of conquest, discovery, and espionage from Eagle-Gryphon Games. In Clockwork Wars, 2-4 players command a unique race of creatures in a tense war set in an alternate universe where magic and steam-era technology collide. Take control of the human "Purebreeds", or one of three hybrid races (Troglodytes, Rhinochs, and Mongrels). Your goal is to vanquish your foes and accumulate the most victory points through seven turns of play. You earn points by fighting for control of territories that contain valuable natural resources. To win these battles, you need manpower gained by seizing villages and developing them into cities. Invest in research and discover astonishing new technologies, like magical Golems, an Analytical Engine, and the wondrous Spire of the Gods. Position your troops, research powerful discoveries, employ espionage, and conquer your enemies to win the game! Clockwork Wars features: A modular map composed of hexagonal tiles and nine territory types (including manufactories, sorcerer's towers, and citadels) that allows for infinite replayability. Four different races to choose from, each with its own unique units. Hidden and simultaneous unit deployment that provides constant tension. Short turns packed with tough decisions. Simple, diceless combat resolution. A card-based espionage system. A unique "technology tree" that is different for every game. Research discoveries in one of three different disciplines: Sorcery, Science, and Religion. Light civilization-building mechanisms, as players upgrade villages into cities and research discoveries through three successive, historical ages. Rules for both "free-for-all" play, as well as an official 2 vs. 2 team variant
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Eagle-Gryphon Games
Questions and answers
Clockwork Wars 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 Clockwork Wars 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 Clockwork Wars for ages 13 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.
Clockwork Wars has a complexity rating of 3.1 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.
Clockwork Wars belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Territory Building. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Majority / Influence, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Clockwork Wars are: Hassan Lopez. 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 Clockwork Wars 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.