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The War of the Worlds
1980
Rules assistance for The War of the Worlds
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.1/5
Rules assistant for The War of the Worlds
For 2 players
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
The War of the Worlds is a board game released in 1980 for 2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Allen D. Eldridge and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
From the rules: The War of the Worlds is a Science-Fiction themed two-player board-wargame based on the S-F novel of the same name, written by the British author H. G. Wells. On a large hexagon grid game-map, one player controls the Martian forces and attempts to attack and destroy the city of London. The other player controls the Human forces and attempts to destroy the Martians and protect London.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Amarillo Design Bureau, Inc.
- Task Force Games
Questions and answers
The War of the Worlds supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for The War of the Worlds is 60 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 The War of the Worlds for ages 12 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.
The War of the Worlds has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
The War of the Worlds belongs to these categories: Wargame, Print & Play, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and 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 The War of the Worlds are: Allen D. Eldridge. 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 The War of the Worlds 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.