
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,062
- BGG rating
- 8.2
This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition
- 1–6 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2026

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This War of Mine: Tactics is an expansion for This War of Mine: The Board Game released in 2017 for 1–6 players, 45–120 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by Michał Oracz and Jakub Wiśniewski and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
This expansion adds a whole new tactical layer to the combat in the game and an entirely new dimension to it.
This War of Mine: Tactics supports 1–6 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 This War of Mine: Tactics is 45–120 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 This War of Mine: Tactics for ages 18 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.
This War of Mine: Tactics 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.
This War of Mine: Tactics belongs to these categories: Mature / Adult, Video Game Theme, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement. 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 This War of Mine: Tactics are: Michał Oracz and Jakub Wiśniewski. 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 This War of Mine: Tactics as an expansion for This War of Mine: The Board Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need This War of Mine: The Board Game to use it. Check that your edition of This War of Mine: The Board Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.