
- BGG rank
- BGG #224
- BGG rating
- 7.8
This War of Mine: The Board Game
- 1–6 players
- 45–120 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2017

Expansion for This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition
2026
Rules assistance for This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition: Expanded Incidents
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This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition: Expanded Incidents is an expansion for This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition released in 2026 for 1–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game.
A scenario pack feat. 5 previously released stories—plus 1 brand-new exclusive written by Michał Oracz, never before available for purchase. Includes “Blood on the Snow,” “Epidemic,” “Refugees,” “You and Me,” “Side by Side,” and the all-new “The Escape.” Product description Expanded Incidents is an scenario pack add-on for players looking to deepen the narrative experience of This War of Mine: The Board Game. This collection brings together five emotionally charged scenarios, previously available only during the first Kickstarter campaign or in select retail expansions: Blood on the Snow (from the original Incidents add-on) Epidemic (from the original Incidents add-on) Refugees (from the original Incidents add-on) You and Me (from the Tales from the Ruined City expansion) Side by Side (from the Tales from the Ruined City expansion) To complete the set, we’re including a sixth scenario: "The Escape", a story created by Michał Oracz, based on the "Orphans of the War" content. This scenario has never been available for sale—until now. - description by the publisher
This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition: Expanded Incidents 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: The Board Game – Second Edition: Expanded Incidents is 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: The Board Game – Second Edition: Expanded Incidents 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: The Board Game – Second Edition: Expanded Incidents 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: The Board Game – Second Edition: Expanded Incidents belongs to these categories: Modern Warfare and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game. 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 catalogue lists This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition: Expanded Incidents as an expansion for This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition. 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 – Second Edition to use it. Check that your edition of This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.