
- 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: Forlorn Hope War Campaign
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition: Forlorn Hope War Campaign 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 unique, story-driven, 3-act War Campaign that is played as a separate gaming experience using both base game rules and ones from a dedicated booklet. Components list: 13 Location cards 71 War Campaign cards 54 War Campaign tokens 4 Soldier miniatures 1 War Campaign Book of Scripts 1 War Campaign board 5 Base rings 6 Double-sided Scenario sheets - description by the publisher
This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition: Forlorn Hope War Campaign 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: Forlorn Hope War Campaign 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: Forlorn Hope War Campaign 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: Forlorn Hope War Campaign 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: Forlorn Hope War Campaign 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: Forlorn Hope War Campaign 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.