- 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
- BGG rating
- 8.6
Expansion for This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition
This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition: Memories from the Past
2026
Rules assistance for This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition: Memories from the Past
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 120 min
- 18+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition: Memories from the Past
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This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition: Memories from the Past 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.
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About the game
This expansion focuses heavily on the storytelling aspect. It is a non-systematic way of checking what the chosen Character is thinking and how he or she would react to the current situation based on the Character’s background and personality. Product description This add-on consists of: - A BOOK OF MEMORIES (works like the book of Scripts, but it’s smaller) - 13 ADDITIONAL CARDS The book adds over 200 unique Scripts, all strictly connected to the Characters available in the game. The Scripts themselves can be of two kinds: - Recollection - just as it was in the original game by 11 Bit Studios, the Characters in different stages of the game can reveal some essential details from their past. These memories or recollections can [1] often be purely story-related, [2] influence the game (for example, Morale), or [3] include a CHOICE made by a Character in the past (a player may also make a choice as if he or she would have traveled in time; The choice can carry consequences reflected in the game’s mechanics, like, for example, a predefined Consequences token waiting to be triggered with another Script just lurking by the corner). - Current Thoughts - meaning a reaction to the current state of affairs in the game, depending on the chosen Character and its state (hunger, morale, etc.), and sometimes depending on events that took place or the choices already made. These can also be only story-related or influence the game’s mechanics. Ten cards build the basic engine that allows the Character whose recollections or thoughts are to be revealed to be determined. It also determines what exactly is to be checked and under what conditions (for example, a card might trigger the thought of the Character with the most broken Morale or the one chosen by the players, etc.). —description by the publisher
Questions and answers
This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition: Memories from the Past 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: Memories from the Past 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: Memories from the Past 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: Memories from the Past 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: Memories from the Past 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: Memories from the Past 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.