
- BGG rating
- 8.4
This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition: Companions Pack
- 1–6 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2026

2026
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This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition is a board game released in 2026 for 1–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by Michał Oracz, Jakub Wiśniewski, Marek Mydel, Mateusz Szupik, and Filip Tomaszewski and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Dice Rolling.
This cooperative experience of This War of Mine immerses players into the harrowing lives of civilians trapped in a war-torn city, facing relentless challenges that test the limits of human resilience. They must navigate a series of morally complex decisions, manage scarce resources, and confront the stark realities of survival in a besieged environment. The Book of Scripts provides a rich narrative layer, making each playthrough different and adding to the game's replayability with a wide range of events and encounters. The Second Edition elevates the experience with improved miniatures, double-layered character boards, and a complete rulebook. It also includes the story-rich Tales from the Ruined City and Days of the Siege, along with a new expansion introducing another set of heart-wrenching stories of survival woven into scenarios with a more dynamic, shortened playtime. With refined gameplay mechanics, these enhancements offer both new and returning players the most immersive and polished version of the game. —description from the publisher
This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition 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 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 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 has a complexity rating of 3.7 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 belongs to these categories: Mature / Adult, Video Game Theme, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Dice Rolling. 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: The Board Game – Second Edition are: Michał Oracz, Jakub Wiśniewski, Marek Mydel, Mateusz Szupik, and Filip Tomaszewski. 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: The Board Game – Second Edition 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.