
- BGG rank
- BGG #189
- BGG rating
- 7.6
It's a Wonderful World
- 1–5 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Titanium Wars: Kraken
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Titanium Wars: Kraken is an expansion for Titanium Wars released in 2014 for 3–4 players, 75 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Frédéric Guérard and its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection.
Kraken is an additional destroyer-class ship for Titanium Wars. It requires Tech 3 and 2000¢ to build, and delivers 10 Attack, while being protected by 25 Defense. It sports 5 upgrade slots.
Titanium Wars: Kraken supports 3–4 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 Titanium Wars: Kraken is 75 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 Titanium Wars: Kraken for ages 12 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.
Titanium Wars: Kraken has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
Titanium Wars: Kraken belongs to these categories: Card Game, Negotiation, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Titanium Wars: Kraken are: Frédéric Guérard. 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 Titanium Wars: Kraken as an expansion for Titanium Wars. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Titanium Wars to use it. Check that your edition of Titanium Wars is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.