- BGG rank
- BGG #27,306
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Hoagie
- 2–5 players
- 15–20 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #26,381
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Trash War
2015
Rules assistance for Trash War
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 20 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Trash War
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Trash War is a board game released in 2015 for 2–5 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Larry Nybo and its main mechanics are Take That and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Cry Havoc and let slip the Junk-Yard Dogs of War! The Card Game of Medieval Junk-Yard Combat! What goes on in the junkyards when nobody is around? After the metal crushers shut down and the land movers roll back into their hangars, after the underpaid employees clock out and call it a night, that’s when the knights arrive,dressed in shimmering armor, impassioned with chivalry and taster for war. It is in the junkyards where these warriors find the tools for battle. And in the landfills, legends are born. Trash War is a humorous game that pits players against each other in junk yard combat. Each player takes on the role of a medieval knight in a modern junk yard. Players fling trash at each other, everything from broken microwave ovens to mutant albino alligators. Players set up their ramparts by placing "Wall Cards" on the table before them. A player starts the battle by attacking any opponent's walls. The attacked player then retaliates by attacking any player's walls. Trash War isn't played in standard turn order. Players attack and retaliate against opponents of their choice. In the end, the player with the last wall standing wins.
Editions
- Trash WarenGangrene Games2015
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Gangrene Games
Questions and answers
Trash War supports 2–5 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 Trash War is 20 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 Trash War for ages 10 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.
Trash War has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Trash War belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Take That and Open Drafting. 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 Trash War are: Larry Nybo. 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 Trash War 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.