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Trench War
2021
Rules assistance for Trench War
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 45 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.3/5
Rules assistant for Trench War
For 2 players
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Trench War is a board game released in 2021 for 2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Florian Corbel and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Simulation, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven.
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About the game
Trench War is a two-player card-based game which transports players into the waning months of World War I. This tactical battle has easy-to-learn rules that will allow the play of a complete game in approximately 40 minutes. Use the specific advantages of your troops and bolster them with offensive bonus cards to gain ground into your enemy's trenches, and use defensive bonus cards to keep your opponent out of your own. Don't let him invade your territory! Trench War plays quickly, has a high excitement level, and is perfect for casual and serious players alike. —description from the designer
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Questions and answers
Trench War supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Trench War is 45 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 Trench War for ages 14 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.
Trench War has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Trench War belongs to these categories: Card Game, Wargame, and World War I. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Simulation, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven. 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 Trench War are: Florian Corbel. 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 Trench 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.