- BGG rank
- BGG #6,322
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Vineta
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2008
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,870
- BGG rating
- 5.1
War Cards
2010
Rules assistance for War Cards
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–4 players
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.9/5
Rules assistant for War Cards
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War Cards is a board game released in 2010 for 3–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Mauricio Vismona Gibrin and Mauricio Miyaji and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
War Cards is a card game based on War, a classic boardgame from Brazil (the later is based on Risk). As well as in the original game, in War Cards each player commands an army and have objectives like conquer certain continents or a number of territories determined in the Objective Cards. Another new feature in War Cards are the special power cards, wich gives various abilities for the player to use. In the boardgame the combats are decided with dice rolls. In War Cards the combats are decided through the cards depicting dice in various combinations. War Cards plays faster than the boardgame (about 45 minutes), and unites strategy with a little luck. The game comes in a plastic box, so you can take it with you wherever you want.
Publishers
- Grow Jogos e Brinquedos
Questions and answers
War Cards 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 War Cards 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 War Cards 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.
War Cards has a complexity rating of 1.9 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.
War Cards belongs to these categories: Card Game and Wargame. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, 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 War Cards are: Mauricio Vismona Gibrin and Mauricio Miyaji. 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 War Cards 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.