- BGG rating
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War For Chicken Island: Dragon Mama
- 1–4 players
- 30–240 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2020
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,585
- BGG rating
- 6.8
War For Chicken Island
2020
Rules assistance for War For Chicken Island
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 30–240 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for War For Chicken Island
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
War For Chicken Island is a board game released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 30–240 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ivan Escalante and its main mechanics are Take That, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.9
War For Chicken Island: Kickstarter Exclusive Stretch Goals
- 1–5 players
- 30–240 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 7.6
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- 1–4 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 7.8
War For Chicken Island: Yolk Sothoth
- 1–4 players
- 30–240 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2020
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About the game
War For Chicken Island is a strategy war game in which each player must break through the tiny space of the island and manage their limited resources to defeat each opponent and prove they are the champion of the island. Each player will command a small army of chickens and a leader with special attributes. Besides, each player will have 5 dice that grant extra actions and 9 resources that will allow them to build machines for the battle. Fun and easy, it's not only the best way to introduce new players into wargames, but also challenging for hardcore players. No player elimination. Easy to learn. Take that feeling. 20 custom dice. 42 miniatures. Innovative pilot system. A wargame you’ll enjoy PvP. 3 additional game variants. Can you lead your army to the victory and show everyone you are the ultimate strategist in such a simple game without movement freedom?
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Designers
Publishers
- Giochix.it
- Taverna Ludica Games
- Draco Studios
- Gnomosapiens
Questions and answers
War For Chicken Island supports 1–4 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 For Chicken Island is 30–240 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 For Chicken Island 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 For Chicken Island 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.
War For Chicken Island belongs to these categories: Wargame, Dice, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Take That, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board. 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 For Chicken Island are: Ivan Escalante. 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 For Chicken Island 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.