How many players is Amoeba Wars?

Amoeba Wars plays with 2–6 players, ages 12 and up.

How long does Amoeba Wars take to play?

A game of Amoeba Wars takes 150 min, at medium-light complexity (2.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Amoeba Wars any good?

Amoeba Wars rates 6.1/10 from 510 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a science fiction / wargame game built around dice rolling, hand management, hexagon grid.

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Amoeba Wars (1981)

2–6 players · 150 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.1 on BGG

Players: 2–6
Play time: 150 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 6.1/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 12+ who like science fiction games — medium-light complexity, plays in 150 min.

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About Amoeba Wars

Sometimes the quality, sometimes the quantity matters in this game of space combat.

Science Fiction Wargame

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Hexagon Grid, Simulation, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Willis P. Carpenter, Garrett J. Donner, Michael S. Steer

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Amoeba Wars FAQ

How many players is Amoeba Wars?: Amoeba Wars plays with 2–6 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Amoeba Wars take to play?: A game of Amoeba Wars takes 150 min, at medium-light complexity (2.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Amoeba Wars any good?: Amoeba Wars rates 6.1/10 from 510 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a science fiction / wargame game built around dice rolling, hand management, hexagon grid.