How many players is Car Wars (Fifth Edition)?

Car Wars (Fifth Edition) plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 12 and up.

How long does Car Wars (Fifth Edition) take to play?

A game of Car Wars (Fifth Edition) takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Car Wars (Fifth Edition) any good?

Car Wars (Fifth Edition) rates 6.1/10 from 229 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a racing / transportation game built around dice rolling, modular board, role playing.

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Car Wars (Fifth Edition) (2002)

2 players · 60 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.1 on BGG

Players: 2
Play time: 60 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 6.1/10

Best for 2 players aged 12+ who like racing games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60 min.

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Car Wars (Fifth Edition) board game box cover

About Car Wars (Fifth Edition)

The 5th Edition release of Car Wars. The combat rules have been simplified for faster play, and the scale has been increased to 1/60th making a lot of the calculations and movements easier. Part of the Car Wars Series, 5th Edition is not a single book, but rather a collection of comic-book sized books. Any of the Division sets (see below) is enough to get started.

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Racing Transportation Wargame

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Modular Board, Role Playing, Simultaneous Action Selection · Designer: Chad Irby, Steve Jackson (I)

Players: 2P

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Car Wars (Fifth Edition) FAQ

How many players is Car Wars (Fifth Edition)?: Car Wars (Fifth Edition) plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 12 and up.
How long does Car Wars (Fifth Edition) take to play?: A game of Car Wars (Fifth Edition) takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Car Wars (Fifth Edition) any good?: Car Wars (Fifth Edition) rates 6.1/10 from 229 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a racing / transportation game built around dice rolling, modular board, role playing.