How many players is War of the Buttons?

War of the Buttons plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.

How long does War of the Buttons take to play?

A game of War of the Buttons takes 45–70 min, at medium complexity (2.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is War of the Buttons any good?

War of the Buttons rates 6.6/10 from 227 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a dice / movies / tv / radio theme game built around dice rolling, worker placement.

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War of the Buttons (2018)

2–4 players · 45–70 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.6 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 45–70 min
Age: 10+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 6.6/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 10+ who like dice games — medium complexity, plays in 45–70 min.

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About War of the Buttons

In War of the Buttons, 2-4 players lead a "gang" of kids who try to build their own hut. To do this, they use both their own dice and "neutral" dice, while hoping for help from their "big brother" and for no one to tattle on them at school. War of the Buttons uses themes of the 1912 novel La Guerre des Boutons by Louis Pergaud.

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Dice Movies / TV / Radio theme Novel-based

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Worker Placement · Designer: Andreas Steding

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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War of the Buttons FAQ

How many players is War of the Buttons?: War of the Buttons plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does War of the Buttons take to play?: A game of War of the Buttons takes 45–70 min, at medium complexity (2.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is War of the Buttons any good?: War of the Buttons rates 6.6/10 from 227 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a dice / movies / tv / radio theme game built around dice rolling, worker placement.