2005 · Political
The War Game: World War II
A strategic World War II game covering the entire conflict across a 4' x 8' map divided into territories representing countries, with larger nations split into multiple areas. Eight major powers—Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States, China, and France—manage their forces and conduct military operations across the global theater.
- Players
- 2–6 best 6
- Playing time
- 240 min
- Age
- 12+
- Complexity
- 3.4 / 5
WargameWorld War IIArea MovementSimulationTeam-Based Game
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