Terrain Vague

About this board game

Terrain Vague is a war game-ish board game for 2–4 players, with a playing time of 120 minutes. Released in 1993, it focuses on young gangs of kids fighting over territory in a junk yard.

The game’s distinctive premise combines the rough-edged energy of a turf war with the imaginative spirit of childhood gangs. Its tone is memorably captured by the idea of an R-rated Little Rascals movie: familiar youthful adventure, but with weapons and a much more dangerous edge.

Terrain Vague has many system similarities to Full Metal Planète, making that comparison a useful reference point for players interested in its overall style. At the same time, its setting gives the conflict a unique identity, shifting the action from a conventional battlefield to a junk yard contested by rival kids.

• Designed for 2–4 players
• 120-minute playing time
• Young gangs competing over junk-yard turf
• Many system similarities to Full Metal Planète

The result is an unusual blend of war game-inspired conflict and mischievous childhood fiction. The junk-yard setting, gang rivalry, and weapons create a memorable theme for players seeking something outside more traditional military scenarios.

Terrain Vague was also recognized as a winner of the 1992 Concours International de Créateurs de Jeux de Société. That award places this distinctive 1993 release among the notable designs associated with the competition.