This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition

About this board game

This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition is a cooperative survival experience for 1–6 players that takes about 120 minutes to play. Set in a war-torn city, it places players in the harrowing lives of civilians trapped in a besieged environment.

Working together, players must manage scarce resources, navigate relentless challenges, and make morally complex decisions that test the limits of human resilience. Survival is shaped by difficult circumstances and the consequences of the choices made along the way.

The Book of Scripts adds a rich narrative layer to every session. Its wide range of events and encounters helps make each playthrough different, giving the game strong replayability while deepening its story of civilian survival.

• Cooperative gameplay for 1–6 players
• Approximately 120 minutes of play time
• Resource management and challenging moral decisions
• A story-driven Book of Scripts with varied events and encounters

The Second Edition refines the experience with improved miniatures, double-layered character boards, and a complete rulebook. It also includes the story-rich Tales from the Ruined City and Days of the Siege, plus a new expansion featuring another set of heart-wrenching survival stories.

That expansion weaves its stories into scenarios with a more dynamic, shortened playtime, while the refined gameplay mechanics create a more polished experience for both new and returning players. With its powerful narrative focus and demanding survival decisions, This War of Mine: The Board Game – Second Edition offers an immersive cooperative journey through the realities of a city under siege.