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Wilderness War

Volko Ruhnke

2001 · 2⁠–⁠2 players, best with 2 · 180 min · ages 12+

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How many players

For 2 to 2 players, best with 2.

  • 2 players: best

Weight and time

Medium: 3.3 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 180–180 minutes, for ages 12 and up.

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  • BoardGameGeek7.7/101,730 ratings
  • BGG rank917thamong all games

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How to play Wilderness War

Wilderness War is a two-player conflict game about the colonial struggle in North America. On a turn, you use cards to move forces along connected routes, launch campaigns, and resolve battles with dice. It suits players who want a long, tense historical contest with direct opposition; it plays in 180 minutes and is for ages 12 and up.

Mechanics

  • Card-driven campaign
  • Dice rolling
  • Point-to-point movement

Credits Wilderness War

  • DesignVolko Ruhnke
  • ArtMark Simonitch
  • ArtRodger B. MacGowan
  • PublisherGMT Games

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Game details Wilderness War

Year published
2001
Players
2–2, best with 2
Playing time
180–180 minutes
Age
ages 12+
Weight
3.3 out of 5
Designer
Volko Ruhnke
Publisher
GMT Games

Frequently asked questions Wilderness War

How many players is Wilderness War for?

For 2 to 2 players. It plays best with 2.

How long does a game take?

180 to 180 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 12 and up.

Is it an expansion or a standalone game?

A standalone game: everything is in the box.

Can two people play?

Yes. It plays with 2–2.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 14, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku