Overview
How it plays
How does it play?
Mini Car Wars is a game of freeway combat in a future America based on the original Car Wars Pocket Box game. This is a complete introductory game of racing in which the right of way goes to the biggest guns.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Grid Movement
Move pieces between adjacent spaces on a regular grid.
Paper-and-Pencil
Record choices and results directly on a personal sheet.
Dice Rolling
Roll dice to introduce uncertainty into actions, production, movement, or resolution.
Variable Player Powers
Each player has different abilities, restrictions, or strategic advantages.
Simulation
Model a real or imagined system through detailed cause-and-effect rules.
Square Grid
Use an orthogonal grid where position and adjacent spaces shape movement or placement.
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Mini Car Wars is a game of freeway combat in a future America based on the original Car Wars Pocket Box game. This is a complete introductory game of racing in which the right of way goes to the biggest guns. Mini Car Wars includes car counters, vehicle record sheets, motorcycle record sheets, course sheets and complete rules.