Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
Trench War is a two-player card-based game which transports players into the waning months of World War I. This tactical battle has easy-to-learn rules that will allow the play of a complete game in approximately 40 minutes.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
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Trench War is a two-player card-based game which transports players into the waning months of World War I. This tactical battle has easy-to-learn rules that will allow the play of a complete game in approximately 40 minutes. Use the specific advantages of your troops and bolster them with offensive bonus cards to gain ground into your enemy's trenches, and use defensive bonus cards to keep your opponent out of your own. Don't let him invade your territory! Trench War plays quickly, has a high excitement level, and is perfect for casual and serious players alike. —description from the designer