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2017 Ranked #12,829

Windup War

Programmed miniatures battle has toy armies plan actions, snipe targets, and fight until one force remains. Different unit combinations and weapons make each portable skirmish demand a new tactical approach.

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Players

2-6

Play time

15-30 min

Age

8+

Complexity

1.5/5

Rating

6.61

Harder to teach Highly interactive Deep strategy

Overview

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ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.

Teachability 2.4/5

Harder to teach

Replay value 4.0/5

High replayability

Interaction 3.7/5

Highly interactive

Player scaling 4.0/5

Scales well

Strategic depth 4.6/5

Deep strategy

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How it plays

How does it play?

When the kids are away, the toys come out to play...AND FIGHT! Welcome to Windup War!

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When the kids are away, the toys come out to play...AND FIGHT! Welcome to Windup War! Turn the keys and spring into battle! Assemble your army of toys, then command them in combat to be the last army standing! Ready? WINDUP THE WAR! In Windup War, you plan your army’s course of action to take down the armies surrounding you! Program your units’ actions and strategically snipe your targets! Be the last toy army standing to win! Windup War features adorably toyetic graphics in a miniature and portable pack! Each faction is a cute size and is ready to fight wherever you go. With six different units per faction, each with unique weapons, there are dozens of configurations for your army; try different combinations to find your favorite strategy! Windup War is easy to pick up and quick to play, with a playtime of about 15-30 minutes.

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Play and group

Players
2–6
Best with
3–6
Play time
15–30 min
Age
8+
Complexity
1.5/5
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Credits

Designers

2
Jessica Chu Katie Khau

Artists

1
Katie Khau

Publishers

1
Bellwether Games

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