Car Wars

Published 1981

Drive Offensively! Car Wars is a game featuring freeways of the future in which the right of way goes to those with the biggest guns. Players choose their vehicle — complete with weapons, armor, power plants, suspension, and even body style — then they take them out on the road, either to come home as "aces", or to crash and burn. If a driver survives, his abilities improve and he can earn money to buy bigger and better cars. Advanced rules let players design their own customized cars, trucks, and cycles. This entry covers Car Wars and Car Wars Deluxe, the first two editions of the rules. See also: Car Wars Compendium, a.k.a. CWC and CWCII, for the third and fourth editions of the rules Car Wars (Fifth Edition) for the revised and simplified edition of the game Mini Car Wars, an introductory version of Car Wars originally printed on a single sheet of paper, requiring only a pencil and six-sided dice. Car Wars Series for a complete list of expansions and supplements (including Autoduel Quarterly, the forty-issue Car Wars magazine)

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Grid Movement Impulse Movement Modular Board Movement Points Role Playing Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game Simulation Slide/Push Square Grid Variable Player Powers

Categories

Fighting Racing Science Fiction Sports

Designers

Chad Irby Steve Jackson (I)

Publishers

Fanpro Hobby Japan Siroz Productions Steve Jackson Games
Car Wars

Game Info

Players
2-8 Players
Time
45 min
Weight
Medium — 3.09/5
Year
1981
BGG Rating
6.43
BGG Rank
#3698
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Car Wars supports 2 to 8 players.
A typical game of Car Wars takes about 45 minutes.
Car Wars has a complexity rating of 3.09/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Car Wars is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Car Wars has a rating of 6.43/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 2,300 ratings. It is ranked #3698 overall.
Car Wars was designed by Chad Irby, Steve Jackson (I). It was published in 1981.