Undaunted: Normandy vs War Chest
A side-by-side comparison of two of the most-asked-about board games — using only verified specs from our catalogue. No invented rules, no fluff.
Specs and BoardGameGeek rankings current as of June 2026. Gaps in our data show as a dash (—).
| Undaunted: Normandy | War Chest | |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2019 | 2018 |
| Players | 2 | 2–4 |
| Playtime | ~45 min | ~30 min |
| Recommended age | 14+ | 14+ |
| Complexity (BGG weight) | 2.3 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 |
| BGG rank | #181 | #182 |
| Designers | Trevor Benjamin, David Thompson (I) | Trevor Benjamin, David Thompson (I) |
| Key mechanics | Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Modular Board | Area Majority / Influence, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Delayed Purchase, Grid Movement |
Both games share these mechanics: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Hand Management.
Which should you get?
Based only on the specs above — not on opinion:
- Both sit at a similar weight (2.3 and 2.3 of 5 on BoardGameGeek), so neither is the obvious 'lighter' pick.
- For bigger groups, War Chest stretches further (2–4 players).
- On raw BoardGameGeek ranking, Undaunted: Normandy currently sits higher (#181 vs #182).
Both are well-loved games; the "right" one depends on your group. Read the full entries for Undaunted: Normandy and War Chest.
Where to buy
Undaunted: Normandy
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Common questions
Is Undaunted: Normandy or War Chest harder to learn?
They're close: Undaunted: Normandy is rated 2.3 of 5 and War Chest 2.3 of 5 on BoardGameGeek, so both are a similar level to learn.
Which is faster to play, Undaunted: Normandy or War Chest?
War Chest is the quicker game at about 30 minutes, versus roughly 45 minutes for Undaunted: Normandy.
How many players do Undaunted: Normandy and War Chest support?
Undaunted: Normandy plays with 2 players; War Chest plays with 2–4 players.