War Chest 2018
Designed by Trevor Benjamin, David Thompson (I)
What it is
A light-to-medium abstract strategy, medieval, wargame for 2-4 players (~30 min), built around area majority / influence, deck, bag, and pool building, delayed purchase.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #182 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played abstract title.
Mechanics
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How to play War Chest
War Chest is a light-to-medium game (rated 2.3 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–4 players, runs about 30 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's an Abstract Strategy, Medieval and Wargame where the core of play revolves around Area Majority / Influence, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building and Delayed Purchase. A light-to-medium abstract strategy, medieval, wargame for 2-4 players (~30 min), built around area majority / influence, deck, bag, and pool building, delayed purchase. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #182 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played abstract title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about War Chest
How many players is War Chest?
War Chest plays with 2–4 players.
Does War Chest work with 2 players?
Yes — War Chest plays 2–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does War Chest take to play?
About 30 minutes per game.
Is War Chest hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 2.3 out of 5 — medium-light. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is War Chest for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
What kind of game is War Chest?
War Chest is an Abstract Strategy, Medieval, Wargame game, built on Area Majority / Influence, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Delayed Purchase.
Where to buy War Chest
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