How many players is Car Wars Compendium?

Car Wars Compendium plays with 2–8 players, ages 10 and up.

How long does Car Wars Compendium take to play?

A game of Car Wars Compendium takes 45 min, at medium complexity (3.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Car Wars Compendium any good?

Car Wars Compendium rates 7.2/10 from 321 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a book / racing game built around hexagon grid.

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Car Wars Compendium (1989)

2–8 players · 45 min · age 10+ · ★ 7.2 on BGG

Players: 2–8
Play time: 45 min
Age: 10+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 7.2/10

Best for 2–8 players aged 10+ who like book games — medium complexity, plays in 45 min.

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About Car Wars Compendium

The complete rules in one volume. Now, all your Car Wars rules can be found in one book—The Car Wars Compendium. Included are the rules from Car Wars Deluxe Edition, Boat Wars, Dueltrack, and the Uncle Albert's Catalogs through 2039—as well as clarifications, improvements, and new rules from the pages of Autoduel Quarterly, streamlined for faster play.

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Mechanics: Hexagon Grid · Designer: Chad Irby, Steve Jackson (I)

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P · 7P · 8P

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Car Wars Compendium FAQ

How many players is Car Wars Compendium?: Car Wars Compendium plays with 2–8 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Car Wars Compendium take to play?: A game of Car Wars Compendium takes 45 min, at medium complexity (3.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Car Wars Compendium any good?: Car Wars Compendium rates 7.2/10 from 321 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a book / racing game built around hexagon grid.