Wonderland's War*
Wonderland's War is an imaginative and strategic board game set in a war-torn Wonderland. Players take on the roles of iconic characters like Alice, the Mad Hatter, and the Red Queen, each leading their faction to vie for control in a beautifully chaotic Wonderland.
Gameplay Overview
- Faction Leaders: Players choose from characters like Alice, Mad Hatter, Red Queen, Jabberwock, and Cheshire Cat, each with unique abilities.
- Tea Party Phase: A drafting phase where players attend the Hatter's Tea Party, gathering resources, allies, and equipment while managing the risk of drawing madness-inducing Looking Glass shards.
- War Phase: Players use the forces gathered to engage in battles across Wonderland, employing strategy to overcome their opponents and manage the threat of madness.
- Quests and Objectives: Apart from battling for control, players can complete quests and achieve specific conditions for additional points.
Special Features
- Dual-Phase Gameplay: The game combines resource gathering and strategic planning in the Tea Party phase with tactical battles in the War phase.
- Iconic Characters and Setting: The game brings to life the whimsical world of Wonderland, complete with familiar characters and locations, each with a unique twist fitting the game’s theme.
- Upgradable Leaders and Allies: Players can enhance their faction leaders and recruit various Wonderlandians to strengthen their forces.
- Replayability: The variety of characters, the randomness of the draft, and the dynamic nature of battles ensure a unique experience in each playthrough.
Conclusion
Wonderland's War is a delightful blend of strategy and thematic storytelling, set in the rich world of Wonderland. It's perfect for players who enjoy a mix of strategic planning, resource management, and tactical combat, all wrapped in the whimsical and slightly dark setting of a fractured Wonderland. With its engaging dual-phase gameplay and visually stunning design, it promises a captivating experience for both casual and serious gamers.
Nominated for 9 awards and won 1.
- 2 - 5 Players
- 45 - 125 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Medium difficulty
We like Wonderland's War so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 29 in The best Board Games for Hardcore Gamers
- Position 11 in The best "Charles S. Roberts Awards🇺🇸" winners and nominees
- Position 68 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2019 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 4 in The best games where you can choose the actions from a roundel
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