War of the Buttons*

In Krieg der Knöpfe, 2-4 players lead a gang of children trying to build their own hut. They use their own dice along with neutral ones, hoping for assistance from their "big brother" while avoiding being reported at school. The game draws on themes from Louis Pergaud's 1912 novel, La Guerre des Boutons.

  • 2 - 4 Players
  • 45 - 70 Minutes
  • 10+ years old
  • Easy to learn

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