# Car Wars Expansion Set #3, East Midville

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1983
- **BGG Rating**: 6.6
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-8
- **Duration**: 90 min
- **Weight**: 3.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Steve Jackson (I)
- **Publishers**: Steve Jackson Games
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Science Fiction, Wargame
- **Mechanics**: Hexagon Grid

## Verdict
Car Wars fan looking to expand the battlefield? East Midville brings a giant map and more cars for the chaos!Gigantic and immersive mapMore vehicles for actionExpands game scaleIdeal for dedicated fansRequires base Car Wars gameDepends on additional mapsCan take up much spaceFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Get ready to expand the vehicular mayhem with the Expansion Set #3, East Midville, for the classic Car Wars! If you've enjoyed smashing cars in smaller scenarios, this pack is for you if you're seeking an epic scale. It brings a giant map of East Midville city, which when joined with the Sunday Drivers map, creates a 42x64 inch battlefield – a true colossus for your automotive duels.

In addition to the expansive map, the set includes 31 new vehicle counters, ready to join the fray and increase the chaos on the streets. The additional rules and scenarios ensure you have new ways to cause destruction and test your vehicular combat tactics. Think even grander battles, with more room for maneuvers, ambushes, and spectacular explosions. It's the kind of expansion that transforms an already intense game into a memorable event, ideal for those who want to dive headfirst into the post-apocalyptic universe of Car Wars and aren't afraid of a game that takes over the whole table.

East Midville isn't just another map; it's an invitation to create epic stories of survival and domination on the roads. If you're a collector or a dedicated Car Wars fan, this expansion is essential to take your adventures to a new level of immersion and scale. Prepare your dice, calibrate your weapons, and good luck on the streets of East Midville!

## FAQ
### Is this game standalone or does it require another game?
This is an expansion pack, so you need the base game Car Wars to play with East Midville.

### How many players can participate?
The base Car Wars game supports 2 to 8 players, and this expansion maintains that capacity, just increasing the map scale and components.

### What is the average playtime with this expansion?
Playtime for Car Wars usually varies greatly depending on the scenario and number of players, but expect longer games due to the larger map scale, possibly around 90 minutes or more.

### What exactly comes in this pack?
East Midville includes a giant city map, 31 new vehicle counters, plus rule and scenario sheets to expand your battles.

### Do I need other maps or expansions to use this one?
To get the full 42x64 inch map, you will need the Sunday Drivers map. However, the East Midville map can be used on its own.

### Does the game's complexity increase significantly with this expansion?
The main complexity comes from the base Car Wars game. This expansion focuses on adding scale and components, which can make games more epic, but it doesn't add significantly new complex mechanics.