Car Wars Supplement, City Blocks 2

Steve Jackson Games · Board game · 1988
2.0 Ludopedia 6.3 BGG 2–8 45 min
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2.0 rating Ludopedia
6.3 rating BGG
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RECOMMENDED

If you love high‑speed gunfights in a chaotic city, City Blocks 2 adds danger and depth to Car Wars.

Highlights
  • Intense vehicular combat
  • New challenging maps
  • Fast‑paced play
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Components not included
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Car Wars Supplement, City Blocks 2 drops you into the gritty streets of 2038, fully compatible with the original City Blocks module. Up to eight drivers take the wheel of armed cars and race through city blocks littered with wreckage, broken bridges, and, of course, crazed motorists lurking around every corner. The board uses a square grid, making movement and line‑of‑sight calculations straightforward while still allowing for blocking and ambush tactics. A typical game runs about 45 minutes, keeping the pace fast and adrenaline‑pumping. Your goal is to survive the course – cross the river, dodge debris, and eliminate opponents – without becoming another statistic in the AADA database. As an expansion, you’ll need the core Car Wars game and the first City Blocks set to assemble the full scenario. The supplement adds new maps, event cards, and a handful of extra vehicles, all aimed at making the experience more dangerous and unpredictable. If you love Car Wars' vehicular combat but found the early missions a bit tame, City Blocks 2 cranks up the difficulty with higher‑risk zones and deeper tactical options. Keep in mind that, being a supplement, it doesn’t include the base components; you’ll need the original game or purchase the pieces separately. In short, it’s the extra dose of destruction fans of Car Wars were craving, with a board that makes the city feel like a metal‑strewn minefield.

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Game details

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Mechanics

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Game: Car Wars
Publisher Steve Jackson Games
Designer Charles Oines, Steve Jackson (I)
Artist Guy Burchack, M. E. Roome

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Frequently Asked Questions

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7 questions
How many players can join?
From 2 up to 8 players, depending on how many vehicles you have.
What’s the typical playtime?
Around 45 minutes, though it can stretch with larger groups.
Do I need the base game to use this expansion?
Yes, City Blocks 2 requires the core Car Wars game and the original City Blocks set.
What new components are included?
New square maps, event cards, and a few extra vehicles, but no basic game pieces.
Does the expansion increase the game’s complexity?
Slightly, as there are higher‑risk zones and more tactical choices, but it’s still approachable for Car Wars veterans.
Are the cards in Portuguese?
Most cards are in English; you’ll need to translate them or use fan‑made translations for Portuguese play.
Is the theme more about racing or combat?
It blends both: you race through city blocks while blasting opponents.