If you love a good dose of strategy with a touch of luck and a fantastic theme, Wonderland's War is a delightful experience. It shines with its production value and how its distinct phases intertwine.
- Impeccable production with miniatures
- Addictive bag building mechanic
- Intense player interaction
- Wonderland theme wonderfully integrated
- Constant strategic decisions
- Can have downtime with 5 players
- Dice and token luck impacts outcomes
- Rules take time to assimilate
About the game
What you do in a play session
During the Tea Party, you and your rivals gather for a seemingly peaceful afternoon tea, but don't be fooled! This is where the strategy begins. You move around the rondel, drafting cards to strengthen your forces, build defensive towers, upgrade your leaders, and recruit Wonderlandians to your cause. Keep an eye out for the Looking Glass shards scattered across the board, as they can bring unexpected consequences. Once all the plates are empty, the party ends, and the true battle begins.
The War phase is where the rubber meets the road. You'll use the forces you've gathered to fight in familiar Wonderland locations. The 'bag building' mechanic is central here, where you draw tokens from your bag to determine your combatants. But beware of the Madness tokens! Drawing too many can cause your supporters to flee, taking you out of the fight. You can focus on winning battles to control areas or try to complete quests that offer bonuses for set collection and region control. After three rounds of partying and warring, the faction with the most points is crowned the new leader of Wonderland. It's a fantastic blend of strategic planning, push-your-luck, and area control, all set in a visually stunning universe!
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How to Play Wonderland's War
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Game in a Nutshell - Wonderland's War (how to play)
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Wonderland's War - (Quackalope Gameplay)
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Wonderland's War - How To Play
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So Many Shards! | Wonderland's War Full Multi-Camera Playthrough | Play the Game Ep 6
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How to play Wonderland's War
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Wonderland's War painted miniatures
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Painting Wonderland's War Part I
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All the Games with Steph: Wonderland's War - Teach
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How to Play Wonderland's War (B&B Live Teach)
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Painting Cheshire Cat
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