I’ve been on the road a lot so far this year, which has meant that not a lot of hobby has occurred. So, it may be ironic that the family broke out this re-boot of the classic Steve Jackson Car Wars.
Car Wars holds up really well for a game that is now around 40 years old. I think this is the second edition, which got a re-release around the time of the 6th edition kickstarter.
It is a nicely presented set, with punch-out, card playing pieces and pretty clean copies of the rules and other tables.
Playing straight from the box, we did a classic duel on the open road. I like arena games better, with more the higher potential for silliness, but the road version delivered plenty of laughs (and carnage).
I still prefer Gaslands for my rev-head needs, but Car Wars is a nice pocket sized alternative. And it was a fun drive down memory lane.
Faith&Steel 
A real blast from the past Dave. The other day I mentioned this one to my son as worth buying but when we looked it up the 6th ed, is now selling for AU$250.00 so I will have to dig out my copy for him.
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I’m sure there are a few copies of earlier editions hidden in cupboards; the latest edition comes with toy cars and other widgets, which I guess drives up the cost.
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Wow mate it certainly has stood the test of time!! Some one looks pretty excited!!
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We laughed a lot. I love that my kids are gamers too.
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👍🏻🤓
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I still have that set and a few Uncle Albert’s books. The game has been dug out on a number of occasions over the years!
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My friend Brad and I played now and then, but we reach for Gaslands these days. It is not better in every respect, but the spectacle of the modded hot wheels cars is ace.
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I remember buying and playing the 1st edition of this and others in the set. Great ‘little’ games really and the road warrior games are so much fun
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So many great games, and the price point was right too.
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This brings me waaay back
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I found a tobacco tin full of car wars cut-out cardboard pieces that one of my brothers had left at home. Classic.
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amazing how many memories can stick to little card cut-outs
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Also, that good games don’t die, they just get revamped.
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