The War of the Worlds II is a science fiction board wargame for 2-3 players designed by Phil Orbanes Sr. and published by Rand Game Associates in 1974 that simulates planetary conquest.
In the year 2000, each player's race has simultaneously arrived at the Altair system, which contains five uninhabited resource-rich planets.
By spending a turn, a player can use command ships to build or dismantle one base or one space station.
Nicholas Palmer noted in his 1977 book The Comprehensive Guide to Board Wargaming that The War of the Worlds II was an "ill-received game.
"[1] Three issues later, Tony Watson re-reviewed the game, commenting that "War of the Worlds II was a good try.