Why are we here, What are we striving for?

Before the match begins, players take turns drafting weapons from a randomized selection. With 500 possibilities, you cannot rely on getting your favorite gun every time.

Few artillery games have captured the hearts of casual and competitive gamers like Pocket Tanks . Developed by BlitWise Productions and originally released in 2001, this 2D turn-based strategy game perfected the "one more match" formula. While the base game offered a solid foundation of explosive fun, it was the edition that elevated the game to legendary status.

Weapons that ricochet off ceilings and walls (like the Ricochet Rifle) allow you to hit enemies behind cover.

While there is no official version of Pocket Tanks Deluxe that natively includes exactly 500 weapons, the game is renowned for its extensive library of expansion packs. As of late 2024, the total official weapon count stands at

Precision aiming and power setting with a keyboard is unparalleled. Screen Size: Seeing the entire, detailed 2D map at once.

Weapons like Tunnel , Acid Rain , and Laser eat away at the ground beneath an enemy, dropping them into deep pits where they lose line of sight and struggle to aim. 3. Homing and Projectile Splitting

Build massive walls of earth in front of your enemy to block their incoming shots. 3. Cluster and Scatter Weapons

When fully expanded with all official packs, the game boasts a massive arsenal of over 500 unique weapons. This massive variety ensures that no two matches ever play out the same way. Key Features of the Deluxe PC Version:

Using a physical keyboard to fine-tune your angles (e.g., tapping the arrow keys to adjust from 45 to 46 degrees) offers a level of competitive precision that touchscreens simply cannot replicate.

A projectile that didn't explode but pulled the terrain—and the opponent—into a localized black hole. The Time Leap: A shot that reset the last three turns of the game.