Advance Wars is a turn based strategy game. Each player takes their turn moving their units (infantry, tanks, planes and ships) on the battlefield with the ultimate objective of defeating all enemy units or capturing all enemy cities and bases. Advance Wars has earned an "E" (everyone) rating by the independent Entertainment Software Rating Board, with a "Mild Violence" descriptor. Games rated "E" are suitable for persons age six or older. For more information on this game's rating, please visit the ESRB's web site.

Like other strategy games, Advance Wars requires critical thinking, planning ahead, and resource management. A Training Mode and characters in the game will give hints, so some reading is required.

Advance Wars can be played by one to four players. Up to four players can play with a single cartridge and Game Boy Advance (by alternating play and passing around the Game Boy Advance). Advance Wars can also be played linked with multiple Game Boy Advance systems and one or more Game Boy Advance Game Link Cables (sold separately). Advance Wars is compatible only with Game Boy Advance. It cannot be played on Game Boy Color or monochromatic Game Boy units. Consult the instruction manual for more information.

Advance Wars is available for an MSRP* of $29.95.

(*Although Nintendo of America, Inc. may suggest retail prices for products, the dealer is free to determine on its own the prices at which it will sell products.)