Quick answer: Tank Wars is a free turn-based artillery game that runs in a smart TV browser. Aim a tank, set its firing power, account for the wind and try to knock the other tanks off destructible terrain. Play alone through a 30-level campaign, or host a battle for 1–6 tanks. The TV remote controls every part of the game; players can also scan the on-screen QR code to use phones as controllers.
What is Tank Wars on GamesOnTV?
Tank Wars brings the classic artillery duel to the living room screen. Each turn is a small bit of physics and a small bit of guesswork: choose a firing angle, set the power, select a weapon and send a shell across the map. The wind can push the shot off course, while hills and craters change what a clear line of fire looks like.
The ground is destructible, so explosions reshape the battlefield as the match goes on. A safe position can become exposed after a hit, and a well-placed blast can remove cover as well as damage a tank. That makes each turn easy to understand from the sofa, while still giving players a reason to think about angle, power, weapon and terrain together.
How to play Tank Wars on a TV
- Open Tank Wars in the TV’s web browser and choose Solo Campaign or Quick Battle.
- For a battle, choose the tank lineup and whether each opponent is a person or a computer.
- Use the remote to adjust your barrel angle and firing power, then choose a weapon.
- Press OK to fire. Watch the shell’s flight, the wind and the impact, then use what happened to plan your next turn.
The game’s menus and matches work with the TV remote. Arrow keys adjust the aim and power, OK fires, and Back or Escape opens the pause options. On-screen prompts show whose turn it is, so players can share a remote without losing track.
Solo campaign and difficulty options
For one player, the 30-level Solo Campaign pairs your tank with computer opponents. Progress is saved on the TV. Later stages raise the challenge with more capable computer tanks, stronger wind and additional weapons; levels award stars for performance. It gives a single player a clear route from learning the controls to making more deliberate shots.
For a shorter session, Quick Battle sets up a match without campaign progression. Tank Wars lists four computer difficulty settings: Easy, Normal, Hard and Expert. You can mix human-controlled tanks and computer opponents in the same battle.
Play with family or friends: up to six tanks
A match supports one to six tanks. That can be a solo player against the computer, a small head-to-head game, or a larger group taking turns. Pass a single TV remote to the active player, or let players use their own phone controllers.
To connect a phone, scan the QR code shown on the TV and follow the link in its browser. The phone controller provides angle, power, weapon and fire controls. Only the active player can fire, keeping turn order clear while the TV remains the shared battlefield. Phone play is optional: the remote still covers the complete match.
Weapons, wind and terrain: tips for your first match
- Read the wind before firing. A familiar angle can land differently when the wind changes, so adjust power or direction instead of repeating a missed shot.
- Choose a weapon for the situation. Tank Wars includes Standard Shell, Heavy Shell, Triple Shot, Bunker Buster, Air Burst and Cluster Bomb. Their damage, blast shape and ammunition differ.
- Think about the ground after the explosion. A shot can damage the opposing tank and change the landscape that both sides aim across.
- Start with a forgiving computer setting. Easy or Normal leaves room to learn how angle and power work before a tougher campaign stage.
The controls are simple to explain between turns, but the wind and changing terrain mean a good shot takes more than pressing fire. New players can take a turn quickly, while experienced players can compare their aim and weapon choices.
Tank Wars and other TV games
Tank Wars suits a group that wants a shared screen and turn-based competition. For a more private phone experience, try Battleships TV. If you want a puzzle the couch can reason through together, Bottle Order offers a solo campaign and turn-based party mode. Browse the full GamesOnTV games directory for more free living-room games.
Frequently asked questions
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Play Tank Wars free on your TV
Open Tank Wars on GamesOnTV, pick a campaign or battle and take your first shot. It runs in the TV browser, works with the remote, and lets a group join by phone when you want individual controllers. For another recently added living-room game, read our guide to Bottle Order on TV.