World of Tanks Facts for Kids

World of Tanks is a popular online video game where players control powerful tanks. It's a team-based game, meaning you play with other people against another team. The game features many different armored vehicles, mostly from the World War II era, which means tanks from the 1930s to the 1950s.

There are over 500 unique tanks in the game! These tanks come from many countries, including China, the Soviet Union (now Russia), Germany, the United States, France, Britain, Japan, Italy, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, and Romania. The game designers worked hard to make sure each tank looks and feels historically accurate. World of Tanks was first released on April 12, 2011, in Europe and North America. There is also a mobile version of the game called World of Tanks Blitz.

What is World of Tanks?
- Playing the Game
  - Tank Types
Tanks from Around the World
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What is World of Tanks?

World of Tanks is a type of game called a multiplayer online game. This means many players can play together at the same time over the internet. In the game, you pick a tank and join a team. Your goal is to work with your teammates to defeat the other team. You can use different strategies, like hiding behind buildings or working together to surround enemies.

Playing the Game

When you start a battle, you control your tank from a third-person view. This means you see your tank from behind, like you're watching it. You drive your tank around the map, aim your gun, and shoot at enemy tanks. Each tank has different strengths and weaknesses, like how fast it moves, how strong its armor is, or how much damage its gun does.

Tank Types

There are several types of tanks in World of Tanks, each with a special role:

Light Tanks: These are fast and small. They are great for scouting and finding enemy positions.
Medium Tanks: These tanks are balanced. They can move well and have good guns, making them useful for many situations.
Heavy Tanks: These are big and slow, but they have very strong armor and powerful guns. They are good for leading attacks and taking a lot of damage.
Tank Destroyers: These tanks have very strong guns, but often less armor or no rotating turret. They are best for hiding and shooting enemies from far away.
Self-Propelled Guns (SPGs): These are like mobile artillery. They can shoot shells over long distances, often from far behind the front lines.

Tanks from Around the World

The game features tanks from many different countries. Each country's tanks have their own unique style and characteristics. For example, Soviet tanks might be known for their strong armor, while French tanks might have fast-firing guns. The game developers researched real historical tanks to make them as accurate as possible in the game. This means you can learn a bit about military history while you play!