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Twilight Struggle: Deluxe Edition

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Everything about Twilight Struggle: Deluxe Edition

Play Time Play Time
120′ - 180′
Min. Age Min. Age
13+
Num. of Players Num. of Players
2
Complexity Complexity
High
Publisher GMT Games
Complexity High
Language(s) English
Designer(s) Ananda Gupta, Jason Matthews
Artist(s) Viktor Csete, Rodger B. MacGowan, Chechu Nieto, Guillaume Ries, Mark Simonitch
Categories Modern Warfare, Political, Wargame
Mechanics Action / Event, Advantage Token, Area Majority / Influence, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Dice Rolling, Events, Hand Management, Simulation, Simultaneous Action Selection, Sudden Death Ending, Tug of War, Variable Set-up
Language Dependency High
Minimum Age 13
Play Time 120 mins - 180 mins
Number of Players 2

Step into a world where the echoes of a divided history reverberate in a tense game of strategy and power. Inspired by John F. Kennedy's stirring words, Twilight Struggle invites players to engage in a captivating two-player experience that encapsulates the delicate interplay of diplomacy, intrigue, and the looming specter of war between the Soviet Union and the United States.

In the aftermath of World War II, unlikely allies emerged victorious against Hitler’s oppressive regime, while timely confrontations brought the Japanese Empire to its knees. What followed was an uneasy peace that quickly gave way to a new phase of conflict—one fought not on conventional battlefields but through a web of spies, politicians, scientists, and artists. The stage was set for a battle of ideologies that would span over four and a half decades.

Twilight Struggle masterfully simulates this historic struggle for global supremacy. Players find themselves amid the rubble of a war-torn Europe, each vying for influence as the two superpowers navigate their quest for dominance. From the opening moves in 1945 to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, strategy and cunning are essential to emerge victorious.

We the People and Hannibal: Rome vs. Carthage, this game is designed for quick play and accessible complexity. The vibrant world map reflects the political landscape of the era, where players maneuver units and exert influence to gain allies for their superpower. Each choice is critical; with limited resources, how will you maximize the potential of your cards and units?

Event cards infuse rich historical context into the gameplay, with sequences covering significant events from the Arab-Israeli conflicts to the tense moments of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Players must navigate through not just military actions but also the pulse of the Space Race and the looming threat of nuclear war, creating a dynamic and gripping encounter.

TIME SCALE: Approximately 3-5 years per turn
MAP SCALE: Point-to-point system
UNIT SCALE: Influence markers

Will you lead your superpower to glory, or will the twilight of conflict consume you? Discover the strategic depths of history with Twilight Struggle!