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Nuclear War (1965)

2–6 players · 60 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.2 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
60 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
6.2/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 10+ who like card game games — light complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Nuclear War

Be the sole survivor whether it is Cold War or Hot War.

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Mechanics: Action Queue, Hand Management, Take That · Designer: Douglas Malewicki

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Nuclear War FAQ

How many players is Nuclear War?
Nuclear War plays with 2–6 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Nuclear War take to play?
A game of Nuclear War takes 60 min, at light complexity (1.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Nuclear War any good?
Nuclear War rates 6.2/10 from 2,819 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / modern warfare game built around action queue, hand management, take that.