How many players is Twilight Struggle?

Twilight Struggle plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 13 and up.

How long does Twilight Struggle take to play?

A game of Twilight Struggle takes 120–180 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Twilight Struggle any good?

Twilight Struggle rates 8.3/10 from 41,690 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a modern warfare / political game built around action/event, advantage token, area majority / influence.

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Twilight Struggle (2005)

2 players · 120–180 min · age 13+ · ★ 8.3 on BGG

Players: 2
Play time: 120–180 min
Age: 13+
Complexity: Medium-heavy
BGG rating: 8.3/10

Best for 2 players aged 13+ who like modern warfare games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 120–180 min.

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About Twilight Struggle

Relive the Cold War and rewrite history in an epic clash between the USA and USSR.

Modern Warfare Political Wargame

Mechanics: Action/Event, Advantage Token, Area Majority / Influence, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Dice Rolling, Hand Management · Designer: Ananda Gupta, Jason Matthews

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Twilight Struggle FAQ

How many players is Twilight Struggle?: Twilight Struggle plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 13 and up.
How long does Twilight Struggle take to play?: A game of Twilight Struggle takes 120–180 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Twilight Struggle any good?: Twilight Struggle rates 8.3/10 from 41,690 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a modern warfare / political game built around action/event, advantage token, area majority / influence.