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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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Twilight Struggle board game box cover

About Twilight Struggle

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

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Modern WarfarePoliticalWargame

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

Players: 2P

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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.