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Twilight Struggle
The Cold War for two players: coups, space races and a nuclear clock. Political strategy for people who think Mayhem needs more paperwork.
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The facts
- Players
- 2
- Play time
- 120–180 minutes
- Age
- 13+
- Style
- Competitive
- Publisher
- GMT Games
- First published
- 2005
Facts checked against gmtgames.com. Editions vary, so check the box. Complexity and “best for” are our opinion.
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