Twilight Struggle

Summary

Twilight Struggle is a political and economic strategy game that takes place during the Cold War era, where players control either the United States or the Soviet Union and aim to spread their dominance throughout the world through political influence and coup attempts. The game also features the possibility of nuclear war, which would result in game over if triggered by either side. The game is designed by award-winning creators Ananda Gupta and Jason Matthews.

Features

1. Twilight Struggle is a political strategy game that simulates the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union.
2. Players control one of the two superpowers and aim to spread their influence through political maneuvering and coup attempts.
3. The game is designed by Ananda Gupta and Jason Matthews and features a modular board that represents the world during the Cold War era.
4. The game is won by achieving victory points, which are gained by completing objectives and influencing countries, but losing the game is also a possibility if nuclear war is triggered.
5. The game is a two-player experience that requires strategic thinking and decision-making, as players must balance their actions with the risk of nuclear war.

Keywords

Twilight Struggle, Cold War, Political, Economic, Superpowers, Dominance, Influence, Coup attempts, Nuclear war, Game over.

“Now the trumpet summons us again, not as a call to bear arms, though arms we need; not as a call to battle, though embattled we are – but a call to bear the burden of a long twilight struggle…”

– President John F. Kennedy

HISTORY IN THE MAKING

Twilight Struggle puts the player at the center of the Cold War, the political and economic struggle between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R that spanned 5 decades from the 1950’s to the 1990’s. Designed by award winning creators Ananda Gupta and Jason Matthews, players control one of the two modern superpowers, as they work to spread their dominance throughout the world via political influence and coup attempts. But if either side triggers nuclear war, it’s game over!

CARD BASED EVENTS

The event cards in the game are based on actual historical events from the Cold War era. Through the playing of these events, players exert their superpower’s influence as they attempt to gain allies and regional control of the globe. From the early days of De-Stalinization, to the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War and beyond, players are immersed in the actual events of the struggle between these two nations to be the dominant superpower in the world!

IMMERSIVE STRATEGY

Hone your skill and strategy as a world leader against an A.I. opponent, and then take your game global with matches against other players via asynchronous online game play.

FEATURES

•A.I. Opponent

•In-game Tutorial

•Pass-and-Play Multiplayer

•Asynchronous or Real-time Online Play

•Invite Playdek Friends

•Online Profile and Stats

•Customized Online Game Clock

•Player Rating System

“As a strategy game, Twilight Struggle is a revelation.” – PC Gamer

“…every strategy gamer should play Twilight Struggle without fail: it’s just that good.” – Pocket Tactics

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