Watergate
Nixon against the Washington Post in a tug of war over evidence.
What it is
A duel for two, perfect for anyone who likes a close contest with some history in it. One player runs the Nixon administration and the other leads the editors of the Washington Post. You play cards to drag evidence, initiative and momentum to your side of a track. The administration wants all five momentum tokens, while the editors want to connect two informants to the center and break the story.
What we love
- Each card is played for its number in the tug of war or for its ability, and many abilities remove the card for good, so you must choose
- Two different decks and two different ways to win
- Won the Gra Roku award for Best Two Player Game in 2021, for the Polish edition from Lucky Duck Games
Honest trade-offs
- Big swings are built in, and a single card can undo a strong position
- A first game can feel lopsided until both players understand the fight for initiative
- It is about a real scandal and real people, though no prior knowledge is needed
AI summary of player sentiment
Across the tables we polled, players consistently praise the game's approachability and pacing. The most common complaint is big swings are built in, and a single card can undo a strong position.
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Content advisory
No content advisory.
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