Crisis 1962
A card game abstracting the tensions of the Cuban missile crisis.
What is Crisis 1962
A card game abstracting the tensions of the Cuban missile crisis.
In the core game mode you and your opponent will take turns drawing cards then splitting the draw while your opponent chooses which pile they would like. the draws will be used to build up your forces till tensions spill over and weapons are exchanged. will you build up the forces to defend your people and have the most survivors.
In the advanced mode take this to the next level using deckbuilding to simulate scientific development and political moves. can you use your prowess to keep your opponent from attacking till you can attain a political victory or will weapons fly.
Is a MAD situation inevitable?
Game details
- Players
- 1–4
- Age
- +13
- Duration
- 60 min
- Difficulty
- —
- Type
- Board game
- Year
- 2025
- Mechanics
- Deck, Bag, and Pool Building · I Cut, You Choose · Solo / Solitaire Game
- Categories
- Card Game · Educational · Modern Warfare
- Designer
- Jesse Gardner
- Publisher
- Reactor Games Llc.
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Everything about Crisis 1962
How many players is Crisis 1962 for?
Crisis 1962 plays with 1–4 players.
How long does a game take?
A game takes about 60 minutes.
What age is it suitable for?
It is recommended from age 13.
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