- Twlight Struggle Game Series
- Complexity: 4 out of 9
- Solitaire Suitability: 2 out of 9
- Time Scale: 3-5 years per turn
- Map Scale: Point to point
- Unit Scale: Influence markers
- Players: 1-2
- Playing time: 2-3 hours
- Contents:
- 228 Full-color Counters
- One Deluxe 22" x 34" Full-color Mounted Map
- 110 Event Cards
- Two 6-sided Dice
- 2 Full-color Player Aid Cards
- Box dimensions:9.25” W x 11.75” H x 3.2” D
- Recommended for 14 years and above.
Twilight Struggle is a two-player game that captures the intense forty-five-year rivalry of intrigue, prestige, and occasional conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States. Built on the card-driven system made famous by award-winning titles like We the People and Hannibal: Rome vs. Carthage, Twilight Struggle brings the Cold War to life, pitting the two greatest superpowers in history against each other. The game spans the entire globe as it stood in 1945, with players maneuvering units and spreading influence to win allies and dominate regions.
Like GMT's other card-driven games, Twilight Struggle demands tough strategic choices: how to maximize the impact of your cards and forces within tight resource limits. The game's Event cards reflect a rich tapestry of real-world events — from the Berlin Airlift and the Vietnam War to the U.S. peace movement and the Cuban Missile Crisis — adding depth and authenticity to the unfolding struggle.
