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Watergate

Matthias Cramer · Frosted Games / Capstone · 2019

Asymmetric two-player tug-of-war. Nixon vs the editor. Cards are powerful as events or momentum — never both. Agonizing choices every turn.

Players

2

Time

45 min

Ages

12+

Difficulty

Medium

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Why you'll like it

How it plays

Watergate is a two-player game about the political scandal of the 1970s. One player is the Nixon administration, trying to hold on until the end of the term. The other is the newspaper, trying to connect witnesses to the president.

Players use cards for actions or events and compete for initiative and momentum. The newspaper wins by linking two informants to Nixon on the evidence board; the administration wins by collecting enough momentum. The two sides play very differently.

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History buffstwo-player strategists

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Common questions

How long does Watergate take?

About 45 minutes once everyone knows the rules.

How many people can play Watergate?

It's designed for exactly two players.

What age is Watergate for?

The publisher recommends ages 12 and up.

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