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Watergate, Strategy Board Game, History of Watergate Included with Game, 2-Player Game of The Year 2019, Ages 12 and Up, Cover Color May Vary

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Brand Capstone Games
Material Cardboard
Theme Games
Genre Strategy
Number of Players 2 Players

About this item

  • 2 Players
  • Ages 12+
  • 30 to 60 Minute Game Play
  • 2-player card-driven game about the notorious political scandal
  • History of Watergate included with the game

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In June 1972, five men are arrested in Washington’s Watergate building. What looks like a third-rate burglary attempt on the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee induces journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein of the Washington Post to start a thorough investigation. Over the following two years, they discover that the five men were directed from within the White House to spy on political opponents. As a consequence, in 1974 President Richard Nixon resigns from office to avoid impeachment. In Watergate, one player assumes the role of a Journalist, while the other embodies the Nixon Administration—each with a unique set of cards. To win, the Nixon Administration must build up enough momentum to make it to the end of the presidential term, whereas the Journalist must gather enough evidence to connect two informants directly to the President. Of course, the administration will do all in its power to smother any evidence.


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Watergate

Game Description

One player takes on the role of a Journalist, the other embodies the Nixon Administration. To win, Nixon must build up enough momentum to ride out the term, whereas the Journalist must gather enough evidence to pin Nixon to the crime.

An Historic Card Driven Game for Two Players

In this game of wits, each player will have a completely unique deck of cards in order to seek out victory. As you race to complete your goal, you must also contend with the other player trying to thwart your progress.

At a Glance

  • Head-to-Head Card Driven Strategy
  • 2 Players
  • 30 Minutes
  • Ages 12+

History Brought to Life

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Unique Cards

Each player has a separate deck of cards that is completely unique from their opponent. Each card is based on actual events or people related to the Watergate scandal and can be be used in multiple ways, but only careful play will lead to victory.

The Journalist

As the Journalist, it is your objective to connect two informants directly to the President via a trail of evidence. But you must contend with the Nixon Administration suppressing evidence and witnesses.

The Nixon Administration

As the Nixon Administration, it is your objective to deflect and downplay the allegations against the President long enough for the public's interest to wane and ride out the term while contending with the journalist's commitment to the truth.

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Game Components

Watergate features high quality, oversized cards. Tokens are drawn from an included draw-string bag.

Gameplay

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Setup

Each player gets their assigned deck of cards. The decks are shuffled and cards are drawn. The board is laid out on the table with 1 momentum token, 1 initiative token, and 3 evidence tokens from the bag. Setup is complete in under 5 minutes.

Turn Sequence

Players alternate turns beginning with the player who claimed the momentum token last round. On their turn, a player will play a card from their hand, electing to activate the event or utilize the value points to manipulate the tokens on the board.

End of Game

If the Journalist manages to connect 2 informants to Nixon, they win immediately. Alternatively, if the Nixon administration can collect 5 momentum tokens, they win.

History

Every card depicts an event or person related to the Watergate scandal. The rule-book features further details and background information to illuminate this time in history.

Critically Acclaimed

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One of the Best Games of the Year

Watergate has been lauded by many critics and has received some of the most prestigious awards including the The Dice Tower Award and the Golden Geek. It has been recommended by Shut Up & Sit Down and Man Vs. Meeple. Find out what has everyone buzzing and experience Watergate now.

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    4.8 out of 5 stars
    4.8 out of 5
    559 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers find the game fun, easy to learn, and set up. They also appreciate the historical theme and unique mechanism. Customers also mention that the game is fast enough to play multiple times.

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    20 customers mention20 positive0 negative

    Customers find the game fun and great for two players. They also say the gameplay is honest and compelling. Customers also say that both factions play well and are equally fun to play. They say it's easy to learn and a good strategy game.

    "Such an amazing and tight game for 2 people...." Read more

    "Easy to learn, good strategy, fun historical game. Cards contain information about real event related to Watergate scandal...." Read more

    "...The gameplay is honestly that good.A really great two-player game for adults and older teens." Read more

    "...the journalists’ pinboard laying out the connections of Watergate is wonderful and graphic...." Read more

    10 customers mention7 positive3 negative

    Customers find the board game relatively easy to learn. They say the concept is overall easy, but there are many different strategies to try on. They also say the game is easy to set up and plays in 45 minutes. Customers also mention that the game has loads of information about the board.

    "Easy to learn, good strategy, fun historical game. Cards contain information about real event related to Watergate scandal...." Read more

    "...Watergate was the perfect pick! It’s relatively easy to learn but the strategy can get very involved...." Read more

    "...Ryles might seem overwhelming but once you get it its not that complicated...." Read more

    "This game is fun and quick and has loads of information about the actual events of the whole Watergate scandal...." Read more

    9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

    Customers find the game very historically thematic with a deep strategy. They also say the theme and mechanism are very interesting and fun. Customers also mention that the game is unique, clever, and fun to play.

    "Easy to learn, good strategy, fun historical game. Cards contain information about real event related to Watergate scandal...." Read more

    "This is a game of tug of war on multiple fronts. The theme is unique but this game is mostly abstract but there are nice historical references on..." Read more

    "History and fun all in one game." Read more

    "Really fun historical asymmetrical game." Read more

    5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

    Customers find the speed of the board game to be fast enough that they can play multiple times. They mention that the game is easy to set up and plays in 45 minutes or 20-30 minutes.

    "...It's 2 player only, but games are fast enough that you can play multiple times in one sitting...." Read more

    "...The game is easy to set up and plays in 45 minutes." Read more

    "...The setup is quick and easy, and the game takes 20-30 minutes. Great strategy game." Read more

    "Easy to learn, fairly quick playtime, and with a strong historical theme - this game is clever and fun to play. Tense to the end." Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers find the ending of the board game tense, with gotcha moments and decisions. They also say every move is super intense, with no wasted actions.

    "...Every move is super intense. There are no wasted actions...." Read more

    "This is a very tight 2 player experience. Each play provides a tense series of decisions and gotcha moments as you maneuver your information,..." Read more

    "...Tense to the end." Read more

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    Great 2-player game! The theme and mechanism is very interesting!
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