
El Pulpo
A board game by Daniel Bullock
3-4 3-4
120-180 minutes Unknown
Drafting, Hidden Victory Points, Events, Secret Unit Deployment, Action/Event
Wargame, Political
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Description
Picture a smoky back‑room where three or four schemers are scrambling to pull the strings of a volatile political landscape while their hidden armies crawl under the table. In El Pulpa, Daniel Bullock gives you a wargame that feels more like a high‑stakes bluff than a battlefield: the rules are so simple you can get everyone rolling in minutes, but the layers of drafting, secret unit deployment and hidden victory points keep the tension humming for two to three hours. Every turn is a mix of daring actions and surprise events – you’ll be drafting cards, deploying covert forces, and watching the political tide turn before you even realize it. The fun comes from the cat‑and‑mouse dance of guessing opponents’ hidden goals while trying to out‑maneuver them on the board, all wrapped in a political thriller vibe that makes every victory feel like a coup. Grab a drink, keep your poker face, and let the octopus of intrigue wrap around the table.
