New Cold War
A board game by Andoni Orive, Igor Plaza
1-4 Players 150-180 minutes Medium
Action Points, Area Majority / Influence, Solo / Solitaire Game, Hidden Victory Points, Events, Semi-Cooperative Game, Variable Phase Order
Wargame, Political
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Description
New Cold War drops you into the smoky back‑rooms of 2025’s geopolitical chessboard, where you and up to three friends—or a solo AI opponent—scramble to pull influence, score hidden victory points, and survive the curve‑ball events that keep the whole thing feeling fresh every turn. Designed by Andoni Orive and Igor Plaza, the game blends classic wargame grit with political intrigue, letting you spend action points to sway regions, tip area majority and even cooperate just enough to keep the world from blowing up while still eyeing your own secret agenda. The variable phase order means no two games feel the same, and the semi‑co‑op twist gives you a taste of teamwork without sacrificing the cut‑throat feel. At around two and a half hours and a normal rule complexity, it’s a deep, immersive experience that board‑game veterans will sink into without needing a PhD in strategy.
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