2023 · Wargame
Defcon
Megapowers compete for global influence as international tensions, resource shortages, and political polarization threaten a fragile peace. Players build military strength and manage public support across five rounds, balancing their reputation and military rankings. The player whose megapower has the highest consensus index at the end of the game wins.
- Players
- 2–4 best 4
- Playing time
- 60–90 min
- Age
- 10+
- Complexity
- 2 / 5
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