# NATO: The Cold War Goes Hot – Designer Signature Edition

NATO: The Cold War Goes Hot – Designer Signature Edition is a board game for 1–4 players. It plays in 120–480 minutes and is meant for ages 12 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 2. It is rated 7.5 out of 10 by 2 Ludoya reviewers. The cheapest copy in stock is $65.72 (United States).

- **Players:** 1–4 (best with 2)
- **Playing time:** 120–480 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 12+
- **Complexity:** 3.9 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2021
- **Categories:** Modern Warfare, Wargame
- **Mechanics:** Hexagon Grid, Movement Points, Dice Rolling, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Grid Movement, Simulation, Variable Set-up, Ratio / Combat Results Table, Zone of Control
- **Ludoya rating:** 7.5 out of 10, from 2 reviews
- **Owned by:** 3 Ludoya players
- **Plays logged on Ludoya:** 4
- **Unique players:** 4

**Designers:** Bruce S. Maxwell

**Artists:** Bruce Yearian

**Publishers:** Compass Games

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 401 Games | 92.95 $ | https://store.401games.ca/products/nato-the-cold-war-goes-hot-designer-signature-edition |

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/nato-the-cold-war-goes-hot-designer-signature-edition)
- [NATO: The Cold War Goes Hot – Designer Signature Edition in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/nato-the-cold-war-goes-hot-designer-signature-edition)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/309081)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-19. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._