Defcon

After two global conflicts, we have see a time of peace. However, behind apparent stability, enormous strengths are moving, like karstic rivers, ready to rise to the surface. Big transnational... (read more)

Reviews
mixed, 65% of all reviews are favorable
Playtime
60 minutes
Published
2023
Age
10+
Publisher
Giochi Uniti
Players
2 to 4 players
Designer
Carlo De Gregorio
Playstyle
Relaxed
Game's Categories
Strategy Game, Dice Rolling, War Game, Area Movement, Giochi Uniti, Miniatures, and Political

Description

After two global conflicts, we have see a time of peace. However, behind apparent stability, enormous strengths are moving, like karstic rivers, ready to rise to the surface. Big transnational factors such as Globalization, population growth, a shortage of raw materials, and international actors' formation have weakened pluralism in favor of a growing polarization on the international stage. In today's world, enormous regional powers compete for World domination. They are the Megapowers of the future: Americas, Eurasia, Eastasia, and Africasia. In a climate of growing tension, the arms race begins.

Defcon's players are Megapowers leaders in the dystopian world, where open conflict is about to burst. The player who controls the dominant Megapower at the end of the 5th round wins the game. To win, they have to obtain the highest position on the consensus index, which is made up of two separate rankings: the reputation index and the military index. Those who find the right balance between military strength and public support win the game.

Mechanisms:• Dice Rolling

Contents

  • 1 Rulebook
  • 1 Tension Token
  • 1 Game Board
  • 8 Combat Dice
  • 51 Action Cards
  • 4 Summary Schedule Cards
  • 24 Missile Tokens
  • 12 Sabotage Tokens
  • 12 Radiation Tokens
  • 12 Fortification Tokens
  • 4 Headquarters Sheets
  • 100 Troop Miniatures
  • 16 Fleet Tokens
  • 16 Marker Tokens
  • 4 Capital Tokens
  • 20 Territory Tokens

Purchase options

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$40.95
USD 30.00

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$44.95
USD 35.99
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