How many players is Nuclear Escalation?

Nuclear Escalation plays with 2–6 players, ages 10 and up.

How long does Nuclear Escalation take to play?

A game of Nuclear Escalation takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (1.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Nuclear Escalation any good?

Nuclear Escalation rates 6.6/10 from 951 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / modern warfare game built around hand management, take that.

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Nuclear Escalation (1983)

2–6 players · 30 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.6 on BGG

Players: 2–6
Play time: 30 min
Age: 10+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 6.6/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 10+ who like card games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Nuclear Escalation

From the back of the box: A comical card game of nuclear confrontation involving nervous world powers and jittery diplomats. Everyone jockeys for domination (in self defense, of course), using propaganda, espionage, and meanwhile building space platforms (for peaceful purposes, of course). Diplomacy inevitably fails and the missiles start flying! The first expansion set for Nuclear War, this can also be played on its own.

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Card Game Modern Warfare Negotiation Political Wargame

Mechanics: Hand Management, Take That · Designer: Douglas Malewicki, Michael Stackpole

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Nuclear Escalation FAQ

How many players is Nuclear Escalation?: Nuclear Escalation plays with 2–6 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Nuclear Escalation take to play?: A game of Nuclear Escalation takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (1.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Nuclear Escalation any good?: Nuclear Escalation rates 6.6/10 from 951 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / modern warfare game built around hand management, take that.