13 Days: The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962
Two players wrestle over the Cuban Missile Crisis, and pushing too hard for prestige risks tipping the world into war.
Who it's for
Two-player strategy fans and history buffs who love Twilight Struggle's tension packed into a shorter session.
Not for you if…
You want a light, casual two-player game, because the historical density and escalation stakes demand real focus.
Vibe's take
tense, historical, strategic, dense, dramatic
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About this game
13 Days puts you and one opponent on opposite sides of the Cuban Missile Crisis, and every card you play risks tipping the world toward nuclear war. You are managing two competing pressures at once: gain prestige to win outright, but push too hard and the DEFCON level slides toward catastrophe for everyone. Card-driven and dense with real history, it packs Cold War tension into 45 tight minutes, forcing you to squeeze value from your hand while starving your opponent of theirs. Accessible enough for newcomers, sharp enough that Twilight Struggle fans will feel right at home.
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Players
Duration
45 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
2.3 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
6.6/10
Rank #1,098
4.7k ratings
Published
2015
Language
Heavy text
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