Watergate
Expose the cover-up or bury the evidence — history hangs in the balance
Who it's for
Couples and history buffs who want a deeply thematic two-player experience. Perfect for anyone who loves asymmetric games with agonizing card choices.
Not for you if…
Strictly two-player only — no good with more. Theme may not resonate with those unfamiliar with Watergate history.
Vibe's take
Tense, asymmetric, elegant, gripping
About this game
Watergate is a two-player tug-of-war where one side plays as Nixon trying to cover up the scandal while the other plays as the Washington Post editors connecting informants to evidence. Asymmetric card play creates a tense cat-and-mouse dynamic.
Get it
from €37
Mechanics
By the numbers
Players
Duration
30–60 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
2.3 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
7.4/10
Rank #185
14k ratings
Published
2019
Language
Heavy text
Designed by
Matthias Cramer
Published by
White Goblin Games, Korea Boardgames, Gém Klub Kft., YOKA Games, Lucky Duck Games, GaGa Games, Salt & Pepper Games, 数寄ゲームズ (Suki Games), Frosted Games, uplay.it edizioni, Pegasus Spiele, Fox in the Box, MeepleBR, IELLO, Capstone Games
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