Watergate 2019
Designed by Matthias Cramer
What it is
A light-to-medium card game, political game for 2 players (~30 min), built around action / event, campaign / battle card driven, connections.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #188 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
How to play Watergate
Watergate is a light-to-medium game (rated 2.3 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2 players, runs about 30 minutes and is aimed at ages 12 and up. It's a Card Game and Political game where the core of play revolves around Action / Event, Campaign / Battle Card Driven and Connections. A light-to-medium card game, political game for 2 players (~30 min), built around action / event, campaign / battle card driven, connections. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #188 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Watergate
How many players is Watergate?
Watergate plays with 2 players.
Is Watergate a 2-player game?
Yes — Watergate is a dedicated 2-player game.
How long does Watergate take to play?
About 30 minutes per game.
Is Watergate hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 2.3 out of 5 — medium-light. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Watergate for?
The publisher recommends ages 12 and up.
What kind of game is Watergate?
Watergate is a Card Game, Political game, built on Action / Event, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Connections.
Where to buy Watergate
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