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If you like heavy strategy games based in historical events, you should take a look at the COIN series (COunterINsurgencies) by GMT http://www.gmtgames.com/ htt

If you like heavy strategy games based in historical events, you should take a look at the COIN series (COunterINsurgencies) by GMT http://www.gmtgames.com/ http://www.gmtgames.com/. Actually, their whole catalog is full of great historical games, including the the highest-ranked game on BoardGameGeek for many years Twilight Struggle. They are definitely NOT party drinking games though, and require both time and dedicated study. If you're looking for a 20min party game on the same vibe, I can't recommend The Resistance: Avalon highly enough. A more recent take on the hidden role and voting genre is Secret Hitler, but I didn't try that yet. Links: Twilight Struggle: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/12333/twilight-struggle https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/12333/twilight-struggle Cuba Libre (COIN series): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/111799/cuba-libre https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/111799/cuba-libre Other COIN games: https://www.gmtgames.com/c-36-coin-series.aspx https://www.gmtgames.com/c-36-coin-series.aspx The Resistance - Avalon: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/128882/resistance-avalon https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/128882/resistance-avalon

oxide 10y ago
A buddy of mine bought me a copy of the Steam version of Twilight Struggle. If you have a willing friend to play with, the PC digital version is just fine. Matchmaking is there as well as async play, so you can get a game going with a stranger. but, it might take awhile. I've played it (with a friend) about 30 hours so far, it really is a great game. After a few brutal losses I started to get the hang of it. There is depth, sacrifice and tough decision making. I'm definitely a fan of the game, now. Speaking of which, I ought to go take my turn.
- Red_Tarsius 10y ago
  https://twilightstrategy.com/ https://twilightstrategy.com/ This blog features a detailed analysis of each card in the game. It's a useful reference if you want to become a true pro.
nyolfen 10y ago
the COIN series is also designed by Volko Ruhnke, a CIA analyst: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/in-the-world-of-role-playing-war-games-volko-ruhnke-has-become-a-hero/2014/01/10/a56ac8d6-48be-11e3-bf0c-cebf37c6f484_story.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/in-the-wor...

oxide 10y ago

A buddy of mine bought me a copy of the Steam version of Twilight Struggle. If you have a willing friend to play with, the PC digital version is just fine. Matchmaking is there as well as async play, so you can get a game going with a stranger. but, it might take awhile. I've played it (with a friend) about 30 hours so far, it really is a great game. After a few brutal losses I started to get the hang of it. There is depth, sacrifice and tough decision making. I'm definitely a fan of the game, now. Speaking of which, I ought to go take my turn.

Red_Tarsius 10y ago
https://twilightstrategy.com/ https://twilightstrategy.com/ This blog features a detailed analysis of each card in the game. It's a useful reference if you want to become a true pro.

nyolfen 10y ago

the COIN series is also designed by Volko Ruhnke, a CIA analyst: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/in-the-world-of-role-playing-war-games-volko-ruhnke-has-become-a-hero/2014/01/10/a56ac8d6-48be-11e3-bf0c-cebf37c6f484_story.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/in-the-wor...