In Watergate, one player assumes the role of a Journalist, while the other embodies the Nixon Administration—each with a unique set of cards. To win, the Nixon Administration must build up enough momentum to make it to the end of the presidential term, whereas the Journalist must gather enough evidence to connect two informants directly to the President. Of course, the administration will do all in its power to smother any evidence. *NEW Box Cover Available*

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When you use the value part of your card to move an evidence token, it must be a token of the color shown on that card A or a two-colored evidence token that includes that color. In June 1972, five men are arrested in Washington’s Watergate building. What looks like a third-rate burglary attempt on the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee induces journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein of the Washington Post to start a thorough investigation. Over the following two years, they discover that the five men were directed from within the White House to spy on political opponents. As a consequence, in 1974 President Richard Nixon resigns from office to avoid impeachment.So, how do you win? The journalists win if they manage to create a chain of evidence between Nixon and two recruited informants, thus bringing disgrace on the President. Nixon wins if he manages to thwart the journalists’ efforts long enough to win 5 momentum tokens or run down the game supply of momentum tokens, signifying that Nixon was successful in whitewashing Watergate long enough for Nixon to complete his term in office and the public to become disinterested/come down on the President’s side - #FakeNews. Thoughts A two-player game about the scandal of U.S. President Richard Nixon and his administration, sees players take opposing sides: the editor of The Washington Post, trying to connect the evidence and informants together, while the Nixon administration tries to survive until the end of the presidential term to win the game.

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Category Board Games Tags BGG Golden Geek, Capstone Games, Dice Tower, Golden Pear, Matthias Cramer, Podcast Approved, Value For Money SKU ZBG-CAPFG1001 Availability The game ends immediately with a win for Nixon if: Nixon has managed to place a total of 5 momentum tokens on their momentum card. Staff, Ars (2021-12-03). "Ars Technica's ultimate board game gift guide, 2021 edition". Ars Technica . Retrieved 2022-03-23.Watergate is a two-player game. One player represents the Nixon administration whose goal is to not resign before the end of the game. The second player represents The Washington Post, they must show the connections between Nixon and some of his informers. Final Score: 5 Stars – Excellent, tight gameplay and a great theme make this a must own for those looking for their next two-player game. Zatu has an excellent range of games and for most of them the best prices too. Delivery is always fast and I have never received a game in bad condition. 10/10 would recommend.