and its sequels 1775 and 1754, deal with interesting and often underused settings (except 1775, of course). 1812, dealing with the American invasion of Canada began the series and introduced the unique gameplay features that set these games apart. Play is split between 5 factions with Great Britain, Canadian militias, and native forces facing off against the US army and US militias. Some of the best war board games mainly feature events taken place in the first and second world wars, Napoleon times, and the American civil war.

In Quartermaster General: The Cold War, three players represent the key power blocs of the era. This game offers a fast-paced, card-driven plunge into the Cold War, emphasizing logistics and alliances. The inclusion of a Non-Aligned faction adds a twist to the traditional two-player dynamic, offering a fresh perspective on Cold War conflicts. Mobilize your forces at Quartermaster General: The Cold War. Cold War Chess: A Battle of Ideologies Unfortunately, several moles sabotaged some components of the gameplay, mostly in the technical department with a myriad of bugs and glitches making the tactical gameplay unintentionally funny at best, and immersion-breaking at worst. It’s Phantom Doctrine’s setting, though, that really makes it stand out as a Cold War game and, as a result, is one of the best spy-focused strategy games on the market. Shlasinger, Zev (2007). "Twilight Struggle". In Lowder, James (ed.). Hobby Games: The 100 Best. Green Ronin Publishing. pp.335–337. ISBN 978-1-932442-96-0. War board games are tabletop games that may depict some political, but mainly military action. They do not have any specific timeline and can range from ancient times to conflicts in the middle east and even fantasy worlds. The first phase is mainly about the setup. You get to draw cards, as well as receive income and hostages from the previous season.

Taking a pretender token. You can’t take a token unless you meet one of the win conditions. Taking a token would show other players that you want to finish the game so be ready for a clash or two.

Each game consists of three seasons representing rounds. Each season is broken up into four phases, each with a very specific set of goals.

The last three entries are all equivalent in quality and could easily take the number one spot, as they all represent the best that Cold War strategy games have to offer in their own way. The first of these is World in Conflict, which stands out as an excellent, innovative team-oriented real-time tactics game, as much as a solid representation of the Cold War in its own right. Diverse Gameplay: From intricate global strategies to intense moment-to-moment decisions, each game offers a unique playstyle.