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product_id: 332639446
title: "Capstone Games Watergate, One Size"
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# 30-60 min playtime Unique dual decks Historical accuracy Capstone Games Watergate, One Size

**Brand:** capstone games
**Price:** € 82.89
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🕵️‍♂️ Outsmart history or rewrite it—your move in the ultimate Watergate showdown!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Capstone Games Watergate, One Size by capstone games
- **How much does it cost?** € 82.89 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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- capstone games enthusiasts

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## Key Features

- • **Fast-Paced Strategy:** Complete games in under an hour—perfect for quick yet deep sessions.
- • **Dynamic Gameplay Setup:** Ready to play in under 5 minutes with intuitive token and card mechanics.
- • **Immersive Storytelling:** Learn history while outsmarting your opponent in a gripping political tug-of-war.
- • **Authentic Historical Cards:** Each card reflects real events and figures from the Watergate scandal.
- • **Head-to-Head Political Duel:** Engage in a tense 2-player battle embodying Nixon vs. The Washington Post.

## Overview

Watergate by Capstone Games is a critically acclaimed 2-player card-driven strategy game that recreates the infamous political scandal. Players take on opposing roles—Nixon’s administration or a determined journalist—using unique decks based on real historical events. With a 30-60 minute playtime and quick setup, it offers an intense, educational, and immersive experience perfect for millennials craving meaningful, fast-paced gameplay that sparks conversation and connection.

## Description

From the manufacturer Watergate An Historic Card Driven Game for Two Players One player takes on the role of a Journalist, the other embodies the Nixon Administration. To win, Nixon must build up enough momentum to ride out the term, whereas the Journalist must gather enough evidence to pin Nixon to the crime. In this game of wits, each player will have a completely unique deck of cards in order to seek out victory. As you race to complete your goal, you must also contend with the other player trying to thwart your progress. At a Glance Head-to-Head Card Driven Strategy 2 Players 30 Minutes Ages 12+ History Brought to Life Unique Cards Each player has a separate deck of cards that is completely unique from their opponent. Each card is based on actual events or people related to the Watergate scandal and can be be used in multiple ways, but only careful play will lead to victory. The Journalist As the Journalist, it is your objective to connect two informants directly to the President via a trail of evidence. But you must contend with the Nixon Administration suppressing evidence and witnesses. The Nixon Administration As the Nixon Administration, it is your objective to deflect and downplay the allegations against the President long enough for the public's interest to wane and ride out the term while contending with the journalist's commitment to the truth. Gameplay Setup Each player gets their assigned deck of cards. The decks are shuffled and cards are drawn. The board is laid out on the table with 1 momentum token, 1 initiative token, and 3 evidence tokens from the bag. Setup is complete in under 5 minutes. Turn Sequence Players alternate turns beginning with the player who claimed the momentum token last round. On their turn, a player will play a card from their hand, electing to activate the event or utilize the value points to manipulate the tokens on the board. End of Game If the Journalist manages to connect 2 informants to Nixon, they win immediately. Alternatively, if the Nixon administration can collect 5 momentum tokens, they win. History Every card depicts an event or person related to the Watergate scandal. The rule-book features further details and background information to illuminate this time in history. Critically Acclaimed

Review: such a good 2 player game - I love this game - one takes the moral high road, one takes the easier option - its an arm wrestle!
Review: Great two-player strategy game! - My friend and I play a lot of Carcassonne, and we were looking for something new and a bit, well, shorter. Watergate was the perfect pick! It’s relatively easy to learn but the strategy can get very involved. And it only takes about 30-60 minutes so you can get a few games in in one sitting. The cards seemed a bit prone to damage (I started to see marks on the edges pretty early on) but otherwise the quality seems good and not too flimsy. Game nerds should definitely add this one to the repertoire!

## Features

- In the two-player game Watergate, one player represents the Nixon administration and tries not to resign before the end of the game while the other player represents The Washington Post and tries to show the connections between Nixon and some of his informers.
- 2-player card-driven game about the notorious political scandal.
- History of Watergate included with the game.
- Tense, political tug of war.
- English Version | 2 Players | Ages 12+ | 30-60 Minute Playing Time

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07S4HGXQN |
| Age Range Description | Teen, adult |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #76,936 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #2,542 in Board Games |
| Brand | Capstone Games |
| Brand Name | Capstone Games |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable |
| Color | White |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 572 Reviews |
| Edition | White Box Edition |
| Educational Objective | Learn about historical events while having fun |
| Estimated Playing Time | 60 Minutes |
| Game Mechanics | card game, negotiation/conflict |
| Genre | Wargame |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00850000576056 |
| Included Components | Watergate |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 20.1 x 5.1 x 20.1 centimeters |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 30L x 30W centimeters |
| Item Type Name | Watergate |
| Item Weight | 650 Grams |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Capstone Games |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1000.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 144.0 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FG1001CTG |
| Material | Cardboard |
| Material Type | Cardboard |
| Minimum Age Recomendation | 144 |
| Model Number | CSGFG1001 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 2 |
| Number of players | 2 |
| Operation Mode | manual |
| Power Source | None (none) |
| Product dimensions | 30L x 30W centimeters |
| Rulebook Availability | Digital |
| Set Name | Watergate |
| Size | 7.9 inches (L) x 7.9 inches (W) x 2 inches (H) |
| Subject Character | Journalist, Nixon Administration |
| Supported Battery Types | No batteries required |
| Theme | Games |
| UPC | 850000576056 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Capstone Games
- **Genre:** Wargame
- **Material:** Cardboard
- **Number of players:** 2
- **Theme:** Games

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ such a good 2 player game
*by O***M on 12 November 2020*

I love this game - one takes the moral high road, one takes the easier option - its an arm wrestle!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great two-player strategy game!
*by T***N on 27 March 2021*

My friend and I play a lot of Carcassonne, and we were looking for something new and a bit, well, shorter. Watergate was the perfect pick! It’s relatively easy to learn but the strategy can get very involved. And it only takes about 30-60 minutes so you can get a few games in in one sitting. The cards seemed a bit prone to damage (I started to see marks on the edges pretty early on) but otherwise the quality seems good and not too flimsy. Game nerds should definitely add this one to the repertoire!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Like it!
*by Z***R on 13 April 2025*

Enjoying the game so far (only played twice). The overall quality is reasonable. The one criticism I have is that the cards are warped/bent as if they were wrapped too tightly in the plastic. Another thing is that I can see how in time the cardboard tokens can become worn or peel around the edges as they aren't as smooth as those of some other games. The gameboard, box and card quality is very good and the wooden pieces nice & chunky. Plus the rulebook is full of interesting historical facts around the incident. You can get it cheaper from other retailers in the UK though...

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*Last updated: 2026-07-17*