Match of the Century cover
2023BGG rank #2,354

Match of the Century

by Paolo Mori · Deep Print Games

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Players2
Time30–45m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age10+

About the game

What is Match of the Century?

In the summer of 1972, the final match of the World Chess Championship in Reykjavik saw the ultimate showdown: American Bobby Fischer challenged the reigning world champion, Boris Spassky from the Soviet Union. Touted by the media as the most important sporting event of the Cold War, an incomparable thriller unfolded...and now, you can be right in the middle of it. In Match of the Century, you play one another over a series of games, just as in a real championship match. However, here each game lasts only a few short and intense turns, so every decision counts in pulling off the win. As you play cards with unique effects from your asymmetrical decks, each of you manipulates the mental endurance of the other and the outcome of each quick game, but weigh your options carefully because only by giving up the advantage can you use your cards' effects. —description from the publisher

How it plays

Mechanics

Card Play Conflict ResolutionHand ManagementMulti-Use CardsRaceTug of WarVariable Player Powers

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Categories

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