
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,697
- BGG rating
- 5.8
NewSpeak
- 3–6 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2021

1974
Rules assistance for Confrontation
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Confrontation is a board game released in 1974 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection, Secret Unit Deployment, and Modular Board.
The game consists of 24 large hexagon tiles, and 6 of the same colour are used by each player. Furthermore each tile will not only have a colour but each set will have a different name (the letter that begins with is important when it comes to writing orders). In addition there is a common stock of plastic missiles representing attack or defence missiles. A tactical and strategic game based on the possibilities of nuclear missile warfare in a fictitious country. Players have defense and attack missiles and secretly write down their moves (three per round) before performing them in a particular order (which may render some the moves impossible due to the actions of others).
Confrontation supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Confrontation is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Confrontation for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Confrontation has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Confrontation belongs to these categories: Wargame and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection, Secret Unit Deployment, and Modular Board. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Confrontation as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.