
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,824
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Nicaragua!: Revolution in Central America
- 2 players
- 180 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 1988

1994
Rules assistance for Crisis: 2000
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

For 2 players
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Crisis: 2000 is a board game released in 1994 for 2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Joseph Miranda and its main mechanics are Area Movement.
Crisis: 2000 is Joe Miranda's vision of a potential uprising within the borders of the United States of America. This game, first published in GameFix magazine, is fast paced and unpredictable. Contents: 11"X17" map 100 diecut counters A sheet of charts and tables 8 pages of rules (including designer's notes). Each region of the U.S. is worth a number of points to either the Rebel or Government player. At the end of 10 game turns the difference in points gained determines who wins (and by what level of victory). Reimplemented by: Crisis 2020
Crisis: 2000 supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Crisis: 2000 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 Crisis: 2000 for ages 12 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.
Crisis: 2000 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.
Crisis: 2000 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Modern Warfare, and Civil War. Its main mechanics are Area Movement. 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 credited designers of Crisis: 2000 are: Joseph Miranda. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Crisis: 2000 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.