Wir sind das Volk!
- Players
- 2
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 150 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 12+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.7 / 5
- Year
- 2014
About the game
Wir sind das Volk! recreates the history of divided Germany, from the Berlin Airlift to the fall of the Berlin Wall, in a two-player card-driven game. One player leads East Germany, the other West, each using action cards to build their economy, raise living standards, and win the contest for international prestige. Historical events like the 1973 Oil Crisis or the Monday demonstrations can derail even the best-laid plans, and the 84 individually designed action cards ensure no two games play the same. It's a deeply thematic, strategically rich two-player wargame of Cold War rivalry.
Hobbli's Notes
This is a remarkable piece of design: a card-driven wargame that turns the entire Cold War rivalry between East and West Germany into a tense tug-of-war of economic and political decisions. It rewards careful planning but keeps you honest with historically-grounded events that can upend your strategy. It's a demanding game best suited to players genuinely interested in the history, but the payoff is one of the richer two-player experiences in the genre.
What we like
- A deeply thematic simulation of the Cold War German rivalry.
- High replayability driven by 84 unique action cards.
- Rewards careful long-term economic and political planning.
- Strong two-player interaction throughout the whole game.
Keep in mind
- A long 150-minute playtime for a two-player game.
- Steep learning curve for those unfamiliar with card-driven wargames.
- The niche historical theme may not appeal to all players.
Who it's for
History-loving two-player gamers and wargame enthusiasts who enjoy card-driven simulations of real events.
