The Cold War has suddenly turned boiling hot as Europe explodes after 50 years of peace. Ambitious politicians, of which you are one, are expanding their powerbase in an attempt to control this vital area.
You must make alliances with care, seeking always to get more than you give. Combat is a matter of outwitting your opponent with the die acting not as a random element but as the medium for out-thinking your enemy.
A game that requires diplomatic skills and a poker face is made more deadly by the introduction of nuclear weapons.
These are so powerful that no-one can allow you to site them near his empires, but foolish siting can lead to a chain reaction that could destroy your empire leaving non-nuclear powers to profit from your downfall
A unique game that combines apparent simplicity with high skill and great fun, APOCALYPSE is one of the classics of the decade.