{"product_id":"manhattan-project-2-minutes-to-midnight","title":"Manhattan Project 2: Minutes to Midnight","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e20 years after the end of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/63628\/manhattan-project\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/63628\/manhattan-project\"\u003eThe Manhattan Project\u003c\/a\u003e, the superpowers of the world are embroiled in another vicious arms race. Manufacturing nukes is no longer an obstacle; all nations are now capable of churning them out at a rapid pace. The challenge of this era lies in the development of various delivery systems called the \"Nuclear Triad:\" strategic bombers, ballistic subs, and land-based ballistic missiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach player represents one of the superpowers in the arms race. At staged intervals, scoring is conducted in one of 4 categories:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Strategic Bombers\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Ballistic Submarines\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- ICBMs\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Short-range missiles deployed to third world nations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn addition to earning points for deploying nukes during the scoring rounds, players can also earn defensive bonuses for mitigating the risks imposed against them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe game ends after all of the scoring events have been completed. The player with the most points is the winner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo help along the way, you will recruit 4 different kinds of workers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Laborers, which operate your buildings\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Spies, which operate your opponents' buildings for your gain\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Politicians, which produce tax revenue and gain control over third world nations\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Generals, which deploy your bombers, subs, and overseas missiles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou will also construct and operate 6 different kinds of buildings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Factories, which produce submarines and aircraft\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Research Facilities, which allow you to improve your position in 5 different technology tracks\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Reactors, which produce nukes\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Silos, which are armed with ICBMs\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Test Sites, which allow you to detonate nukes in your own territory for points\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- ABM Launchers, which earn defensive bonuses against various threats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMinutes to Midnight is a standalone game. It is part of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/63628\/manhattan-project\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/63628\/manhattan-project\"\u003eThe Manhattan Project\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eline from Minion Games.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minion Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39740476031081,"sku":"GRLMNIMM100","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0298\/9473\/8025\/products\/pic3519889.jpg?v=1639088733","url":"https:\/\/odinsplace.com\/products\/manhattan-project-2-minutes-to-midnight","provider":"Odin's Place","version":"1.0","type":"link"}