Ultimatum (1985)

About this game

Players battle for the Western, Communist, Neutralist and Oil Alliances to control the world in this world domination game set in the not-too-distant future. Players collect money purchase troops and special action cards, even laser space stations and attempt to oust each other from crucial strategic locations on the board. A game with an obvious lineage from Risk and other low complexity world domination games.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 3 to 6.
• Rules load. At 2.7/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 14 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.