Twilight Struggle Victory Conditions
Immediate victory if VP reaches 20 in your favor, if you control Europe when scored, or if your opponent triggers DEFCON 1. Otherwise, highest VP total after final scoring at end of Turn 10.
End Game Trigger
The game ends immediately upon any of the following: a player reaches +20 or -20 VP, Europe Scoring with one side controlling Europe, DEFCON reaches 1, or at the end of Turn 10.
Scoring Categories
- VP Track
- End of Turn 10 Scoring
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