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92 10/3/2026 7:09:00 PM Turn 2 US Adjust Victory Points From 3 to 4
91 10/3/2026 7:09:00 PM Turn 2 US Play Card as Event #18: 1 / Captured Nazi Scientist* (Both)
Advance player's Space Race marker one box.

Message from US:
May as well join the fun.
90 10/3/2026 5:39:00 PM Turn 2 USSR Message Success...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laika
89 10/3/2026 5:38:00 PM Turn 2 USSR Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 1

4


Message from USSR:
Launch?
88 10/3/2026 5:38:00 PM Turn 2 USSR Discard Card #103: 2 / Defectors (US)

Message from USSR:
Play on Space Race

Defectors (US)
Play in Headline Phase to cancel USSR Headline event, including Scoring Card. Canceled card returns to Discard Pile. If Defectors played by USSR during Soviet action round, US gains 1 VP (unless played on the Space Race).
87 10/3/2026 2:27:00 PM Turn 2 US Play Card as Operations #22: 2 / Independent Reds* (US)
Add sufficient US Influence in either Yugoslavia, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary or Czechoslovakia to equal USSR Influence.

Message from US:
2 in Algeria, now 2-0 control.
86 10/3/2026 1:48:00 PM Turn 2 USSR Message NO MORE COUP attempt on BG states or that side will blow up the world

No Coup at all in Europe, Asia and Middle East now
85 10/3/2026 1:45:00 PM Turn 2 USSR Adjust DEFCON From 3 to 2
84 10/3/2026 1:45:00 PM Turn 2 USSR Message US down 2 - Iran now 0-1

Defcon now at 2 and my MIL OPS now pegged at 5
83 10/3/2026 1:44:00 PM Turn 2 USSR Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 1

3


Message from USSR:
US defend with 4
USSR Coup with 3 + die
82 10/3/2026 1:44:00 PM Turn 2 USSR Play Card as Operations #33: 3 / De-Stalinization* (USSR)
USSR may relocate up to four Influence points to non-US controlled countries. No more than two points may be placed in the same country.

Message from USSR:
ANOTHER COUP at Iran
81 10/3/2026 1:22:00 PM Turn 2 US Message Add 3 to Italy, now 5-3 control.
80 10/3/2026 1:21:00 PM Turn 2 US Play Card as Operations #29: 3 / East European Unrest (US)
In Early or Mid War: Remove 1 USSR Influence from three countries in Eastern Europe. In Late War: Remove 2 USSR Influence from three countries in Eastern Europe.

Message from US:
79 10/3/2026 1:20:00 PM Turn 2 USSR Message USSR Mil OPS now 3
78 10/3/2026 1:20:00 PM Turn 2 USSR Adjust DEFCON From 4 to 3
77 10/3/2026 1:20:00 PM Turn 2 USSR Message Iran is now 2-1

Defcon goes to 3

No Coup in Asia and Europe now
76 10/3/2026 1:19:00 PM Turn 2 USSR Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 1

2


Message from USSR:
Iran def with 4

USSR attacks with 3 + die
75 10/3/2026 1:19:00 PM Turn 2 USSR Play Card as Operations #14: 3 / COMECON* (USSR)
Add 1 USSR Influence in each of four non-US Controlled countries in Eastern Europe.

Message from USSR:
COUP in Iran
74 10/3/2026 1:12:00 PM Turn 2 USSR Message End result - NO EFFECT
73 10/3/2026 1:12:00 PM Turn 2 USSR Message ASIA

US - Presence -3
USSR - Domination - 7

US BG - 1
USSR BG - 2

USSR gets 5
72 10/3/2026 1:10:00 PM Turn 2 USSR Message Middle East

US - Domination -5
USSR - Presence - 3

US BG - 3
USSR BG - 0

TOTAL 5 for US


71 10/3/2026 1:03:00 PM Turn 2 US Headline Event selected Headline Events Revealed:

US: #3: 0 / Mideast Scoring (Both)
Both Sides Score. May NOT be Held.

USSR: #1: 0 / Asia Scoring (Both)
Both Sides Score. May NOT be Held.

Message from US:
70 10/3/2026 12:48:00 PM Turn 2 USSR Headline Event selected Message from USSR:
69 10/3/2026 12:44:00 PM Turn 2 USSR Adjust DEFCON From 3 to 4
68 10/3/2026 12:43:00 PM Turn 2 USSR Adjust DEFCON From 4 to 3
67 10/3/2026 12:42:00 PM Turn 2 USSR Message >From 4 to 3

The ACTS will decrease the DEFCON 1 step as turn ends.

66 10/3/2026 12:41:00 PM Turn 2 USSR End Turn
DEFCON level increased to 4

US: 8 cards drawn.
USSR: 7 cards drawn.
65 10/3/2026 12:30:00 PM Turn 1 US Adjust DEFCON From 4 to 3
64 10/3/2026 12:30:00 PM Turn 1 US Message 7 vs 2 = 5.
USSR influence gone, US to 4 and control.
Defcon to 3.
63 10/3/2026 12:28:00 PM Turn 1 US Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 1

3


Message from US:
Coup in Angola.

dr +4 vs 2
62 10/3/2026 12:27:00 PM Turn 1 US Message Cancel that. I need the Mil Ops.
61 10/3/2026 12:25:00 PM Turn 1 US Adjust DEFCON From 3 to 4
60 10/3/2026 12:25:00 PM Turn 1 US Message 2 in Italy 2-3.
2 in Iran 3-1 control.
59 10/3/2026 12:22:00 PM Turn 1 US Message Just read your NO COUP notice.
Rats. I will have to redo.
58 10/3/2026 12:15:00 PM Turn 1 US Message Forgot to decrease the Defcon on the map.
Resending file.
57 10/3/2026 12:14:00 PM Turn 1 US Adjust DEFCON From 4 to 3
56 10/3/2026 12:12:00 PM Turn 1 US Message Let's do the end-of-turn stuff, then take a break.

This has been (mostly) fun.
55 10/3/2026 12:08:00 PM Turn 1 USSR Message The map has the TOXIC marker by the score area to show you which area(s) are now forbidden


54 10/3/2026 12:07:00 PM Turn 1 USSR Message Please try again...
53 10/3/2026 12:07:00 PM Turn 1 US Message 9 vs 4 = 5

USSR reduces to 0, US gains 2 to 3-0 control.
4 Mil Ops gained.
52 10/3/2026 12:07:00 PM Turn 1 USSR Message NO COUP ALLOWED IN EUROPE NOW...
51 10/3/2026 12:05:00 PM Turn 1 US Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 1

5


Message from US:
Coup in Italy.

dr +4 vs 4 defense.
50 10/3/2026 12:04:00 PM Turn 1 US Play Card as Operations #21: 4 / NATO* (US)
USSR player may no longer make Coup or Realignment rolls in any US Controlled countries in Europe. US Controlled countries in Europe may not be attacked by play of the Brush War event. Requires prior play of #16 Warsaw Pact or #23 Marshall Plan.

Message from US:
My last card, so no Score cards kept.

Coup in Italy.
49 10/3/2026 12:00:00 PM Turn 1 USSR Message Okay your last card (assume you do NOT have any more SCORE or you'll play it now....
48 10/3/2026 12:00:00 PM Turn 1 USSR Message Mine is 1 in Italy for back in control 1-3
47 10/3/2026 11:59:00 AM Turn 1 US Message 1 in Panama 2-0 control.
46 10/3/2026 11:55:00 AM Turn 1 USSR Message HERE are all my cards I have and had.

31 4 / Red Scare/Purge (Both)
All further Operations cards played by your opponent this turn are -1 to their value (to a minimum value of 1 OP).
26 1 / CIA Created* (US)
USSR reveals hand this turn. Then the US may Conduct Operations as if they played a 1 Op card.
5 3 / Five-Year Plan (US)
USSR Player must randomly discard a card. If the card is a US associated Event, the Event occurs immediately. If the card is a USSR associated Event or an Event applicable to both players, then the card must be discarded without triggering the Event.
30 2 / Decolonization (USSR)
Add one USSR Influence in each of any four African an/or SE Asian countries.
27 4 / US/Japan Mutual Defense Pact* (US)
US gains sufficient Influence in Japan for Control. USSR may no longer make Coup or Realignment rolls in Japan.
11 2 / Korean War* (USSR)
North Korea invades South Korea. Roll one die, and subtract 1 for every US Controlled country adjacent to South Korean. USSR Victory on modified die roll 4-6. USSR adds 2 to Military Operations Track. Effects of Victory: USSR gains 2 VP and replace all US Influence in South Korea with USSR Influence.
103 2 / Defectors (US)
Play in Headline Phase to cancel USSR Headline event, including Scoring Card. Canceled card returns to Discard Pile. If Defectors played by USSR during Soviet action round, US gains 1 VP (unless played on the Space Race).
24 2 / Indo-Pakistani War (Both)
India or Pakistan invades the other (player's choice). Roll one die and subtract 1 for every opponent-controlled country adjacent to the target of the invasion. Player Victory on modified die roll of 4-6. Player adds 2 to Military Ops Track.

Effects of Victory: Player gains 2 VP, and replaces all opponent's Influence in target country with his Influence.
6 4 / The China Card
+1 Operations value when all points are used in Asia. Pass to opponent after play. +1 VP for the player holding this card at the end of Turn 10.
45 10/3/2026 11:54:00 AM Turn 1 USSR Play Card as Operations #26: 1 / CIA Created* (US)
USSR reveals hand this turn. Then the US may Conduct Operations as if they played a 1 Op card.

Message from USSR:
I'll play this.....I'll let you place the 1 OPS first then I'll do my final play.
44 10/3/2026 11:48:00 AM Turn 1 US Play Card as Operations #34: 4 / Nuclear Test Ban (Both)
Player earns VPs equal to current DEFCON level minus 2, then improve DEFCON two levels.

Message from US:
2 in S. Korea 3-0
2 in Italy 1-2
43 10/3/2026 11:44:00 AM Turn 1 US Message Card text is in the View Discard link, but I'll cut and paste in the future.
42 10/3/2026 11:43:00 AM Turn 1 USSR Play Card as Event #30: 2 / Decolonization (USSR)
Add one USSR Influence in each of any four African an/or SE Asian countries.

Message from USSR:
1 PC in - Angola, Nigeria, Thailand and Indonesia

41 10/3/2026 11:40:00 AM Turn 1 USSR Message One little quirk -

If you do NOT copy/paste the info on the card I can not see it easily. - Thanks
40 10/3/2026 11:39:00 AM Turn 1 US Message Nope.
39 10/3/2026 11:38:00 AM Turn 1 US Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 1

4


Message from US:
Need 1-3.
38 10/3/2026 11:37:00 AM Turn 1 US Discard Card #8: 2 / Fidel* (USSR)

Message from US:
Space Race
37 10/3/2026 11:33:00 AM Turn 1 USSR Adjust Victory Points From 5 to 3
36 10/3/2026 11:33:00 AM Turn 1 USSR Message GOT IT - 2 VP for me
35 10/3/2026 11:32:00 AM Turn 1 USSR Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 1

2


Message from USSR:
roll
34 10/3/2026 11:32:00 AM Turn 1 USSR Discard Card #5: 3 / Five-Year Plan (US)

Message from USSR:
SPACE RACE placement

Five-Year Plan (US)
USSR Player must randomly discard a card. If the card is a US associated Event, the Event occurs immediately. If the card is a USSR associated Event or an Event applicable to both players, then the card must be discarded without triggering the Event.
33 10/3/2026 11:28:00 AM Turn 1 US Message No effect but you get 2 unneeded Mil Ops.
32 10/3/2026 11:27:00 AM Turn 1 US Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 1

3


Message from US:
-3 drm. Israel and 2 adjacent.
31 10/3/2026 11:26:00 AM Turn 1 US Message 1 Egypt 2-0 control.
1 Lebanon 1-0 control.
30 10/3/2026 11:26:00 AM Turn 1 US Play Card as Operations #13: 2 / Arab-Israeli War (USSR)
Pan-Arab Coalition invades Israel. Roll a die, and subtract 1 for US Control of Israel and every US Controlled country adjacent to Israel. USSR Victory on modified die roll 4-6 USSR adds 2 to Military Ops Track. Effects of Victory: USSR gains 2 VP and replaces all US Influence in Israel with USSR Influence.

Message from US:
Place Influence first.
29 10/3/2026 11:11:00 AM Turn 1 USSR Play Card as Operations #24: 2 / Indo-Pakistani War (Both)
India or Pakistan invades the other (player's choice). Roll one die and subtract 1 for every opponent-controlled country adjacent to the target of the invasion. Player Victory on modified die roll of 4-6. Player adds 2 to Military Ops Track.

Effects of Victory: Player gains 2 VP, and replaces all opponent's Influence in target country with his Influence.

Message from USSR:
2 to control Pakistan

28 10/3/2026 11:05:00 AM Turn 1 US Discard Card #28: 3 / Suez Crisis* (USSR)

Message from US:
2 in Israel 4-0
1 in Egypt 1-0
27 10/3/2026 11:04:00 AM Turn 1 US Play Card as Event #32: 1 / UN Intervention (Both)
Play this card simultaneously with a card containing your opponent's associated Event. The Event is canceled, but you may use its Operations value to Conduct Operations. The canceled event card returns to the discard pile. May not be played during Headline Phase.

Message from US:
I'll play Suez Crisis for its 3 Ops.
26 10/3/2026 11:01:00 AM Turn 1 USSR Message Okay I place 4 OPS

1 in Iran
1 in Syria
1 in Spain
1 in Jordan
25 10/3/2026 10:57:00 AM Turn 1 USSR Message Ignore my last play I need to redo - read your card wrong
24 10/3/2026 10:54:00 AM Turn 1 USSR Play Card as Operations #31: 4 / Red Scare/Purge (Both)
All further Operations cards played by your opponent this turn are -1 to their value (to a minimum value of 1 OP).

Message from USSR:
1 PC in Iran
2 for 1 PC in France
1 in Spain

23 10/3/2026 10:51:00 AM Turn 1 US Message Seven separate placements in Western Europe:
W. Germany 5-0
France 4-0
Canada 3-0
Spain 1-0
Austria 1-3
Greece 1-0
Turkey 1-0
22 10/3/2026 10:46:00 AM Turn 1 US Play Card as Event #23: 4 / Marshall Plan* (US)
Allows play of #21 NATO. Add one US Influence marker in each of seven non-USSR Controlled Western European countries.

Message from US:
21 10/3/2026 7:40:00 AM Turn 1 USSR Message Defcon drops - No Coup allowed in Europe - also USSR gains 4 more MIL OPS
20 10/3/2026 7:39:00 AM Turn 1 USSR Adjust DEFCON From 5 to 4
19 10/3/2026 7:39:00 AM Turn 1 USSR Message Italy loses 4 so is now 0-2
18 10/3/2026 7:38:00 AM Turn 1 USSR Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 1

4


Message from USSR:
Coup
- US has 4
- USSR has 4 + die roll

17 10/3/2026 7:37:00 AM Turn 1 USSR Play Card as Operations #27: 4 / US/Japan Mutual Defense Pact* (US)
US gains sufficient Influence in Japan for Control. USSR may no longer make Coup or Realignment rolls in Japan.

Message from USSR:
I will Coup into Italy - Your event takes place after I am done.
16 10/3/2026 7:34:00 AM Turn 1 USSR Adjust Victory Points From 0 to 5
15 10/3/2026 7:34:00 AM Turn 1 USSR Message Failure on war front but I gain 2 MIL OPS

As for Europe score
USSR has 2 BG and 3 presence
US has 3 BG and 7 domination - US Gains 5 points
14 10/3/2026 7:32:00 AM Turn 1 USSR Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 1

2


Message from USSR:
Roll one die, and subtract 1 for every US Controlled country adjacent to South Korean. USSR Victory on modified die roll 4-6.
13 10/3/2026 7:31:00 AM Turn 1 USSR Headline Event selected Headline Events Revealed:

US: #2: 0 / Europe Scoring (Both)
Both Sides Score. May NOT be Held.

USSR: #11: 2 / Korean War* (USSR)
North Korea invades South Korea. Roll one die, and subtract 1 for every US Controlled country adjacent to South Korean. USSR Victory on modified die roll 4-6. USSR adds 2 to Military Operations Track. Effects of Victory: USSR gains 2 VP and replace all US Influence in South Korea with USSR Influence.

Message from USSR:
12 10/2/2026 7:13:00 PM Turn 1 US Message No, let's keep it as is.

Ready for your headline.
11 10/2/2026 6:38:00 PM Turn 1 USSR Message If you want to chance something go ahead and do it as I have not done my headline yet.
10 10/2/2026 5:30:00 PM Turn 1 US Message Just realized I should have drawn cards and looked at them before placing influence. Oh well, the first of many oopsies I'm sure.
9 10/2/2026 5:28:00 PM Turn 1 US Headline Event selected Message from US:
8 10/2/2026 5:23:00 PM Turn 1 US Draw Cards 8 cards drawn.

7 10/2/2026 5:22:00 PM Turn 1 US Message 3 Extra:

2 - W. Germany (n4)
1 - Israel (n2)
6 10/2/2026 5:21:00 PM Turn 1 US Message 3 - France
2 - Italy
2 - W. Germany
5 10/2/2026 5:19:00 PM Turn 1 US Message OK, placing my "7 anywhere in Western Europe."
4 10/2/2026 5:04:00 PM Turn 1 USSR Message 6 PC markers

3 in Austria 0-3
1 in Bulgaria 0-1
1 in Finland 0-2
1 in Romania 0-1
3 10/2/2026 5:01:00 PM Turn 1 USSR Draw Cards 8 cards drawn.

2 10/2/2026 5:01:00 PM Turn 1 USSR Message Okay I will deal cards then place my 6 markers in Eastern Europe
1 10/2/2026 4:56:00 PM Turn 1 USSR Message We start with Ken getting 3 PC to be placed after we both place our standard PC markers.

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