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rating
Ludopedia
6.9
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BGG
Our Verdict
If you love journalism, politics, and strategy, Pulitzer will truly grip you.
Highlights
- Engaging influence mechanics
- Strategic point‑to‑point movement
- Robust solo mode
- Dynamic events
- Unique evidence collection
Keep in mind
- Medium complexity may intimidate
- Long playtime
- Requires focus on the resolution phase
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Pulitzer puts you in command of an American investigative journalism team in the turbulent 1970s, when the Vietnam War, the Pentagon Papers, and the Watergate case were still unfolding. The goal? Maintain the newspaper’s reputation and sales while you investigate, publish exclusives, and gather evidence that could earn the coveted Pulitzer. The game unfolds over eight rounds, each split into two phases: Placement, where journalists are secretly positioned in different board zones, and Resolution, where all agents are revealed and the majority of units in each zone determines who dominates. Additionally, each piece of evidence discovered advances your personal investigation, a unique mechanism not seen in many Eurogames. At the end, players are evaluated by their newspaper’s report on three pillars: Reporting, Prestige, and Reach. The winner is the one who accumulates the most points across these three and meets the Pulitzer committee’s minimum requirements. The design offers advanced modes for 1 or 2 players and various game configurations to suit different groups. If you enjoy games that blend strategy, political themes, and a touch of investigative journalism, Pulitzer promises hours of tension and fun. Its pace is moderate, with influence mechanics, point‑to‑point movement, and events that keep the game constantly shifting, while evidence collection offers a unique narrative experience. Attention to the resolution phase and the longer playtime can be a challenge, but the strategic depth makes up for it. In short, Pulitzer invites you to dive into the world of investigative journalism, where every decision can be the difference between winning the Pulitzer or staying in the press corridor.
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Publisher
Tranjis Games, 25th Century Games, Giant Roc
Designer
David Vaquero
Artist
Juan David Vargas
How many players can play Pulitzer?
From 1 to 5 players.
What is the average game duration?
Between 60 and 120 minutes.
Is the game complex?
Yes, it features influence mechanics, point‑to‑point movement, and events that require attention, but it is accessible to strategy lovers.
What are the main components?
Board, event cards, journalist tokens, evidence tokens, point tokens, and influence tokens.
Who is the target audience?
Strategy enthusiasts, political theme lovers, and those who enjoy simulating investigative journalism.
Is there a solo mode?
Yes, there is an advanced solo mode for 1 or 2 players.
Does the game have expansions?
No, but it offers different game modes to suit various groups.