Junta
2–7 players • West End Games
- Publisher
- West End Games
- Players
- 2–7 players
- Genre
- Board wargame
How it plays
Junta plays 2–7 players.
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Where it came from
Junta was first published by Creative Wargames Design in 1978 and later popularized by West End Games in 1985. Designed by Vincent Tsao, the game serves as a satirical simulation of a banana republic where players assume the roles of wealthy families competing to embezzle foreign aid while maneuvering through political coups. The game is celebrated for its blend of negotiation, betrayal, and chaotic power dynamics.
The visual design and board layout were crafted to reflect the era's Cold War anxieties, using a distinctively colorful aesthetic to contrast with the cutthroat nature of the gameplay. Upon its release, it was noted for its departure from traditional war gaming, favoring social interaction and political maneuvering over tactical military movement. It has since become a cult classic, frequently cited for its role in pioneering the 'traitor mechanic' in board gaming.
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About Junta
Junta is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–7 players • West End Games. It's filed under board wargame. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Junta?
Junta is a board game for 2–7 players, filed under board wargame. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Junta for?
Junta is built for 2–7 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
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Junta is published by West End Games.
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