Das neue Spiele von den beiden Designern von Twilight
Struggle...
All elections are turning points, but the presidential election of 1960 holds
a special place in American history. The 1950s had been a period of unparalled
economic growth and US global power. Richard Nixon served as President
Eisenhower's Vice President through most of the period. Nixon's humble origins
gave him a common touch that appealed to the small town, idyllic America
encompassed in the spirit of the 1950s. John F. Kennedy, was Nixon's mirror
image: charming, Harvard educated and the scion of an American political
dynasty. Kennedy challenged Americans to confront the uncertainties and tumult
that were already emerging in 1960. He set his vision not in the past, but on
new frontiers.
In 1960: The Making of the President, you
take on the role of one of these great protagonists vying to lead America
through an era of turbulent change. The candidates must contend with all the
great issues of the day, from the Cold War to civil rights to voter's pocket
books. This is an election that will turn positioning and momentum. The contest
is fought out on an electoral map of the United States as it stood in 1960.
Using a card-driven game system, all the major events which shaped the campaign
are represented: Nixon's lazy shave, President Eisenhower's late endorsement,
and the 'Catholic question' are all specific event cards. The famous televised
debates are also an important component of gameplay.
As with a real
election campaign, the challenge is to adapt your game plan as the ground shifts
out from under you. There are never enough resources or time to do everything,
but you need to make the tough calls to propel yourself into the White House.
This fast-playing strategy game for two players challenges you to relieve the
most significant political contest of the Twentieth Century. Will you recreate
history, or rewrite it? 1960: The Making of the President provides you the
opportunity to do both
Contents: 1 Game board,
108 cards, 150 wooden support cubes, 2 Candidate pawns, 50 State seals, 12
Momentum markers, 8 Endorement markers, 3 Issues marker, 2 wooden Turn/Phase
cubes
Spieleranzahl: 2
Hinweis: Komplett auf englisch!
Spielbox-Wertung (5/08): 5.55 (Durchschnitt von 2
Bewertungen) Boardgamegeek-Wertung: 7.99
Wichtige Hinweise:
- Achtung! Nicht für Kinder unter 36 Monaten geeignet.
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