I first learned what a “DEFCON” was by watching “WarGames” starring Matthew Broderick.  While I would often prefer to play a nice of “Chess”, there’s something to be said for games involving global thermal nuclear war.  Yes, the theme is both morbid and gruesome, but you can play such games without the risk of your hair falling out or your skin melting off the bone.  “ELEVEN FIFTY NINE”, a quick two-player micro dice game that is due to launch in early April 2019, will task players with surviving an arsenal full of nasty nuclear bombs.  Before we begin it’s important to stress that I received a prototype for press coverage purposes.  Prototypes are not often reflective of the finished product, making everything you read about and see here subject to change.  I am also required by FCC regulations to disclose that I was paid to cover this game, however my thoughts and opinions are my own.

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