PRICE: £29.99 (+P&P)

All elections are turning points, but the presidential election of 1960 holds a special place in American history. 

Nixon's humble origins gave him a common touch that appealed to small-town America and encompassed the idyllic spirit of the 1950s. Senator John F. Kennedy was in many ways Nixon's antithesis; charming, Harvard-educated, and the scion of an American political dynasty. Kennedy challenged Americans to confront the uncertainties that were already emerging in 1960 with a vision for the country based not in its past but in the future.

In ‘1960: The Making of the President’, you take on the role of one of these formidable opponents as they vie to lead America through an era of turbulent change and upheaval.

As candidates, players must contend with all of the great issues of the day, from the Cold War and the voters' pocketbooks to civil rights and religious intolerance. 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 of the major events which shaped the actual campaign are represented: Nixon's "Lazy Shave", Eisenhower's belated endorsement, and Mayor Daley's "Late returns from Cook County" are just a few of the many specific event cards players will encounter. The famous televised debates are also a pivotal element of game play.

As with a real election campaign, the challenge is to adapt your game plan as the ground shifts beneath your feet. There are never enough resources or time to do everything that needs doing, and you will need to make tough calls about where to expend your efforts if you hope to propel yourself into the White House. This fast-playing strategy game for two players challenges you to relive 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.

Age 12+          For 2 players          Playing time: Approx. 2 hours

Contents:

Game board
91 Campaign Cards
16 Endorsement Cards
2 Candidate Cards
Debate Board
50 State Seals
3 Issue Tiles
14 Endorsement Markers
12 Momentum Markers
2 Candidate Pawns
Wooden Support Cubes
Turn & Phase tokens
Rules