1960: The Making of the President
Relive Kennedy vs. Nixon — every state and debate matters
Who it's for
Two-player duos who love political history and Twilight Struggle-style card play. Best for players who enjoy tense area control.
Not for you if…
Not for players who find US political history dull or want more than 2 players.
Vibe's take
Tense, historical, strategic, dramatic
About this game
Card-driven political simulation of the 1960 Kennedy vs. Nixon presidential election. Campaign across states, manage media, prepare for debates, and play event cards that recreate the drama of one of America's closest elections.
Get it
from €13
Mechanics
By the numbers
Players
Duration
90–120 min
Ages 14+
Complexity
3.2 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
7.2/10
Rank #327
9.5k ratings
Published
2007
Language
Heavy text
Designed by
Jason Matthews, Christian Leonhard
Published by
HIT Games, GMT Games, Z-Man Games, Gabinete Lúdico, Filosofia Éditions
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