Balance of Tension

Balance of Tension is a two-player board game set during the Cold War. It is fast to play and has minimal rules.

You aim to outmaneuver your opponent and gain the upper hand. However, caution is key, as increasing tensions or building an insurmountable advantage can force your adversary's hand and trigger a catastrophic outcome. So tread carefully and play smartly. Much is at stake.

The idea came after reading "The Missile Crisis" by Elie Abel. Designed in one weekend to fit comfortably on a 5"x7" (12,7 cm x 17,8 cm) postcard that can actually be mailed.

For easier printing, you can download either of two PDFs:

• Front and back of the postcard each on a separate page. Use this if you want to print the sides separately.
• Front and back of the postcard both on a single A4 sheet. Both sides share a folding edge, which makes it easy to glue them together.

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PS.: Yes to the graphic makeover and interview.