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WarGames Haven: Where the Game Never Ends

A teen hacker accidentally ignites a potential World War III by playing games with a military supercomputer, turning a pastime into a pulse-pounding race against time to outwit a machine trained for apocalypse. Can a winner be declared without real war?

WarGames Trivia

What is the name of the supercomputer in the movie WarGames? (Genius)
#1: HAL 9000
#2: Joshua
#3: Skynet
#4: Deep Thought
What was the initial purpose of the War Operation Plan Response (WOPR) in WarGames? (Genius)
#1: To control nuclear weapons
#2: To simulate potential war scenarios
#3: To manage military logistics
#4: To act as a communication system
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WarGames Fun Facts

The NORAD set in WarGames cost $1 million and was the most expensive single set ever created for a movie at the time.
The film WarGames inspired Ronald Reagan to initiate America's first national policy on cybersecurity.

WarGames Polls

Favorite WarGames Character
David Lightman
Jennifer Mack
Dr. Falken
Jim Sting
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Favorite WarGames Scene
Opening Computer Lab Scene
Global Thermonuclear War Simulation
Joshua’s Reveal
Ending Missile Defense Scene
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Popular Characters

David Lightman
Jennifer Mack
Professor Stephen Falken
NORAD Commander
Joshua

Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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historical-context
March 5, 1946

Cold War Era Begins

The period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States starts, influencing the themes of WarGames.

technology
1969

Development of Early Computer Networks

Development of ARPANET begins, laying groundwork for networking that is essential in computing and hacking themes presented in WarGames.

film-release
June 3, 1983

Release of WarGames

The movie WarGames, focusing on a young hacker who accidentally accesses a U.S. military supercomputer, is released in theaters.

cultural-impact
1983

Increase in Computer Security Awareness

WarGames raises public awareness about computer security and the potential misuse of networked computers.

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