Guy Debord’s The Game of War

bristol | media and culture | event notice Tuesday June 30, 2009 13:55 by Sophie Mellor - Plan 9 info at plan9 dot org dot uk Plan 9, Bridewell Street, Broadmead, Bristol

Rod Dickinson and Class Wargames

Saturday 25 July, 19:30hrs
Plan 9, Bridewell Street, Broadmead, Bristol

Guy Debord is celebrated as the leader of the Situationist International and author of 'The Society of the Spectacle'. What is much less well known is that Debord devised The Game of War - a military strategy board game.

For Debord, The Game of War wasn't just a game - it was a guide to how people should live their lives within Fordist society. By playing, revolutionary activists could learn how to fight and win against the oppressors of spectacular society.

Come and learn how to play the Game of War at Plan 9. Using an exact hand made pewter replica of Debord’s game artist Rod Dickinson and other members of Class Wargames will lead up to 20 players in a participatory game. Along the way they will discuss situationist gaming and other military strategy games.

Class Wargames are Dr. Richard Barbrook, Rod Dickinson, Alex Veness, Ilze Black, Fabian Tompsett, Mark Copplestone and Lucy Blake.

Free Event
Part of 'Summer of Dissent' at Plan 9
Full programme details at http://www.plan9.org.uk