Wrap all this in a society that uses the crutch of lethal entertainment as its escape from the dusty, grim reality, along with a pair of six-sided dice, and you have the green screen for one of the best strategic-level, design-and-conquer, flames-guns-and-gasoline games to ever grace the table top.

In Car Wars, you can design the doom of all who oppose you from a cornucopia of weapons and gadgets and strap them onto the chassis of your favorite vehicle to pilot into the arena and oppose all comers to the cheers and adoration of the media-watching populace.

Crash and burn, or become an Ace and win the riches, fame and a few product endorsements.