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1960s Board Game Inspires Movie

Jared Burleson

You’ll soon be able to enjoy a favorite past-time board game in a world class film production. International toy and game company Hasbro has produced a film inspired by the game Battleship.  The board game was created in 1967 and has gone through a few cosmetic updates since then but the general rules of play have remained the same.

            Battleship was first adapted to another format in 193 when a videogame was released for the Nintendo Entertainment Center and Sega Game Gear.  The game was reworked and re-released in 2011 for newer game platforms.

            The movie will be released in the US on May 18. It has already premiered in the UK and Japan.  Avid gamers and fanatics have already made it clear they’re ready for the release.

            “I’m going to come decked out in a naval whites costume,” said Scott Stogner of Saltillo, MS, “I’m so excited for this film.”  When Stogner was born the game had already been a favorite past time of his parents’ and growing up he started playing it with his friends too.

            The movie will tie together generations who have enjoyed the game.  Grandparent’s, parents, children, and grandchildren who have loved the game Battleship can now enjoy the new movie premiering on May 18.  Visit www.battleshipmovie.com for more information about the film.