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Released: October 16, 2024
Game Time
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WarGames 'Shall we play a game?' RF TV/Game switch-box tee

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Facts: Only people over 45 will know what this is really about. Which makes it all the more fun to wear around. (everyone else will think it's a Saw reference)

About this Design: This WarGames tee is the shall we play a game shirt: WOPR's readout paired with an RF TV/Game switch box that lived behind every 1980s television. Getting this shirt is a Gen X badge of honor.

Color: Black
Size: S

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Color: Black
Size: S

WarGames 'Shall we play a game?' RF TV/Game switch-box tee design reference background & notes

The film
WarGames, 1983, directed by John Badham
The cast
Matthew Broderick, Ally Sheedy, Dabney Coleman, and John Wood as the voice of the computer
The computer
WOPR, also known as Joshua
The line
"Shall we play a game?"
The other line
"The only winning move is not to play"
The hardware on this shirt
the TV/Game switch box
This shirt
the readout, the switch box - it's an inside joke for Gen Xers.

What is WarGames about?

A teenage hacker dials into what he thinks is a game company and finds a military computer that can't tell games from war. He picks Global Thermonuclear War. The computer starts playing for real. The ending, where the machine learns from tic-tac-toe that some games can't be won, is the reason people still quote it.

Did WarGames change anything in real life?

Yes. President Reagan saw it, asked the military whether it could actually happen, and was told it could. That question led to the first serious government review of computer security. A teen movie did that.

What was the RF TV/Game switch box for?

Your video game console plugged into it, and it attached to the antenna screws on the back of your TV. Switch the toggle, and you're ready to play some Colecovision, or Atari, or Odyssey, or even Texas Instruments! Everyone had one, everyone's was a little janky, and everyone over 45 can still picture it. Nobody else put it on a shirt, cuz they're not cool like that.

PRODUCT FEATURES

Fabric

100% cotton, pre-shrunk.

Sport Grey is 90% cotton / 10% polyester. Ash Grey is 99% / 1%. Heather colors are 50% cotton / 50% polyester.

Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170–180 g/m²).

Fit and build

Classic unisex fit. Relaxed through the body, not boxy.

Tubular fabric, open-end yarn.

Taped neck and shoulders. Double seam at the sleeves and bottom hem.

Print

Printed directly onto the shirt with water-based inks that soak into the cotton fibers rather than sitting on top.

The print stays soft and flexible, does not crack, and holds fine detail and full color.

Non-toxic, vegan inks; the process uses no wastewater.

Care and sizing

Wash cold, inside out. Tumble dry low.

True to size. Check the Size Guide before ordering: no returns or exchanges for size.

Sizes S to 2XL.

Product F.A.Q.

How do you keep prices so low? Is this just more low-quality crap?

There’s no doubt: the interwebs are lousy with $8 tees printed on cellophane from the same place that makes everything Temu sells. Ours are 100% pre-shrunk cotton (a few colors, like Sport Grey and the heathers, are cotton/poly blends), and midweight – a solid 5.0–5.3 oz, which means they’re sturdy, soft, comfortable, and don’t feel like you’re wearing a box on one hand - or the scratchy tissue from the box on the other. Think of these as the classic tee: relaxed through the body, but not boxy, getting better with each wash. But no, it’s not a $105 designer tee to wear on the red carpet, ya prima donna.

Our secret for keeping prices low? Simple: We’re not robber barons. We’re a small company trying to do something cool. We have to make a living but we don’t have to make a killing, so we keep our margins really thin, our marketing and operations smart but inexpensive, and hope you’ll join us for the ride.

How do I make my T-Shirt last as long as possible?

Time to let your OCD shine, my friend! With every, single wash, flip that baby inside out, use cold water regardless of the shirt color, and tumble dry slow and low. Or ignore it all and throw it in with all your other stuff (we know you’re gonna). What do we care? We’re not your mom. But just so you know, she says that if you want the print to stay crisp longer, the inside-out thing is the way to go. She also says, “Hi.”

Can I return or exchange my order?

That's a no go, friend. Limited Time Pricing makes it impossible for us to make this one work (every tee is printed to order just for you, so there's no rack of spares to swap it for, and a shirt coming back is a shirt nobody else can buy). Unfortunately, we don't accept returns or exchanges for size or preference. Please, for the love of all that's holy and unholy, use the Size Guide before ordering.

What if my item has a defect?

That would suck and be rare - but it happens. If there's a manufacturing defect or misprint, email us within 5 days of delivery with a photo. We'll replace or refund it.

Can I change or cancel my order after purchase?

Sorry, Charlie. Once you click that buy button, Pandora down in fulfillment ain't never gonna get everything back in the box. But for real, we can't change or cancel your order once you've submitted it. Double-check everything before you checkout. Have you checked our Size Guide?

How long does shipping take?

Most orders arrive 3–8 business days after processing (which takes about 1-3 days). During holidays, allow us some additional time, just in case. But real talk, most of the time, you'll get the goods in 4-5 days. Just don't be disappointed if it's more than that.

What's with your sizing? Are your products unisex?

Yes...for now. To keep prices low, this is how we make it work. The great news though is we pick apparel that fits comfortably on everyone. You just have to size it right. Which means, and we know you've had to hear it a few times now but some people still ain't listening: Check 👏 the 👏 Size 👏 Guide on each product page.