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Friday, December 05, 2008

WOPR

WOPR (pronounced "Whopper") is a fictional computer featured in the feature movie WarGames. Its name is an acronym for War Operation Plan Response. It is programmed to play a game called Global Thermonuclear War, the purpose being to be able to optimally respond to any possible enemy nuclear attack.

Quotes

"Mr. McKittrick, after very careful consideration, sir, I've come to the conclusion that your new defense system sucks."
– Gen. Jack Beringer, from the movie

"A strange game. The only winning move is not to play."
– WOPR, on
Tic Tac Toe (and also Global Thermonuclear War)

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