Squeezing epic drama into a minute is a cruel art. In sixty seconds you can set the stakes, drop a brutal choice, and make the outcome feel immediate, but you’ll lose the weight that makes a moral showdown resonate. If you cut to the heart of the conflict and let every second count, it can work, but it will be a sharp, bite‑size punch rather than a deep, lingering saga. The trick is to give the players a visceral consequence that sticks even after the timer hits zero.

Sounds like a brutal sprint. Make the twist unavoidable—give them a choice that feels like a final stand. If they fail, let the consequence ripple, even if they only see the first cut. Just remember, even in a minute, the stakes must feel real or the punch will be hollow. Keep the design tight, cut the fluff, and let the darkness do the rest.