War on Terror (game)

War on Terror (game)

Infobox_Game
subject_name = War on Terror
image_link =
image_caption = The box design gives an idea of the satirical intentions of the game.
players = 2–6
ages = 14+
setup_time = 10-15 minutes
playing_time = 120+ minutes (player dependent)
complexity = medium
strategy = high
random_chance = low to medium
skills = Strategy, diplomacy, flexible morals

"War on Terror, The Boardgame" is a satirical, strategic board game produced by TerrorBull Games. Released in 2006, "War on Terror" was invented primarily as a reaction and a challenge to modern day events, in particular the 2003 invasion of Iraq and counter-productive pursuit of the War on Terrorism.

Like many war board games, the basic goal is to conquer ("liberate") the world.

Controversy

According to the manufacturer's website, several major game and toy fairs, as well as several retailers, have refused to stock this product. [ [http://www.waronterrortheboardgame.com/order/unwilling.php "Coalition Of The Unwilling"] ] The justification in all cases is some variation on the claim that the topic is highly inflammatory and may be offensive to some.

Recently, a copy of the game was seized by the UK Police because the balaclava included in the box "could be used to conceal someone's identity or could be used in the course of a criminal act" [ [http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/cn_news_home/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=338658 "War On Terror board game seized by police"] ] .

References

External links

* [http://www.waronterrortheboardgame.com/ "War on Terror, The Boardgame" official website]
* [http://www.forumsvibe.com/thewaronterror/ Evil Balaclava discussion forum]
*bgg|24396|"War on Terror, The Boardgame"

In the press

* [http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2006/09/18/europe/EU_GEN_Britain_Terror_Board_Game.php/ "International Herald Tribune"]
* [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=405801&in_page_id=1770&in_page_id=1770&expand=true/ "Daily Mail", September 18, 2006]
* [http://www.socialistunitynetwork.co.uk/counter/terror.htm"Socialist Unity Network" January 2006]
* [http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/war-on-terror-the-boardgame/2006/09/20/1158431752765.html/ "Sydney Morning Herald", September 20, 2006]
* [http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2007/02/06/terror-game.html CBC News, February 6, 2007]


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