War on Terror (game)
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| War on Terror | |
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 The box design gives an idea of the satirical intentions of the game. |
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| Players | 2–6 |
| Age range | 14+ |
| Setup time | 10-15 minutes |
| Playing time | 120+ minutes (player dependent) |
| Random chance | low to medium |
| Skills required | 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 the counter-productive pursuit of the so-called War on terror in general.
Like many war board games, the basic goal is to conquer ('liberate') the world. However, unlike Risk — to which it has been compared — the mechanics and strategy are based closely on reality.
[edit] Controversy
According to the manufacturer's website, several major game and toy fairs, as well as several retailers, have refused this product. The justification in all cases is some variation on the claim that the topic is highly inflammatory and may be offensive to some.
[edit] War on Terror, the board game in the press
- Guardian Diary, Tuesday September 26, 2006
- International Herald Tribune
- The Sun
- Cambridge Evening News, Monday September 18, 2006
- Daily Mail, September 18, 2006
- Courier Mail, Monday September 25, 2006
- Socialist Unity Network Jan 2006
- Northern Star, Monday September 25, 2006
- Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday September 20, 2006
- CBC News Tuesday, February 6, 2007
