2045 (game)
2045 is a board game produced by Taiwanese company Mizo Games which centers on a military confrontation between Taiwan and China in the year 2045.
History
[edit]In August 2024 Mizo Games started a crowdfunding campaign eventually raising ~US$120,000.[1] This was 4,000% more than their initial crowdfunding goal.[2]
Gameplay
[edit]The game is set in the year 2045 and has a cyberpunk theme.[3] Gameplay takes place over a ten-day period.[4] The AFP calls the game a "zero-sum contest of military strategy." Players can choose characters representing different factions such as soldier, collaborator, and arms dealer.[5]
Reception
[edit]The game was controversial in Taiwan where popular depictions of a potential military conflict with China have been taboo. Mizu Game's founder KJ Chang said "We can't predict the future, but if a conflict is unavoidable I hope this game gives people a chance to experience war on the tabletop before it reaches us."[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Oxford, Dwayne. "Could a board game help prepare Taiwan for war with China?". aljazeera.com. Al Jazeera. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
- ^ Hawkins, Amy (30 December 2024). "New Taiwanese boardgame offers chance to battle Chinese invasion". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
- ^ Thomson, Jono (4 September 2024). "Taiwanese company develops board game based on Chinese invasion". taiwannews.com.tw. Taiwan News. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
- ^ Everington, Keoni (31 December 2024). "Board game simulates Chinese invasion of Taiwan". taiwannews.com.tw. Taiwan News. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
- ^ Chiang, Joy. "Taiwan goes nuclear in Chinese invasion game". taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
- ^ Wang, Joyu (4 October 2024). "Nightmares of a Chinese Invasion Inspire Taboo-Breaking Entertainment in Taiwan". wsj.com. Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
