‘Target mainland’: planned Troubles board game condemned in Northern Ireland
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Compass Games, a US-based company, is developing a board game called "The Troubles: Shadow War in Northern Ireland 1964-1998" that simulates the Northern Ireland conflict. The game, designed by a Scottish teacher, involves players taking on roles such as the IRA or the British army, planting bombs, and making political deals. News of the game's existence and pre-order availability has sparked outrage in Northern Ireland. A victims' rights group condemned the game, stating that it oversimplifies a complex issue and could retraumatize victims and survivors. The company president stated the game is still in development and aims to accurately depict the conflict, not to make fun of it. The game explores the historical context of the conflict, dating back to the 1886 home rule bill.
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