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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Amy Hawkins Senior China correspondent

New Taiwanese boardgame offers chance to battle Chinese invasion

Chang Shao Lian, the founder of Mizo Games, discusses and checks the printing of the new board game 2045, in New Taipei City
The game, 2045, is set 20 years in the future when some fear Beijing will carry out a military annexation. Photograph: Ann Wang/Reuters

As families in Taiwan prepare to gather for lunar new year celebrations in January, a game that will be released that month promises to offer some war-themed fun over the festive period.

The board game 2045, developed by the Taiwanese company Mizo Games, invites players to participate in an imaginary Chinese invasion 20 years in the future. Players are given roles that include Taiwanese army officers, Chinese sleeper agents and volunteer citizen fighters.

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