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Games as Propaganda


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Games have been used throughout history as a means of communication, for both good and evil. From Hitler to Queen Elizabeth I,  cards and games have proven a powerful tool in manipulating people's feelings and beliefs.

Games we played:
ZÈRTZ | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Commands & Colors: Napoleonics | Board Game | BoardGameGeek

More information about propaganda in games:
In der Fuehrer’s Face - The World of Playing Cards (wopc.co.uk)
Using Playing Cards For Propaganda – PlayingCardDecks.com


If you want to learn more about how games have been used during wartime, check out our episode "All's Fair in Games and War"
https://www.buzzsprout.com/930691/5916613

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PlayDNABy Damon Stea, Sarah Winters, and Cassandra Chowdhury

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