Can't Stop, Won't Stop: #Freehongkong
What is this? A story game/larp of a student's last conversation with her mom before protesting.
Safety: (5/5 teardrops) This game explores themes of violence. At any point, feel free to stop play and end the call, no questions asked.
Two players, 20 minutes
Reasons to play it:
Learn about HK and the impossible choices people there are making
Emojis as a safety mechanic built into the game
Super tight design that will make you cry
'Play as a political call to action needs to happen more. Here's how it is done.' - Jason Morningstar
There are translations in English, Japanese, and traditional Chinese for anyone who would like to play.
Content Warnings Content warning: this game deals with themes of political violence, despair, online harrassment, doxxing, and precarity. 5/5 teardrops. Participant Communications Players will choose between two roles: 'Mommy' and 'Young Lady'. They can download the game in English, Japanese, or traditional Chinese here - https://kyotoben.itch.io/freehongkong.
- Dybbuk as Young Woman