Taiwanese Board Game Imagines Future Chinese Invasion

Set for release in January 2025, '2045' explores the complexities of a hypothetical conflict over Taiwan as tensions with China continue to escalate.

'2045,' a new board game by Taiwan-based Mizo Games, lets players role-play scenarios leading up to a fictional Chinese invasion of Taiwan in 2045.
The game includes roles such as Taiwanese military officers, Chinese sleeper agents, and volunteer citizen fighters, aiming to simulate the challenges of war.
Mizo Games raised over NT$4 million through crowdfunding, far exceeding its initial goal, and plans to release the game internationally later in 2025.
The game's release coincides with heightened military activity by China near Taiwan and increased civil defense preparations by Taiwanese officials.
Players and developers hope the game fosters greater understanding of the stakes and complexities of a potential conflict over Taiwan's sovereignty.