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This game was inspired by the New York Times article "For Many Jan. 6 Rioters, a Pardon From Trump Wasn't Enough" (published January 5, 2026).
After playtesting, one player reflected: "I slipped deeper and deeper into radicalization due to helplessness. My thoughts ignored the facts—the actual truth—in favor of my feelings. Despite losing everything, I was still convinced of my moral superiority and could not see what my actions cost me."
That gap between experiencing radicalization (in-character) and analyzing it (as a player) is what makes games powerful educational tools.
For players: What did you take away from playing? What surprised you about the mechanics?
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