Felice Pignataro's Revolutionary Duck Game: A Political Board Game Mapping 20th Century History
Felice Pignataro created 'Il giuoco della papera rivoluzionaria' (The Revolutionary Duck Game), a board game designed as both recreational and educational. The game uses a spiral path with numbered spaces representing historical events from the early 20th century to 1990. Players move tokens based on dice rolls, with advancement speed and special rules tied to specific historical moments, such as the Russian Revolution, World Wars, fascist regimes, and various social movements. The game encourages reflection on political history, societal change, and revolutionary ideals. It is intended for use in schools, community centers, and public spaces.
Key facts
- Game created by artist Felice Pignataro
- Board game with spiral path mapping 20th century political history
- Movement rules change based on historical events like wars and revolutions
- Designed for educational and recreational use in various settings
- Players advance faster during revolutionary periods and slower during reactionary times
Entities
Artists
- Felice Pignataro