Heritage, Memory and Identity in Postcolonial Board Games

Heritage, Memory, and Identity in Postcolonial Board Games is a unique edited collection that explores the interplay of heritage, memory, identity, and history within postcolonial board games and their surrounding paratexts. It examines critiques of these games within the gamer communities and beyond, and demonstrates how colonialism-themed games work as representations of the past that are influenced by existing heritage narratives and discourses.

Format: Hardback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 04 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Heritage, Memory and Identity in Postcolonial Board Games is a groundbreaking edited collection that delves into the intricate interplay of heritage, memory, identity, and history within postcolonial board games and their surrounding paratexts. This book also examines critical assessments of these games within gamer communities and beyond, providing a comprehensive exploration of the complex dynamics at play.

By drawing on a diverse range of international contributions, examples, and case studies, this book showcases how colonialism-themed games serve as representations of the past, shaped by existing heritage narratives and discourses. It further considers the implications of incorporating colonial histories into games and their profound impact on both the game's audience and the players themselves.

This book is of immense relevance to scholars and postgraduate students specializing in game studies, game design or development, heritage studies, postcolonial criticism, media studies, and history. It will also be invaluable to practicing game developers seeking to understand the nuanced complexities of these games and their societal implications.

Weight: 268g
Dimension: 144 x 223 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032411118