CARD GAME/ PERSONAL PROJECT

The Wall

2017(1stedition)2019(2nd edition)

144 PVC cards, Inkjet rule book, 12 circuit boards, black acrylic box.

11by11cm

The wall addresses the impacts of the Chinese Internet Great Firewall (GFW) on civilians, media and companies in China and beyond. Designed  to serve as a platform for players to have a conversation on the matter. The wall opens a discuss on the economic and political implications of GFW, human rights and what it means to be censored.

The game is designed for 8-12 players. There are six identities available: CPC, Chinese business, foreign media, foreign companies, VPN companies, and civilians. Each identity has different abilities, but civilians and VPN companies can choose from both ability sets. The game's progress goes through four stages with different endings. It’s up to you and your fellow players. Would you build a world beyond information barriers? Or would you enforce a world with no understanding and tolerance.