Heritage, Memory and Identity in Postcolonial Board Games

This book explores the interplay of heritage, memory, identity and history within postcolonial board games and their surrounding paratexts. shows how colonialism-themed games work as representations of the past that are influenced by existing heritage narratives and discourses. also considers the implications of using colonial histories in games and its impact on its audience, the games’ players. will be relevant to scholars and postgraduate students in the fields of game studies, game design or development, heritage studies, postcolonial criticism, media studies, and history. It will also be beneficial to practicing game developers.